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Fishing Guides · Cape Cod, MA

Fishing Guides in Cape Cod

2 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 2 fishing guides listings in Cape Cod, MA, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is North Chatham Outfitters (4.7★, 91 Google reviews).

Typical pricing in Cape Cod

Typical Cape Cod charter pricing: roughly $600-$1,700 - a half-day striper trip or party-boat day at the low end, a full-day offshore bluefin tuna charter at the top. Confirm the all-in rate and season with the operator.

See our full guide to fishing in Cape Cod for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in Cape Cod

  1. 1
    North Chatham Outfitters
    Charters

    North Chatham Outfitters

    Cape Cod

    Fishing store in North Chatham, MA · 4.7★ (91).

    ★ 4.7 · 91View →
  2. 2
    St. Pete Sport Fishing
    Charters

    St. Pete Sport Fishing

    Cape Cod

    Fishing charter in West Dennis, MA · 5★ (56).

    ★ 5 · 56View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in Cape Cod - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Cape Cod? +
Lure Compass lists 2 listings for fishing guides in Cape Cod, MA.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Cape Cod? +
By Google review volume, North Chatham Outfitters is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Cape Cod (4.7★, 91 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing charter cost on Cape Cod? +
Cape Cod charters typically run about $600-$1,700 depending on trip and boat - half-day striper trips and party-boat days at the low end, full-day bluefin tuna charters at the top. Confirm the all-in price with the operator.
What can you catch on Cape Cod? +
Inshore trips target striped bass and bluefish, offshore trips target giant bluefin tuna, and groundfish trips target cod and haddock. The fishery is seasonal (roughly late spring through fall), so ask what is running for your dates.
Can you catch bluefin tuna off Cape Cod? +
Yes - the Cape is one of the best places in the country for giant bluefin tuna, on specialized offshore charters. These are full-day trips with dedicated captains; book ahead and confirm the season.
Where do Cape Cod charters depart from? +
Charters run from Hyannis, Barnstable Harbor and other harbors around the Cape. The ranked list below covers the area by review volume and rating.

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