For a one-of-a-kind fishing experience on the South Shore, step aboard the “Legit Fish” with Master USCG Licensed Captain, Mark Rowell and crew, to experience inshore fishing charters or extreme offshore fishing charters from Scituate, Massachusetts! &nbsp;Captain Mark Rowell &amp; the Legit Fish Sportfishing team is the perfect choice for serious Boston and Cape Cod charter fishing in style. Your charter can fit up to six anglers--for Bluefin Tuna / Shark Trips, the Captain recommends a limit of 4 guests--or book a custom charter for large groups with multiple boats. On board the brand new Catamaran fishing vessel, you’ll find a full marine head for guests, multimedia system, top-notch Lowrance &amp; Furuno navigational electronics, live well, refrigeration and an Icom VHF radio. All safety equipment is provided to ensure your trip is safe and secure.&nbsp;Legit Fish Sportfishing specializes in high-adventure inshore and offshore trips for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Trip options include jigging for ground fish off Stellwagen Bank, such as spring Haddock, and early summer inshore trips that target striped bass, bluefish, bluefin tuna and shark, or, the deep sea adventurer can book a full Tuna fishing charter and head miles offshore for some action-packed fishing fun.&nbsp;More seasonal options include:May-June: Flounder, Striped Bass Seabass, Haddock, Pollock, MackerelMay-October: Striped Bass, BluefishLate May-November: Jigging and Popping Bluefin TunaJuly-September: Offshore and Canyon Fishing – Yellowfin, Big Eye, Mahi, Blue Fin, Swordfish, MarlinAugust-September: Gait Bluefin Tuna, Shark, Bonito, False Albacore (Inshore tuna)October/November: Fall Tautog(blackfish), Sea bass&nbsp;Secure your spot today and get ready for a fishing adventure like nothing you've experienced before with Legit Fish Sportfishing!&nbsp;

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Red Snapper 

Legit fish  had Great week fishing 

Black Drum

Sheepshead 

Gag Grouper

Redfish

<div>Great week of fishing down south with Legit fish we targeted multiple species of fish ensure an offshore great to get some sun after a long winter</div>

We are eagerly awaiting Spring weather so we can get the boat in the water in May! We will open the fishing charter season with spring Striper, Black Sea Bass, Cod, Haddock fishing, then head out in end of may and beginning of June for Tuna, Bluefish, Sharks, and ground fishing. We can't wait to get on the water this season, so be sure to confirm your charter dates to get in on this highly anticipated successful season! 

Gearing up for 2023 Massachusetts Fishing Charter Season!

Striped Bass

Massachusetts Bay Striped Bass Fishing

Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters is having to keep on the move to find feeding fish during these fall months.  The crew found schoolies off Marshfield and the next day that same body of fish was off Plymouth. For a south shore best bet for a bigger bass, estuaries and rivers at night throughout Mass bay are the top pick! "on the water" 

bass

Bluefin Tuna 

Boston Bluefin Tuna Fishing

According to Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters, Charlie continues to cooperate between the SE corner of Stellwagen and Peaked Hill Bar. For a chance at larger, stagger mackerel or sea herring on the Middle Bank.  I expected to hear of a hot tuna bite from Captain Rowell but didn’t see a blackfish bite coming! It seems a friend of his has been targeting tautog in the Minot section for years and numbers appear to be on the rise. The ubiquitous green crab is easy to collect with a crab trap/rack of a fish dropped near a bridge or pier overnight more often than not coming up with enough bait for an outing. "on the water"

Boston Bluefin

BlueFin Charter Fishing near Boston is Hot!

It’s not often that a charter captain tells a patron NOT to cast towards a big fish, but that was the case aboard Legit Fish Charters! The biggest tuna Captain Mark Rowell ever saw came completely out of the water during a recent trip and with the quota closed he told his eager crew to hold off deployment of the baits. Cognizant of the multi-hour war of attrition it would take to bring such a beast boatside, only to have to release it, it made little sense risking the survival of that great fish. So the group held off and was rewarded with a 60” butterball that they could keep. Word has it that later, as the charter savored the sushi, they agreed that it was a good move! What’s also was a pretty good move was staggering mackerel baits a half mile northeast of the Stellwagen Bank shipping lane in 109’ of water. "On The Water"

BlueFin Charter is Hot!

Blue Fin Bite is Red Hot ! Tuna of all sizes are here. Legit Fish has  few spots left for 2022 Seasons. 

BlueFin Tuna

Striper in Scituate Harbor with fresh sea lice covered 28-32” fish adding to resident bass. Go small for fish throughout the South Shore as prevalent forage consists of bay anchovies, river herring fry and of course peanut bunker! Rock cod are common among irregular bottom but for a shot at a white-belly (deep water cod) then plan on fishing in at least 200’ of water

Boston Fishing - Striped Bass & Cod!

Cod!

Mob of Makos Off Scituate 

Shortfin Mako Shark

Regardless of what you hook you had better crank that critter in as fast as possible save getting your catch chomped by a shark! And the variety of sharks out there reads like a who’s who of toothies as blues, threshers, porbeagles as well as a mob of makos are all in "abundance!  "otw"

Mob of makos 

Haddock fishing has been in Cape Cod Bay, he said that he couldn’t say for sure since it was hard to get a bait past all the cod! While the final decision on GOM/state waters cod hasn’t been made, in all probability it will be one fish per person at 22” September 1st through October 8th.

