No, all bait and tackle is included, however, if you want to bring your own you may.

Yes , on a boat they are called a head.

Yes, public parking is available adjacent to the boat. The boat is docked behind Gloucester House Restaurant, 63 Rogers St., Gloucester, MA 01930. We strongly suggest you arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time.

No, there is no WIFI on the boat.

Suggestions – sweatshirt, rain gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, camera, food, beverage, a cooler. Ice is available aboard if needed.

6 Passengers allowed by law per boat. This is regulated by the US Coast Guard.   

Dress in layers. It can get cold and/or wet. And then hot and/or dry.

Bring your own food and beverages. Beer and Wine are welcome but no hard liquor as per insurance requirements. You may bring a cooler if you would like to keep items chilled. We do not supply any food or beverage.

All drugs are prohibited – including marijuana.   Any state laws are not applicable as the ocean is under federal jurisdiction.   

No, you are covered under my charter boat’s fishing license.

On haddock trips clients keep all they catch pending catch limits and size restrictions.  Filleting and bagging is included.  You may also bring a cooler to take home your catch.  If you don’t have a cooler though, don’t worry – we can keep the fish on ice until the end of the trip for you.   On Tuna trips the laws do not allow the clients to keep the fish. That is governed by federal laws and only a permitted fishing vessel is allowed to keep a tuna.  You will be credited 10% up to $1200 for all commercial sales of the tuna.  If we land a short, under the recreational rules, pending quota restrictions, that one can be cut up and taken home.   

Suggestions – sweatshirt, rain gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, camera, food, beverage, a cooler.    Ice is available aboard if needed.  

We go out rain or shine and weather cancellations are at the Captains’ discretion. 

YES!  Crews work hard for the tips and they are appreciated and earned.  A 20% tip on the cost of the trip is customary for good hard work and service by the crew. 

Your deposit is completely refundable until 14 days prior to the Charter Date. After 14 days prior, it is NON-REFUNDABLE, subject to circumstances.

If the weather is bad, the charter will be rescheduled. If not able to reschedule the Captain will offer a refund less processing fees. For any questions please email  david@fvhardmerchandise.com .