This afternoon my family of 12,13, and 14 year old children, my husband and I had the great pleasure of going whale watching with Captain Darren. This was by far one of our favorite trips on a boat! Captain Darren is beyond helpful, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring his guests get what they set out for while not invading fun family time. We not only saw a ton of whales, we saw seals, and a shark. He even dropped a few lines on the way back in, and caught a stripped bass which he allowed our 12 year old to reel in! She was beyond excited with her first ever catch! I'd highly recommend this excursion for anyone, but for families of any age kids it would be really great. I feel very confident that captain Darren will do all he can to provide you with the opportunity to see what you set out for, be it whales or a fishing charter! Very highly recommend, and we'll be coming back to see him and those majestic whales in the future. read more

Just completed a long weekend in Chatham with my wife and two kids (ages 9 and 8) and took flyer with Monomoy Sportfishing. The experience exceeded all expectations. Captain Darren was fantastic...exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced, and great with the kids. He is very personable and easy to talk to...felt more like fishing with a buddy than it did a charter. His enthusiasm for the area and the water was contagious. It became clear early on that it's not a job for him, but a true passion, which added to our overall experience. I'd highly recommend to anyone spending time in the Chatham area looking for a great day on the water...will certainly become an annual tradition for our family. read more

We'd have to agree with John M. from Boston. If you're looking for a custom fishing experience on the outer-cape, then you've found the right captain. We also have fished extensively via charters while on vacation on Cape Cod, and we can confidently report that Monomoy Sportfishing was the best fishing charter on the waters of Cape Cod that we've experienced. If you're looking for a memorable fishing charter that goes beyond simply catching fish, but also provides you, your friends and family with an introduction or refinement of the hands-on skills required to go-it-alone, then Monomoy Sportfishing is the best on Cape Cod. read more

We recently booked a fishing charter with Capt. Darren as part of a family reunion. It seemed like every time we cast a line, we came up with striped bass, as Capt. Darren knew just where to go. The group's fishing experience ranged from novice to expert, and Capt. Darren was great with everyone. His enthusiasm and knowledge made for a fantastic time - and his extra rain gear came in very handy, as we hit some full-on rainstorms during our trip. That didn't dampen our spirits, and made for a fishing trip we won't forget! I'd recommend Capt. Darren and Monomoy Sportfishing to anyone, and look forward to our next charter! read more

This was my first salt water fishing experience, and Darren's expertise made it unforgettable. 6 of us hit the water early and had a fun ride out to the rips in Darren's comfortable and CLEAN boat (I was concerned with sea-sickness but the ride could not have been smoother). The fishing was non-stop fun with all six of us catching at least one big fish. The real bonus was when we hauled what Darren considered the "biggest striper of the year", well done Mike... We will without a doubt book with Monomoy Sportfishing EVERY time we visit the Cape. read more

Monomoy sportfishing provided an awesome day of fishing for my 11 yo daughter and two experienced fisherman alike. Captain Darren was a wealth of information about the area's history and wildlife and most important put us on the fish!! We took blues and stripers on a picture perfect day. Darren helped my daughter hook up and she eventually caught a blue all by herself. We were casting and even did some wire trolling ( a new technique for me). I can't recommend Darren enough you WILL have an amazing day of catching. (Not just fishing:-) read more

What a blast I had on my vacation fishing with Darren! It was my 1st fishing experience as an adult in the waters off Cape Cod. The two of us pulled in 25 strippers and 5 blues in only about 4 hours. This was my best fishing experience ever and it will be hard to beat. I had called multiple places and he was the only one willing to take me out as a single fisherman. Darren was a great coach and very patient with a novice like myself. It was well worth the money for an experience I will never forget for the rest of my life. read more

My family and I had a great time with Captain Darren. I have taken many charters before and Darren seemed friendlier and more personable than other guides we have used. He has a great sense of humor and is very open with his knowledge of the area, boating and fishing. He is very good with kids and teenagers and has a very adventurous spirt. Felt very comfortable and safe in his company. Darren is a "cool" guy that is perfect for family or guys out fishing trips. We will be a returning customer. read more

