Will North Pier Angling Provide me a fishing License?

No, we will not provide client licenses. Various Massachusetts freshwater licenses can be purchased online at https://www.mass.gov/how-to/buy-your-freshwater-fishing-license or at most tackle and fly shops.

*Note: it is unlawful to fish without a valid license.*

What do I need to Bring with me on my trip?

Our guide services are mostly inclusive of all necessary items, however, there a few things you should bring from home:

-Valid fishing license
-Medications
-Backpack/bag for personal items
-Sunscreen
-Hat
-Rain & thermal gear
-Extra clothes

Do I need special geAr for my wading trip?

No, we will provide all wading clients with Frogg Toggs chest waders & wading boots, a belt, a silicone hand net and an Eddie Bauer sling pack.

DO I have to pay for fuel on My boat trip?

No, fuel is built into the cost of the trip.

Will we keep fish?

Here at North Pier Angling, we encourage catch & release, however, we are more than happy to provide clients with the chance to harvest.

When in season on the Swift River, clients may keep up to a one-angler creel (3 trout) total, including groups. Harvest in the Swift will be by the guide’s discretion; no brook trout whatsoever, no presumably wild fish and no fish over 18 inches.

On Quabbin Reservoir, clients are welcome to keep either one lake trout (slot 18-24 inches) OR one landlocked Atlantic salmon (slot 15-22 inches). No smallmouth bass will be harvested.

Finally, we will not allow any harvest in the blue line streams and will instruct clients on proper immediate release.

Contact us for more information about our catch and release philosophy and our harvest practices.

What brands does North Pier Angling use?

As a largely all inclusive guide service, it’s utterly imperative that the gear we put in your hands and on your body puts you in the best possible position for success and safety. We run industry standard equipment across the board and like to buy from brands like:

Deerfield Fly Shop, AvidMax, R&R Sport Shop, Flagg’s Fly Shop, FeatherCraft, Tackle Warehouse, TackleDirect, Sierra Trading Post, Orvis, Lamson Waterworks, St. Croix, Shimano, Abu Garcia, Penn, Rio, Cortland, PowerPro, Seaguar, Umpqua, Daiichi, Mustad, Gamakatsu, Owner, Hareline, Dr. Slick, Loon, Veevus, Rapala, 6thSense, Heddon, Kastmaster, Keitech, Reaction Innovations, Gary Yamamoto, Simms, Korkers, Frogg Toggs, FishPond, Patagonia, Eddie Bauer, Frabill, Clam, Lund, AlumaCraft, Tracker, Mercury, Minn Kota, Lowrance, Hummingbird, Smith Optics, Suncloud Optics

Can i bring my kids?

Absolutely! We believe that a child’s passion for angling is a gift more precious than gold. Generally, our minimum age limit is 6, but we will certainly not turn away your kindergartner who can already Euro-nymph!

What about food?

We pride ourselves on serving the best shore lunch in southern New England, bar none. Snacks and beverages are provided for half-day trips; lunch, snacks and beverages for full days.

*NOTE: please make sure to inform your guide of any dietary allergies or restrictions at least 48 hours in advance of your trip.*

Alcohol? Cannabis?

We understand that a cold beer on the water is a tradition as old as fishing itself. North Pier Angling will not provide alcohol, but responsible clients are welcome to bring along a FEW drinks for themselves.

*NOTE: trips will be cancelled for excessive drinking, you will not be invited back and no refund will be provided.*

Despite Massachusetts’ favorable laws around recreational cannabis, we kindly ask that you do not bring marijuana on your trip. We greatly appreciate your cooperation.

What about legal stuff?

Before your trip, you/your party will be asked to sign a liability release form in the highly unlikely event of an accident or damage to personal items.

*Note: signing a liability release is mandatory for ALL clients and/or legal guardians. Access a readable copy here.

I want to book with North Pier Angling but I can’t afford it.

We’ve been there. Money should not be a barrier to the love of angling. Contact us and we’ll see what we can work out.

Does north pier angling offer discounts?

Yes! We pride ourselves on being the premier guide service of the 5-College consortium. All enrolled 5-College students will receive a 15% discount, and all students 7th grade and older will receive a 10% discount off their trip,—just email us a picture of your valid student ID before your outing.

Additionally, we offer discounts of 10% off for kids ages 6-12 and for seniors age 65+.

We also offer 15% off for all active-duty service members and veterans.

How do I become a North Pier Angling Guide?

Do you have our sickness? Do you eat, breathe and sleep fishing? North Pier Angling will be looking to take on up to two more qualified guides in the near future…keep your eyes peeled!

Where else is north pier angling?

While North Pier Angling is a guide service first, we also pride ourselves on our robust social media presence. Check out our blog, check us out on YouTube and visit us on Instagram and Facebook.

How can i support north pier angling?

We are thrilled to be new on the scene and are chomping at the bit to make a name for ourselves. For those looking to support us while we grow, there’s no better way than to book a trip with us! If an outing isn’t in the cards right now, make sure to head over to our YouTube channel to subscribe and make sure to follow our other social media channels on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you!