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From $1,000
Boat Guided Fishing
Rips, flats and structure from Boston Harbor to the outer Cape. Fly, light tackle or bait, your call.
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Boston Harbor · Cape Cod · The Islands
Fly & Light Tackle Fishing Boston & Cape Cod
Guided fly and light-tackle charters chasing striped bass, false albacore, bonito and tuna, from Boston Harbor down to Cape Cod and the Vineyard. Catch-and-release. Every skill level. Kids always welcome.
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200-TonUSCG Master Captain
AllSkill levels & kids welcome
C&RCatch & release ethic
2021Conch 27 "Bon Temps"
Every trip is an experience
Come catch fish where the locals do
Fly Guy Fish Guides is a full-service, catch-and-release fly fishing and light-tackle charter running out of Boston and Cape Cod. From the marshes of the North Shore to the rips of the outer Cape and the Islands, we put you on striped bass, bluefish, bonito, black sea bass and false albacore.
Whether it's your very first cast or you're a seasoned angler chasing a personal best, we tailor the day around you. No stiff, scripted charter, just good fishing, straight talk, and a captain who genuinely wants you bent into a fish.
Big stripers, Boston Harbor
Pick your experience
Trips built around the fishing you love
Three ways to get on the water. Not sure which fits? Tell us your dates and we'll steer you right.
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Fall run
From $1,300
Albies & Bonito
The fall speedster show. Cast into blitzing false albacore and bonito and hang on for 40mph runs into your backing.
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Offshore
Full day $2,400
Jig & Pop Tuna
Run offshore of the Cape for bluefin and yellowfin on the jig and popper. Big water, bigger pulls.
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Real footage · No stock photos
Bent rods, screaming drags, tight lines
This is what a good morning looks like out here. When the fish are up and blitzing, it happens fast, and we'll have you in the middle of it.
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Two world-class fisheries, one guide
Where we fish
From the islands and structure of Boston Harbor to the white-sand rips of the outer Cape, Massachusetts has some of the best inshore saltwater fishing on the East Coast. We fish all of it.
Boston Fly Fishing
Sight-cast stripers against the skyline, work early-morning blitzes and light-tackle the harbor islands.
Striped bassBluefishBoston HarborNorth Shore
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Cape Cod Fly Fishing
Blitzing albies and bonito, striped bass in the rips, and offshore runs for tuna and mahi.
False albacoreBonitoChathamMartha's Vineyard
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What we're catching
Striped BassOur bread and butterApr – Nov
False AlbacoreFall speed demonsAug – Oct
BonitoFirst of the fall runJul – Sep
BluefishChopper chaosJun – Oct
Tuna & MahiOffshore of the CapeJul – Oct
Captain Nick Kathmann
Your captain
Fifth-generation fisherman. Fishing's in the blood.
Captain Nick grew up chasing speckled trout and redfish in New Orleans before moving to Boston, and he's fished Massachusetts salt and fresh ever since, from the North Shore to the Islands. He holds a 200-ton USCG Master's license, is a certified sailing instructor, and has run major offshore yacht races and Safety at Sea courses.
Outdoor education is his thing: patient teaching, straight answers, and a genuine kick out of watching someone land their first striper on the fly. Bordering on insane, he'll fish year-round in the Northeast, even at −10°F.
Fish don't lie
Recent catches
A few from the boat. Every one of these is a real client, a real fish, a real day on the water.
5.0 stars · Google & Facebook
Don't take our word for it
★★★★★
"I had a terrific fishing trip with Boston Harbor guide Nick Kathmann. We found birds over schools of striped bass chasing minnows and caught fish all morning, at least 20 stripers, 32 to 40 inches. We carefully revived and released each one. Nick is a wonderful guide and I highly recommend booking a trip."
Thomas L.Google review
★★★★★
"It was my first fly fishing trip on a boat and I couldn't have found a better guide. Nick is super friendly and helpful. He helped improve my cast and we got some nice striped bass. I'm definitely coming back to him when I'm in Boston."
Pascal H.Google review
★★★★★
"Nick has been an impressive guide over the years. His vast knowledge of the game makes the experience enjoyable and informative. Patient, professional, and he knows where the fish are."
Don M.Facebook review
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Book your Boston or Cape Cod charter
The best dates go early, especially the fall albie run. Send a quick note with your dates and what you're after. Captain Nick will get right back to you to lock it in.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience to book?
Not at all. Trips are perfect for beginners through experts, and kids are always welcome. If you've never held a fly rod, we'll get you casting and hooked up. Plenty of anglers land their first striper on the fly with us.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. Every angler aboard is covered under our commercial charter license, so there's nothing extra to buy, register, or bring. That's one less thing to worry about before your trip.
What's included on a charter?
High-quality gear (high-end Daiwa inshore and Daiwa Saltiga offshore spinning setups, plus Scott/Hatch fly setups), custom-tied flies, tackle, bait, water and ice. Your fishing license is covered under our charter license, so there's nothing extra to buy. You're welcome to bring your own gear too.
What should I bring?
Any food and drinks beyond water, non-spray sunblock, a brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses, a windbreaker or fleece (it's cooler on the water), rain gear, non-skid shoes, a camera, and seasickness medication if you need it. Kids under 13 must wear a Coast Guard-approved PFD at all times.
Where do we launch and when?
Trips usually start just before sunrise or shortly before sundown, adjusted for tides and weather. Captain Nick reaches out a day or two ahead to finalize the meeting spot near Boston or the Cape and the plan for the day.
How do I book?
Email Captain Nick or call or text with your preferred dates and what you'd like to target, or use the booking form above. Prime dates, especially the fall albie run, fill up fast, so reach out early.