My family of 4 took a whale watch with Cap Darren and it was fantastic! Weather was a bit of a concern and Darren was in continual contact with me prior to our departure and when we arrived he assured us that if the weather didn't cooperate we would find a time that week to make it work. The weather did cooperate and we had the best morning! We followed 5 humpbacks for a few miles while they rolled and dove down to fish. I would highly recommend Monommoy Sportfishing to any friends! read more

My name is Taylor and I'm 7 years old. This summer I went fishing for my first time on Capt. Darren's boat. It was the best time I ever had. Capt. Darren helped me cast the line out and in 5 minutes, I caught a 36" Striped Bass. It was awesome and I was really proud of myself. I named my fish Bob and Capt. Darren cut its head off so we could eat it for dinner that night. It was really yummy and tasted like candy. I can't wait to go fishing again next summer. read more

Cap Darren knows how to find the cleanest waters and the best, most isolated fishing spots around Chatham and the outer beaches. This isn;t one of those Sportfishing boats that races you around trolling all day to the sound of loud engines and the smell of diesel. Darren knows how to find the fish and will make sure that you catch what you came for. We went out on his boat for a half day and my 4 year old broke the family record by reeling in a 47 inch striper. read more

My girlfriends and I were vacationing in the Cape and decided we wanted to give fishing a try. We are all novices but Captain Darren taught us everything we needed to know, and every single one of us (6 girls!) caught HUGE fish, many times over. I'm what you might call a girly-girl and didn't think I would enjoy fishing, but I had a fantastic time and will be back with my girlfriends next year! I highly recommend taking a trip with Monomoy Sportfishing. read more

Our group of 6 had an awesome day on the water with Darren last weekend! We all caught multiple fish and had a great time doing it. Darren took the time to explain things and give pointers if needed and he certainly knows where to find the fish. He also took us to see whales feeding even though he didn't have to - it was an amazing thing to see in person. Darren is highly knowledgeable and is also very personable. We will definitely be back! read more

Darren was a champ given short notice! We had a fantastic trip on what seemed like a day that was going to be quite crumby. After about an hour of running out and getting a few bait fish we went and ran the rips catching non-stop stripers. With almost every cast resulting in a keeper sized fish. The total fish count was roughly 18 between my grandfather and I with non-stop action. Will for sure be calling Captain Darren when visiting again! read more

We had an AWESOME day of fishing with Captain Darren on the Ryesing Son today. He put us on the fish immediately and stayed on the the entire day. Our four kids all caught multiple fish and Darren did an amazing job coaching each of them from cast to release so they got the full experience for themselves. Best day of our week. I would recommend Monomoy Sportfishing to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and professional fishing experience. read more

My husband and buddy took our four (age 7-10) boys out with Captain Darren on the fishing trip of a lifetime. Extremely knowledgeable and great with the kids- Darren taught us all more about fishing than we had learned on all of the previous trips combined! We caught 230 lbs of Bass that he filleted to perfection for us prior to reaching land. We'd recommend Captain Darren to anyone wanting the best of fishing on Cape Cod! read more

This was our second trip with Captain Darren and he didn't disappoint. Once again we all caught fish, brought home enough for dinner, and had an amazing time. Darren goes out of his way to make sure everyone knows what they are doing and having fun. Beginning to end this was a blast and I would recommend it to any group out there looking to catch some fish and enjoy the water. 100% will be doing this again next summer. read more

My family and I had a wonderful experience with Captain Darren on a recent shark tour. He was very honest about the water quality after a storm that made visibility poor and let us know we may not be able to see anything. He gave us the opportunity to back out, but we did proceed and we were still able to see a shark thanks to his excellent communication with his spotter plane pilot George. Thanks again! read more

This is the 2nd time my friends and I have fished with Darren and it was another amazing experience. We fished in a little different spot this year and all we got was another incredible day of fishing. We caught 20 plus fish and pulled in 4-5 fish over 40 inches...it was an absolute blast. Darren is a terrific guide and guy, making the day even that much better. We will definitely be coming back!!! read more