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Book your next trip with Eastern Viking Charters and find out what you're missing on the water in Gloucester! With Captain Derek at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands!!
These waters are known for Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, Haddock, Bluefish, Flounder and much more!! With any luck, they'll make your reel scream and fill your cooler.**Be advised**For Bluefin tuna trips. NOAA restricts us from landing tuna 7 days a week all season!! June, 7 days a week we can land these fish. July hits and rfd's (restricted fishing days) go into effect were we can only land tuna's on sundays, mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Some years sundays are restricted too. (RFD's) go from July 1st-November 30th. This is a highly regulated fishery. Closed days (Tuesdays, fridays, and Saturday) we can still hook them and fight them but once the fish is to the boat, we will swim the fish bringing it back to life, take pictures with you and your fish then safely release back to the wild. If you're lucky enough to land one of these giants on a kill day your party will receive 20% off your next charter of equal value!!
**Be advised** Stripped bass have slot size to keep 28in-31in
You'll be fishing from a 35' Henriques downeast with space for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without!! Your captain will provide rods and tackle and bait
You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, lunch, snacks and sunglasses. If you get seasick dramamine will be a good choice!! Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Emergency waters are onboard if needed
It is accustom to the industry that a 15-20% tip for deckhands help for the day. They do not make any money unless the boat sells fish and they will work hard to make sure you are well equipped and cared for on the deck while fishing!!! If any concerns with deckhand help please address any issues with capt Derek
Book your next trip with Eastern Viking Charters and find out what you're missing on the water in Gloucester! With Captain Derek at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands!!
These waters are known for Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, Haddock, Bluefish, Flounder and much more!! With any luck, they'll make your reel scream and fill your cooler.**Be advised**For Bluefin tuna trips. NOAA restricts us from landing tuna 7 days a week all season!! June, 7 days a week we can land these fish. July hits and rfd's (restricted fishing days) go into effect were we can only land tuna's on sundays, mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Some years sundays are restricted too. (RFD's) go from July 1st-November 30th. This is a highly regulated fishery. Closed days (Tuesdays, fridays, and Saturday) we can still hook them and fight them but once the fish is to the boat, we will swim the fish bringing it back to life, take pictures with you and your fish then safely release back to the wild. If you're lucky enough to land one of these giants on a kill day your party will receive 20% off your next charter of equal value!!
**Be advised** Stripped bass have slot size to keep 28in-31in
You'll be fishing from a 35' Henriques downeast with space for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without!! Your captain will provide rods and tackle and bait
You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, lunch, snacks and sunglasses. If you get seasick dramamine will be a good choice!! Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Emergency waters are onboard if needed
It is accustom to the industry that a 15-20% tip for deckhands help for the day. They do not make any money unless the boat sells fish and they will work hard to make sure you are well equipped and cared for on the deck while fishing!!! If any concerns with deckhand help please address any issues with capt Derek
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Dean Defoe5.0VerifiedGreat captain, boat, and day fishing!
7hr Trip-Sharks on July 17, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenThis was our first family fishing adventure. Captain Derek was a great resource and extremely helpful both before the charter and during. He moved our start time to adjust for better weather and it made the day. We got on the shark fishing grounds and started fishing for bait fish. Kids and adults had a blast! Every cast seemed to catch multiple fish! Cod, whiting, mackerel, and even squid. Got some good bait in the live well, started a chum slick, and set the big tackle! Kids, and adults, couldn't stop bottom fishing! Then some thing hit our squid bait and our 8 year old got to reel in his first big catch. A 36" Porbeagle shark! Exactly what we came there to catch. Great pictures with the little beast. We ended the day with just the one shark but a ton of great memories. We took home the rest of the squid and they were the best calamari we ever had! Son keeps talking about next year with Captain Derek!
Brian Lincoln Lincoln5.0VerifiedSaved Our Weekend and Put Us On The Fish!
10hr Trip-Full day ground fish on June 13, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a charter get canceled by the captain two days prior to the trip, due to slow fishing in his area. I found Eastern Viking Charters and booked to salvage our plans. I'm glad I did. Captain Derek was great. he put us on the fish. We caught a great mix of Haddock, Pollock, Cusk and Redfish. The four of us all went home with a fat bag of fish. His 35' downeast was comfortable underway with a spacious deck for fishing. Go book with Derek, he'll take good care of you.
Jeni Vessell5.0VerifiedGreat Day!
10hr Trip-Tuna (4 person max) on July 2, 2026 • 3 adultsAlthough there were sketchy weather predictions, the day turned out perfect! We caught several fish, saw whales, ocean sunfish and even a shark. Captain Derek and Dominick were top knotch at finding the best place to catch fish, and even made a stop on the way back to carch a striper. they really knew their stuff! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good charter and a great day of fishing!
