Shadowcaster Charters
Independent · Newburyport, Massachusetts
Shadowcaster Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, running nearshore trips for striped bass and bluefish on Merrimack River, Joppa Flats, and Plum Island. Season runs May to Oct. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Captain James Goodhart guides saltwater fly and light tackle trips out of Newburyport, working the Merrimack River, Joppa Flats and the shallows off Plum Island for striped bass and bluefish.
WatersMerrimack River, Joppa Flats, Plum Island
SpeciesStriped bassBluefish
Tripsnearshore
SeasonMay to Oct
Good to know
What waters does Shadowcaster Charters fish?
Shadowcaster Charters guides Merrimack River, Joppa Flats, and Plum Island, out of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Shadowcaster Charters?
On Shadowcaster Charters's trips you're targeting striped bass and bluefish. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Shadowcaster Charters run?
Shadowcaster Charters runs nearshore trips on Merrimack River, Joppa Flats, and Plum Island. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Shadowcaster Charters?
Shadowcaster Charters's guided season runs May to Oct. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Massachusetts?
Yes: everyone fishing Massachusetts waters needs a valid Massachusetts fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. Shadowcaster Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Shadowcaster Charters?
You book directly with Shadowcaster Charters: through their website at shadowcastercharters.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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