I fished w/Captain Bruce on his very solid, nice riding and safe boat the MARILYN S as a guest to one of his regular customers. I can only say the experience was epic. We limited the catch for the day and had to throw many striped bass back to finish off the day. Captain Bruce was entertaining, helpful and a perfect host. We had alot of fun that day I learned so much about striped bass fishing that day that it changed my approach forever. Since that day, I won't lie, I am very competent at catching striped bass thanks to the Captain. When I take my own boat out I very often see the Marilan S with multiple rods bent over at the same time, when others are struggling. The technique the captain uses is very effective at putting the fish on board. The tackle is great and he knows what baits to use and when. Captain Bruce made my charter on MARILAN S fun, rewarding and educational. I have reached out to the Captain many times over the years for advice about various things. Whether it was about tackle or fishing he has responded almost always with very helpful and honest answers. If ever I do a charter or someone should inquire about a charter in the Chatham area there would be only one choice for me. It would be Captain Bruce and the MARILAN S! read more

I have fished with Capt. Bruce as a customer for over ten years. I have brought each of my 5 kids (from when they were about 8 or 9) on various charters and not only have we caught fish on each of our trips (including Blue Fin Tuna trips), but we have always enjoyed Capt. Bruce's stories and demeanor while fishing. He is fun and professional. Pictures of my kids with their first stripped bass adorn my walls at home all with a big smile on their faces. Great memories. And on each trip, Capt. Bruce has cleaned the fish (Stripers and Tuna), filleted them and helped us get them packed up for the trip home. I have gone back each year to fish with him and I look forward to getting out with him whenever I can. He has so much knowledge of the fishing grounds, it is just amazing. And if you can swing it, I highly recommend a full day Tuna trip. Truly an awesome experience and a "bucket list" type of trip. Thanks for all the great memories and trips Bruce! read more

I fished with Capt. Bruce quite a few times over the years and always caught my limit of Striped Bass for myself as well as my family members caught theirs too, then you start releasing them. Blue Fish can be at times one after the other, lots of catch and release fun. One of Capt. Bruce's greatest thrills is getting people whom never caught a Striped Bass or any fish for that matter "Hooked Up" and "Hooked Too" fishing, especially with light tackle. I've fished with many Charter Captains and by far he is the most knowledgeable in his industry keeping abreast of all fishery changes. Oh by the way, he is really funny too! He loves to teach adults as well as children how to excel at the sport he loves and give you the time to make some really great memories with family & friends. He will prepare your fish for zip lock backs so you can take them home. Can't wait to fish with him again.. read more

I have fished with Captain Bruce on 5 different occasions over a 5+ year period and every trip was an outstanding and memorable experience. I should point out that each of these trips catered to a different set of guests (small children, "boys trip", and 50+ year olds) and he always found a way to educate, humor, and entertain each group is his own charming way. Not only did we thoroughly enjoy the charter and all Bruce's personality had to offer, but we always caught fish until our arms were sore. My kids still talk about trips we took with Captain Bruce ten years ago! I have chartered on Cape Cod with several others, in Florida, and in the Caribbean. No charter captain measured up to Bruce with his vast knowledge of the fishery, fishing techniques, storytelling, and ability to make it a great day on the water. I highly recommend him! read more

I've hired fishing and hunting guys all over the US. There is only one I've been fishing with for over 15 years and that is Capt Bruce. We started fishing with him out of Chatham even before he had the lovely Marilyn S. We have fished stripers and blue fins for both long and short trips. We've done it with just the guys and with the entire families. My young daughter was scared to death until Bruce coached her through landing a 40 inch striper. The picture is still on my desk. We've been traveling to the Cape each year for decades. I usually try to get me and the kids out with him twice each year as he works very hard and we always have fun. And we haven't been skunked yet. Never a day wasted with Bruce and he's always the highlight of the vacation. And if you want some great reading make sure you are receiving his news updates. read more

Fishing with Bruce is the highlight of our annual vacation on the Cape. I've been taking family and friends out on the Marilyn S. for at least 10 years and probably longer if I go look a the photo archives. We usually book an 8 hour bass trip for the kids and rookies and a 10 hour tuna trip for the adult fisherfolks (too long day for smaller kids). Bruce puts you on fish when no one else is catching. My kids look forward to it. They started by catching big stripers at about 8 urs old and have now each caught a bluefin over 100 lbs at 17 yrs old. Bruce remembers Tommy's girlfriend's name and teases him about it. Even my wife who will only go out on my boat about once a year likes to go with Bruce. He's lot's of fun and has helped us put a lot of food on the table. His blackened fish recipe is now a Cape tradition. read more

We have taken numerous fishing charters with Cap'n Bruce since we started vacationing in Cape Cod in 1999. I'm a lady fisherman and I look forward to our charter every year. Our son started going with us when he turned 10 (he's now 15) and Cap'n Bruce is just great with him! Cap'n Bruce has taken us out for stripers, blue fish and most recently tuna and we have never come off the boat empty-handed. He takes his profession very seriously and has been fishing these waters most of his life. We trust Bruce to know where the best places are to find fish, and we trust that he will give us a professional fishing charter experience every time. We especially like Bruce's sense of humor. This guy really knows his stuff! read more

