Why You Should Choose Manolin Charters

Captain Chris is a Full Time Guide with Years of Experience

With over 25 years on the Merrimack River and Ipswich Bay, Captain Chris has spent a lifetime on the water chasing fish in the area since he could hold a fishing rod. He is on the water twice a day everyday during the fishing season and is tune as to what is happening at the moment and can make good decisions based on his experience. His knowledge of our fishery is a major factor in the success of your trip! He has worked various jobs in the industry and is also a teacher in the offseason. In addition to trying his best for your catch of a lifetime, he understands that this is a trip to learn and to have fun!

Highest Quality Gear From Seigler Reels, Shimano, TFO Rods, Tsunami, Humminbird, and Minn Kota

At Manolin Charters, our equipment is of the highest quality that you won’t find on most charter boats. Every piece of equipment is chosen to give us the best tool at our disposal for the techniques we can apply. They are chosen to be tough, strong, light, and “feel” right. A good day of fishing is only better when using high quality equipment and makes the catch more pleasurable.

Great with Kids!

As a middle school teacher, Capt. Chris enjoys getting the next wave of future die hard fishermen on the boat! We want them to have fun and to learn. Over the years, we have seen seen kids grow up to be quite the avid anglers as they reach young adulthood and it makes the Captain proud!

Amazing Boat Outfitted with the Latest Technologies

The Manolin is a 24 ft Pair Custom designed by Capt. Chris himself. It is the ideal fishing platform for striper fishing charters in the Merrimack River. It will get you to and back from the grounds safely, quickly, and comfortably all while having the most open deck space than in any other boat in its class. We are always upgrading our boat to make you trip more enjoyable.

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We Make Fishing Even More Fun

Fishing is a great way to spend some quality time with friends, family, and co-workers. We are proud at Manolin Charters to help people catch their fish first, their most fish and their biggest fish. Our goal is for our customers to learn about our ecosystem and how to make themselves better fisherman and have memories that last a lifetime.