Who is the The Ultimate Kids Fishing Charter for?

The Ultimate Kids Fishing Charter is a unique, boat-based program for boys and girls aged 8 – 16 years old. No experience is necessary, just an interest in the outdoors, the marine environment, and/or fishing. Kids should be physically able for the environment and be able to move around in a small boat.

How long is the program?

Kids sign up for weekly sessions ... either mornings (8:00 - 11:00), or afternoons (12:00 - 3:00). Some kids, who are really into fishing, can opt for the full day charters … which may be a “double” session, meaning both morning and afternoon for the week, or full days leaving at 8:00 and returning at 2:30. The full day session offers the ability to experience a number of situations not available in a three hour trip, like Boston Harbor trips, island cook-outs, or deep-sea/offshore fishing. Depending on the week, we occasionally have the ability to run evening sessions (3:00 - 6:00).

In terms of the fishing action, there isn't really a "better" time ... The afternoons typically fish as well or better than the mornings, but people seem to prefer the morning sessions … So it's more about what works best for you.

How is the Program run?

We have boats leaving from Marblehead every session, and most weeks from Manchester. We provide all the fishing gear … kids simply dress for the weather, and bring whatever they might want for food/drink.

A typical day has us fishing for bait to start the trip, then live bait fishing for bass and bluefish, and then checking a few lobster traps on the way in. Some days we’ll head further out bottom fishing, and occasionally we’ll head offshore tuna and/or shark fishing. The fishing is generally really good, but even on slow days, we find plenty of ways to have fun.

We try to release most of the fish that we catch, typically only keeping two or three each week. We ideally expose kids to a little biology session (A.K.A. Blood ‘N Guts) at the dock. We fillet a fish or two, see what it ate, investigate its internal anatomy, etc. For some kids, this is the best part of the day, and also provides for a nice dinner. To be sure, this is a "Fishing" program, not a "Fish Market" program, with the focus on fishing rather than bringing home a bunch of fillets.

What does the program cost?

The 2024 cost per child for five consecutive days is $550 for half day charters, $995 for full day charters. Partial week sessions are pro-rated. A completed registration form and payment are needed to get on the schedule. All registration payments are refundable (minus a $50 admin fee) through May 1st. PLEASE NOTE: Completing the on-line registration form does not guarantee you a spot. You MUST communicate w/me via email to assure a spot is available.

Need more info?

If you have a child who is interested in the outdoors, they will probably find this charter experience to be one of the highlights of their summer. Please feel free to email (Randy@Striper.com) with any questions at all.