Jared TomanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat day for groundfish!
6hr Trip-Ground Fishing (AM) on August 30, 2026 • 3 adultsFirst time out with those captain, and I took two guys with me who had never been deep sea fishing. Captain in first mate, very knowledgeable, helpful, and fun to interact with. Captain Derrick dealt well and vigilantly with the potential for some rough seas, and we all had a great time. Well, hopefully join him again.
Sean Gilson5.0VerifiedCouple keepers
4hr Trip- High tide Striped bass on July 5, 2026 • 2 adultsdid a four hour striper, we landed three lost a couple, two keepahs was looking for the 40 inchah , but came up short we had a blast, definitely will be rebooking Derek and Ben were amazing 
Sean Conroy5.0VerifiedReally great day
5hr Trip-Striped Bass (Am) on June 20, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 childrenVery knowledgeable captain Derek and mate Kevin who helped!
Terri Moore5.0VerifiedGreat catch
5hr Trip-striped Bass (PM) on August 15, 2026 • 6 adultswe caught 2 striped bass
Garrett Aptacy5.0VerifiedGreat birthday fishing trip in the bay
5hr Trip-Flounder(AM) on August 23, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Derek and Kevin were amazing. Helpful with the kids and made it a fun experience. We caught a ton of makeral and used them for live bait fish for the 3 stripers we caught. He filet’d them up after so we could enjoy a nice dinner from the fresh fish we caught. Definitely booking with him again
James Roswell5.0VerifiedGreat day to be one the water!
6hr Trip-Ground Fishing (AM) on September 6, 2025 • 4 adultsHad a great time on the water! Was a slow day on the water but Derek and his first mate kept us entertained and provided a great experience!
Paul Pate1.0Verifiedwas not happy and did not catch no fish and they even said if we only catch big fish here you won’t get nothing to take home. They were fishing for themselves.
7hr Trip-morning tuna(4 person max) on July 19, 2026 • 2 adultsnot happy, they were fishing for themselves not the people on the boat 
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This was our first family fishing adventure. Captain Derek was a great resource and extremely helpful both before the charter and during. He moved our start time to adjust for better weather and it made the day. We got on the shark fishing grounds and started fishing for bait fish. Kids and adults had a blast! Every cast seemed to catch multiple fish! Cod, whiting, mackerel, and even squid. Got some good bait in the live well, started a chum slick, and set the big tackle! Kids, and adults, couldn't stop bottom fishing! Then some thing hit our squid bait and our 8 year old got to reel in his first big catch. A 36" Porbeagle shark! Exactly what we came there to catch. Great pictures with the little beast. We ended the day with just the one shark but a ton of great memories. We took home the rest of the squid and they were the best calamari we ever had! Son keeps talking about next year with Captain Derek!
Captain Derek and his 1st Mate Kevin were great. Boat arrived on time and was well equipped and ready for our full day of ground fishing. Fishing started off spotty, but Caotain Derek never quit and jumped from soot to spot until he put us on the fish. He was very knowllesgeable of the waters and how to target to the ground fish we were after. His mate Kevin was very attentive and kept us baited up and quickly untangled those lines when needed. The 3 of us went home with enough Haddock, Redfish and Pollock filets for a few dinners and some fish Tacos. Waves and rollers got rough towards the end of the day, but Captain Derek never quit! On the way back in Captain Derek even made time for us to take a few attempts at some Mackerel and Striper. i would definitely recommend Captain Derek and the Eastern Viking.
Booked this charter for myself and my 8 year old son. Before we even got to the fishing grounds I knew we’d be booking another. Incredibly knowledgeable captain and crew. Kept my son engaged in fishing the whole time while catching a ton of fish at captain Derek’s “fishing holes”. More than once he brought us to places that were full of fish. His deckhand Avery was amazing with my son. Highly recommend this charter. Thanks again guys. You made us some great memories!
We had a charter get canceled by the captain two days prior to the trip, due to slow fishing in his area. I found Eastern Viking Charters and booked to salvage our plans. I'm glad I did. Captain Derek was great. he put us on the fish. We caught a great mix of Haddock, Pollock, Cusk and Redfish. The four of us all went home with a fat bag of fish. His 35' downeast was comfortable underway with a spacious deck for fishing. Go book with Derek, he'll take good care of you.
The captain had a positive attitude and kept the trip exciting for the four kids. He taught them so much about the different types of fish and the kids absorbed the information and kept talking about it the next day. Overall a great experience and something the kids will remember for a long time mainly because the captain kept it fun and entertaining. Thank you captain Derek!
