PLYMOUTH FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Ten Hours of Big‑Game Angling off Plymouth: Tuna and Striped Bass in a Single Day
A ten-hour charter beginning in July that targets legal-size tuna and hard-fighting striped bass (5–50 lb), run by Wavelength Fishing Charters.
Ten Hours of Big‑Game Angling off Plymouth: Tuna and Striped Bass in a Single Day.
Off the Massachusetts coast from Plymouth, a ten-hour big-game fishing trip delivers a concentrated day of pursuit and muscle: tuna and striped bass take center stage as the season opens in July and runs into late fall, offering both adrenaline and table-ready rewards.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Start in July, Fish into Late Fall
Big-game trips begin in July and are available all season long, often continuing into late fall—timing that shapes where and when the boat chases tuna and striped bass.
Legal-Size Tuna and Strong Striped Bass
The trip targets tuna and striped bass; bass in this fishery range from about 5 to 50 pounds, and tuna are subject to size rules that affect who keeps the catch.
Wavelength Fishing Charters — Small, Focused Parties
Trips are run by Wavelength Fishing Charters and accommodate up to six people for the ten-hour experience, making for a compact, hands-on day on the water.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
A ten-hour charter is a single, concentrated push: the boat moves between productive inshore and offshore grounds as the season and conditions dictate, often combining tuna and striped-bass tactics in the same day. Expect sustained action when the fish are on, and plan around the rhythms of a season that opens in July and can extend into late fall.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator recommends calling ahead to check current tuna regulations—size rules can change during the season and affect what you may keep.
Trips are structured for up to six people and run ten hours in length; bookings should reflect that capacity and time commitment.
Big-game trips begin in July and are available throughout the season, often into late fall; seasonal conditions determine where the boat fishes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When do big-game trips begin?
Big-game trips begin in July and are available all season long, often extending into late fall.
How long is the charter?
The trip duration is ten hours.
What species will we target?
Trips target tuna and striped bass; striped bass encountered in the fishery range from about 5 to 50 pounds.
Who keeps the tuna I catch?
Any legal-size tuna under 73 inches goes to the customer; any tuna over 73 inches becomes the property of the boat to sell.
What are the party size and age limits?
Trips are open to all ages and accommodate up to six people.
Are tuna trips ever combined with striped bass trips?
Yes — the operator often combines tuna trips with striped bass, since the tuna fishery can run 'hot and cold.'