Most of the common game fish are found within an hour's ride from a Cape port. Many are found considerably closer and, of these, some can be taken from skiff or shore. But whatever fish you wish to chase, there are experienced charter skippers who can guide you. Below is a list of recommendations. The catch usually ranges from stripers, blues, yellowfin and bluefin tuna, bonita, albacore, and mako and blue sharks.
Passengers bring their own lunch.
According to Capt. Operating out of Falmouth Harbor, Captain Jim Stevens' 31-foot Bertram High Hopes has been going after stripers, blues, and bonita for the past nine seasons. Jim, who is U.S. Coast Guard-licensed, and his mate will even fillet and package your catch. High Hopes can take up to six people at a time and operates from April to the end of October. The fleet includes three party boats, the Minuteman , the Doughboy , and the Patriot II .