Name: Great Marsh Outfitters
Brand: Great Marsh Outfitters
SKU: 1883
Rating: 5 (26 reviews)

Great Marsh Outfitters is a fly and light tackle guide service targeting primarily Striped Bass, mainly in Ipswich Bay and Plum Island Sound.&nbsp; Explore marsh channels tossing flies at eager schoolies, or run out to the bay to fish big flies, live bunker, and big topwater plugs for pelagic Stripers up to 50 inches. Your guide specializes both in teaching new anglers and pursuing trophy fish . Low pressure, high excitement, high reward! You’ll be treated with respect, courtesy, and patience. Success in fishing is 90% confidence, and should always be fun! Trips usually depart around dawn. At this time, you will have the Great Marsh, Plum Island Sound, and Ipswich Bay largely or entirely to yourself. We can usually find feeding fish within minutes of getting on the boat. Return by 9 or 10 am, when the bite slows down, and the weekend crowds are just finishing their coffee. There are unique and action-packed fishing opportunities year round. Feisty schoolies arrive in late April or early May, invading the great marsh. Things heat up in May and into June with slot-sized fish feeding on Herring in the sound and rivers. July brings abundance to Ipswich Bay, with the arrival of the bunker schools, and the cow-sized Stripers, schoolie Bluefin, and even whales that come right up to the beachfront to feed. This is world class Striper fishing! If you’re lucky, you might even get a shot at hooking a Bluefin Tuna. August brings the sand eels in thick on the sandbars and beach fronts of Ipswich Bay. Come September, we take our show on the road and target False Albacore and Bonito. These pint-sized Tunas provide intense action on fly rods and light tackle. Through the end of October, we’ll be chasing Bass as they move south in their fall run.

Great Marsh Outfitters is a premiere fly and light tackle guide service, fishing the North Shore from Gloucester to Newburyport.

Great Marsh Outfitters is a fly and light tackle guide service targeting primarily Striped Bass, mainly in Ipswich Bay and Plum Island Sound.&nbsp; Explore marsh channels tossing flies at eager schoolies, or run out to the bay to fish big flies, live bunker, and big topwater plugs for pelagic Stripers up to 50 inches. Your guide specializes in teaching new anglers. Low pressure, high excitement, high reward! You’ll be treated with respect, courtesy, and patience. Success in fishing is 90% confidence, and should always be fun! There are unique and action-packed fishing opportunities year round. Feisty schoolies arrive in late April or early May, invading the great marsh, ready to demolish flies and lures. Things heat up in May and into June with slot-sized fish feeding on Herring in the sound and rivers. July brings abundance to Ipswich Bay, with the arrival of the bunker schools, and the cow-sized Stripers, bluefin tuna, and even whales that come right up to the beachfront to feed. The night bite tossing live eels to cow stripers on the beachfronts is epic. This is world class Striper fishing! If you’re lucky, you might even get a shot at hooking a Bluefin Tuna. August brings the sand eels in thick on the sandbars and beach fronts of Ipswich Bay, and the Bluefish usually make an appearance. Come September on through the end of October, you’ll be chasing Bass as they move south in their fall run. We run a custom 19 foot Aquasport center console which is a purpose built skinny water striper fishing machine. It is equipped with a Yamaha four stroke, trolling motor with spot lock, livewell, and Raymarine electronics with side scan sonar. Flush decks and folding cleats make it a fly anglers dream. We fish top of the line tackle by St Croix, Shimano, Sage, Orvis, and GLoomis. Rods, tackle and flies are covered in the cost of your trip.

About Captain Erik Christiansen:Captain Erik's passion for fishing began in his childhood days, growing up overlooking the bay in Ipswich. Having grown up on the bay, he knows it's waters and shoals like the back of his hand. He acquired his USCG Captains License in 2019 and has been running charters since. Equal measures of experience and skill are needed to run the tidal rivers, shoals, and oceanfront we fish. He is the proud father of two young daughters, who proclaim "When I grow up, I'm going to be a fisher and a boater". Outside of guide season, he works as a mechanical engineer.

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DEPOSIT: A deposit is required for all bookings and will be applied at checkout BALANCE: The remaining balance is due on the trip date as either Credit or Cash.

GUEST CANCELLATION: In the event that you must cancel your booking, you must do so 1 day prior to your trip date to receive a refund on your deposit. Rescheduling is encouraged and dependent on guide availability.

GUIDE CANCELLATION: In the rare event that your guide must cancel due to inclement weather, health, or equipment issues, you will have the option to reschedule your charter for a later date or receive a refund on your deposit.

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Experience a challenging 4-hour night fishing trip targeting trophy striped bass in shallow inshore waters. This specialized charter focuses on fishing beachfronts in less than 10 feet of water, using advanced sidescan sonar to locate big bass—then tempting them with live eels they simply can’t resist. This trip is designed for experienced anglers looking for a challenge and the excitement of landing a true cow bass under the cover of darkness.

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Experience a memorable 4-hour inshore fishing charter in the scenic waters of Ipswich Bay. This half-day guided trip is perfect for anglers of all levels looking to target inshore species using either fly fishing or light tackle gear. Departing around dawn, the trip offers flexible departure points based on what’s fishing best or your personal preference. Whether you're chasing striped bass on the fly or casting light tackle along the rocky coast, you'll enjoy expert guidance, quality gear, and a memorable day on the water.

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Experience a memorable 8-hour inshore fishing charter in the scenic waters of Ipswich Bay. This full-day guided trip is perfect for anglers of all levels looking to target inshore species using either fly fishing or light tackle gear. The trip offers flexible departure points based on what’s fishing best or your personal preference. Whether you're chasing striped bass on the fly or casting light tackle along the rocky coast, you'll enjoy expert guidance, quality gear, and a memorable day on the water.

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