Ground game 

Steering clear of the fleet and tossing mackerel among rockpiles from Green Harbor through Cohasset and finding everything from schoolies to cows. Yes, mackerel aren’t extinct but it takes an early rise to locate them before bluefish scatter the schools. "on the water"

Steering Clear 

Recalling previous sizzling summers I asked Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters if he thought Cape Cod Bay would get a peanut mahi mahi appearance as has been the case in the past. I was surprised when he told me that in some cases water temperatures have actually cooled! When the heat is on 

Sizzling Summers

According to Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters, cooler waters have moved much of the football biomass off of the Middle bank and more towards the southern edge of Stellwagen and Peaked Hill Bar. While there are a multitude of ways to catch these 80 pound fish, the skipper has been finding t

Bluefin football biomass 

School Tuna

The Tuna fishing off of Cape Cod has been incredible. The tuna bite has been so consistent this year! Just a short drive from Boston Cape Cod is a fantastic option for a day trip or a weekend trip. Book your trip today for your shot at a once in a lifetime Bluefin Tuna. 

Big Bass 

A few weeks we explored Boston Harbor searching for big Bass. That's not necessary anymore since the South Shore is now at least as hot as any place in the Bay State. Schools of pogies estimated at 200/300 yards long have appeared in Scituate, Stripers are heavy, and Tuna fishing in the Cape is here

Boston Fishing 2022

Atlantic Cod

Black Sea Bass

 The giants have indeed moved into Cape Cod Bay with Cod and Stripers being the main attractants!  It’s almost difficult to drop a jig towards a bottom over structure in Cape Cod Bay and not come tight to a cod and some of the many other fish species We target

Jip and Top Water are successful in Boston and Cape Cod right now

Regarding Charlie

Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters has been spending some time at Race Point but has found little more than schoolie-to-slot fish. He’s expecting a wave of blues to sweep in in about a week. Ironically the volume of 20+ pound stripers which he is experiencing just outside of Scituate Harbor 

Schoolie In Massachusetts

Schoolie 

Swarming

For Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters there really is no place like home. Under the lights of his slip in Scituate Harbor, stripers of all sizes can be seen swarming with the source of their interest sand eels! They are so fixated on this forage that a live mackerel tossed in the mix 

Scituate & Boston Charters with Legit Fish Sportfishing

Book your next Boston fishing charter adventure with Captain Mark Rowell, fishing from Scituate, MA for Tuna, Striped Bass and more!

About The Captain With over twenty three years of experience, Captain Mark Rowell is one of the South Shore’s top charter captains.&nbsp;Captain Mark can be recognized from appearances on Wicked Tuna and is well-known as the premier charter operation for celebrities and professional sport fishing anglers each year. When Mark isn't out fishing, he is spending time with his wife and children, being outdoors and creating new memories to share with guests. His Specialties:Captain Mark specializes in extreme offshore fishing charters on the hunt for big game fish like Tuna. Captain Mark Rowell also specialized is more relaxed and calm inshore fishing charter experience through Massachusetts Bay for popular fish species like Pogy, Striped Bass, and more. Mark also specialized in fishing charters for large groups, and will help organize the experience for you. This is great for groups larger than 6, up to 20, maybe more, looking for a Boston party boat trip, tournament reservations, family reunions, corporate events and more. Most Suitable Guests: Legit Fish Sportfishing is a fishing charter operation geared towards expert anglers and looking for extreme fishing opportunities offshore. The Legit Fish is the perfect outfit to reel in big game fish for those looking for an action-packed day off Cape Cod. Additionally, Captain Mark loves teaching new and young anglers the tricks of the trade and providing meaningful memories to help foster the love for the lifestyle for life. Fishing Boat Details: Captain Mark operates a custom 31' Hysacat Catamaran (“Foiled”) powered by twin 300HP Suzuki outboards out of Scituate Harbor, MA. She’s the perfect fish-catching machine rigged with the latest equipment and safety gear for whichever nearshore, inshore, or offshore fishing adventure you choose.&nbsp;. With a maximum cruising speed of fifty knots, you’ll get to fishing fast to maximize your time with a pole in the water.&nbsp;Captain Mark can take six anglers at a time (for Bluefin Tuna and Shark Trips, we recommend a maximum of four guests).On board, you will find top of the line amenities and equipment like Lowrance &amp; Furuno navigational electronics, an Icom VHF radio, a full marine head for guests, and multimedia system.&nbsp;All safety equipment is provided as well to ensure that your trip is a safe one.&nbsp; Captain Mark Rowell and the Legit Fish Sportfishing team are the perfect choice for your South Shore charter fishing experience fro Scituate, MA. Book today for the best available 2023 dates!&nbsp;

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Deposit: A 20% deposit is required for all online bookingsBalance is due in cash or credit card on the day of the trip.

Tips: Tips are greatly appreciated for a job well done.

Guest Cancellation: &nbsp;In the event that you need to request a cancellation, you must do so&nbsp;14 days before your charter date in order to receive a refund for your deposit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Guide Cancellation: In the rare event that your guide must cancel due to inclement weather, equipment issues or health, you will have the option to reschedule for a future date or cancel and receive your deposit back in full.

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