Great Run Charters - Boat Charters, Deep Sea Fishing

About Us

The Captain

Capt Charlie holds a USCG 50 ton Master's license. "My experience includes saltwater fishing since I was 11, owning and operating my own boat since the age of 19, and commercial fishing since 2013. I've learned how to be a successful fisherman for many species during the seasons and my mate and I are excited to provide you with a memorable, learning experience aboard the Great Run! We fish for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Fluke, Tautog, and Scup(Porgies). We cater to families, corporate events, and seasoned anglers alike. We offer fishing charters, tours, sightseeing, sunset cruises, and burials at sea. We sail from the state docks in Galilee, RI.

The Boat

1997 31' JC Downeaster: 450hp Cummins provides a 16 knot cruise in most weather conditions. Fully outfitted with all USCG safety gear including EPIRB and Life Raft, plus top quality fishing equipment from Shimano and Penn. She has a private head, comfortable V-berth, refrigerator, heated pilothouse with bench seat, and Bluetooth stereo. Deep sea fishing aboard the Great Run will be an experience you won't forget! Great Run has been USCG inspected for Passenger use as well as commercial use.

Rates (Rate prices do NOT include customary 20% Tip)

Fishing Charters

Inshore fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Black Seabass, Tautog, and Scup- 1-4 anglers are ideal, 6 max

Full Day Inshore: 8 hours

$850

Fishing charters include all gear, ice, bait and filleting

Customary Tip of 20% NOT included

Full Day Block Island: 8 hours

$1000

Fishing charters include all gear, ice, bait and filleting

Customary Tip of 20% NOT included

Tuna: 10 hours

$1600

Fishing charters include all gear, ice and bait

Customary Tip of 20% NOT included

Any harvestable GBFT caught will be sold, 10% will go to client (up to $1000) 4 passenger maximum

Half-Day Inshore: 4.5 Hours

$550

Fishing charters include all gear, ice, bait and filleting

Customary Tip of 20% NOT included

Half-Day Block Island: 6 Hours

$750

Fishing charters include all gear, ice, bait and filleting

Customary Tip of 20% NOT included

Rates do not include customary 20% tip

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at 401-578-8088 or email at greatruncharters@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

What should I bring on a charter?

Camera, sunscreen, hat, extra clothing, raingear (if in the forecast), food and beverages, non-marking rubber sole shoes, take a sea-sickness medication the night before and get a good night's sleep. Small coolers only please, and no glass containers! Children under 12 years old are encouraged to bring their own Type 1 life jacket.

What if we catch a tuna?

If the party catches a giant bluefin tuna that can be harvested and sold, the fish will be sold and the party will receive 10% of the payment received by F/V Great Run, up to $1000. Any other harvestable tunas (yellowfin, bigeye, albacore) can be sold during the charter at the parties discretion with the same payment options.

What if the weather is bad?

Trips are not cancelled due to rain. However, if the weather is too bad to go out (Captain's decision), then your deposit will go towards another available day or refunded.

How do I pay for my charter?

Dates are reserved and held for you once a $200 deposit is received. Deposits can be paid by cash, check or Venmo. Balance is due on the day of the charter before leaving the dock, by cash or Venmo only, sorry no checks will be accepted on the day of the charter.

Policies and cancellations

A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due at booking payable within 7 days of booking. If we don't receive your deposit within 7 days of booking, we cannot guarantee availability of that date. Cancellations made by the client less than 10 days before the trip will forfeit the deposit. Deposits can be made by check or Venmo.
Checks will not be accepted on the day of the charter, cash or Venmo before the trip begins will be collected by the captain.
Cancellations due to weather conditions are at the sole discretion of the captain for safety reasons and will be rescheduled to another available day. If the available day will not work, your deposit will be refunded.
While beer and wine are welcome aboard, excessive alcohol consumption will result in termination of the trip. Please, no hard liquor. I need to keep you safe and it will violate my insurance regulations.
Captain reserves the right to terminate the charter and return to the dock if party becomes a danger to themselves or others. There will be no refund in these cases.
No illegal drugs! We have a zero tolerance policy. Marijuana is federally illegal.
Please tip your mate, or captain if he's doing double duty as they are working hard to provide you and your party with the ultimate experience. 20%, in cash, of the trip cost is customary.
Special requests may be accommodated, please ask!
Call Capt. Charlie with any questions or special requests 401-578-8088
All prices are subject to change.