Booking charters now for 2026!
ESSEX RIVER FISHING CHARTERS
Booking now for 2026! In 2025, we experienced our best year ever with many customers catching fish trophy size stripers larger than 40 inches! All were successfully released alive.
Enjoy a great fishing charter for big striped bass in historic Essex Massachusetts on the beautiful Essex River and nearby Cape Ann waters of Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, and Plum Island with Captain Eric Nelson. Captain Eric has more than 40 years of experience fishing these waters. He has been an active charter captain since 2010.
Enjoy views of the river, marsh, Cranes Beach, and wildlife while fishing. The Essex River is pristine and mostly surrounded by conservation land. It is described by many as one of the most beautiful areas on the East Coast.
We specialize in live bait fishing for stripers (there is nothing more exciting than catching a big striper on a live mackerel).
My boat Striper is a Parker 18 with reliable 115 Yamaha four stroke, with tee top and forward casting platform - perfect for the river, along the coast, or close in to the beach.
We have the latest in fishing electronics technology. Garmin GPSMAP 943XSV, with advanced fish finding capability including high-definition side looking sonar in addition to traditional sonar.
Capt. Eric caters to fishing pros as well as families wanting to have a fun day on the water. Sightseeing trips are also available.
We guarantee you will enjoy the experience.
The boat is docked in Essex, Massachusetts.