Town Fish Charters

Town Fish Charters is a family-owned fishing charter operating out of Constitution Marina in Charlestown, Boston, just minutes from downtown and Boston Harbor. The business is run by Captain Mike Carroll, a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain with more than three decades of experience fishing the waters of the Northeast. His background spans both commercial and charter fishing, and that long exposure to changing seasons, fisheries, and conditions shapes how trips are planned and run.

Town Fish Charters fishes Boston Harbor, nearby coastal waters, and offshore grounds depending on the trip length and target species. Inshore and nearshore trips commonly focus on striped bass and bluefish, working tides, structure, and bait movement around the harbor and surrounding coastline. Longer runs push farther offshore for species such as cod, haddock, flounder, blue shark, and bluefin tuna when seasons and regulations allow. Techniques vary by trip and conditions and include trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, drift fishing, spinning, and popping, with both light and heavy tackle used as needed.

Trips are run aboard a 31-foot Cabo Express sportfisherman designed for offshore performance and passenger comfort. The boat features cushioned seating, helm seats, and a fully equipped cabin with sleeping berths, a head with hot water, refrigerator, microwave, TV, air conditioning, and modern navigation and fish-finding electronics. Power comes from twin 350-horsepower Caterpillar diesel engines, providing the range and reliability needed for longer offshore days.

Town Fish Charters offers a range of trip options, from harbor cruises and inshore striped bass trips to extended offshore tuna and shark charters. All trips include rods, reels, tackle, live bait, fishing licenses for all passengers, and first mate assistance, with fish cleaning and filleting handled by the crew at the end of the day. What stands out about Town Fish Charters is its combination of true Boston Harbor access, an experienced local captain, and a comfortable, capable boat that works equally well for families, first-time anglers, and seasoned fishermen looking to fish the waters off Massachusetts with someone who knows them well.