I have been on a charter with Bruce each summer for the last fourteen years and am about to book one for this summer at the Cape. The main reason I return is that he knows where and how to fish the Cape for stripers. One of the other reasons I return is the entertainment and education he provides during the trip. I have taken teenagers out and he has a great rapport with them. It is not always easy to get teenagers to go out with their fathers but they love the stories and busting chops that he does in a good spirited way. I have also taken a mix of older guys with me and they all enjoyed themselves. Looking forward to this summer's charter already, especially with the two feet of snow we just got. read more

my friends and i fish with bruce every other year or so...it is simply the only place to spend hard earned money for a great time,last time out we caught over 5 fish over 40 inches,and countless 3 footers,what else is there to say about it?? well worth every penny and as long as he's still a capt i will continue to put 20 dollars a week away for a great fishing experience with my fishing buddies,i have never ever been disappointed at ll... see you next year bruce!! thanks again for your tireless fight for the bluefin tuna and your wealth of knowledge of the surrounding waters that make the trips (and the pictures) what they are! robert y must have been on a different boat or is just a starfish lol read more

Captain Bruce is passionate about what he does. My sons and I have fished with him over the last 8 years and each day has been a pleasure and has produced a unique lesson in striper fishing for us. He wrote the book on persistence and patience. Not to mention the ecologic concerns that Bruce both teaches and practices. Bruce applies his knowledge and uses different methods as dictated by conditions and the fish feeding habits and location. He is the consummate professional and maximizes your hours on the water. He loves teaching the skills and most of all, safely having FUN in the waters he loves. I hope to continue to fish with Capeshores for many years to come. Kudos to Captain Bruce! read more

I have fished with Captain Bruce many times over the years. Every trip has been a ton of fun and I always go home more striped bass then I can possibly eat. I had been on many of the other "bargain" charters from other captains before I met Bruce. I generally reeled in a lot of bluefish that nobody wanted to eat at the end of the day. I never reeled in my own striped bass until Captain Bruce showed me how much fun a real light tackle charter could be. If you want to make friends fast, bring one of Captain Bruces' striped bass filets to your next cookout! You will catch fish, you will have fun, and you will make memories for years to come. read more

Had a great time with my two sons and Cap'n Bruce as they called him. The weather wasn't great that day and although we were told the fishing would not be good and the weather choppy, we decided to go ahead. The weather was indeed against us - but Captain Bruce was determined that the boys would get some fish on their day out so we tried everything from Bass (good eating) to Bluefish (horrid). But the boys caught fish - and that was all that mattered to them. The Captain os no "softy" but the boys enjoyed their time on the Marliyn S hugely. read more

Worst part of the vacation! I did a half day fishing charter with captain Bruce last summer and it was terrible. Captain Bruce was very rude and disrespectful to both me and my children. I thought the redeeming part would be that we would get to take home lots of fish, but at the end of the day Captain Bruce insisted that we only take home less than 1 of our 10 fish, leaving all the rest for him to sell at his own profit!!! Really a terrible deal and an unpleasant experience, I will never go back!!! read more

I have been fishing with Bruce with my family and friends for 4 years. We went down to the rips near Monomoy on our first trip, and Bruce got us covered up in stripers. 22 fish that day (1/2 day charter), plus two blues thrown in, and the largest was caught by my daughter at 44". She reminds me whenever fishing the Cape comes up. Bruce knows his fishing extremely well, and knows how to deliver results. I would recommend Bruce to anyone wishing to fish the great waters off Chatham. Bob W. read more

Bruce is a great captain and really knows the waters around Chatham. He does an excellent job of finding the fish getting them to bite. He is also really good offshore when the blue-fin tuna start to show up - it can be a bit of a run to find them but he is skilled at putting his clients on the fish! You should ask him to add you to his mailing list - he is an excellent writer and happily shares his knowledge about all things fishing related during the off-season. 1st class operation! read more

I've fished with and reccomended Bruce for many years and there isn't a captain who is more thoughtful and committed to his clients. He communicates better than almost any other captain, with suggestions for his clients as to how they can get the best experience possible given the time of year, tide and weather. I've always seen him be particularly family-friendly and patient with charters who are inexperinced. Serious fisherman who has fun because he loves it. read more

Bruce is one of the finest captains I have every fished with. I've fished all over the world -- Bahamas, Florida, Senegal, Hawaii and with various captains on the Cape until we found Bruce. He is one of the most trustworthy human beings I know. AND a fabulous captain to boot! Our fishing experiences for strippers and tuna have been wonderful adventures. AND we always go home with our limit. Can't wait until this summer . We are aleady booked. read more

Captain Bruce Peters is one of the best, if not the best Fishing Charters that I have been on. I am an avid fisherman but I also take clients on fishing charters. I have used a number of charters in Massachusetts and a day on the Marilyn "S" ranks amongst the highest in experience and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a great day filled with adventure and fish for your barbecue or freezer, Captain Bruce Peters is your man!!!! read more

Fishing with captain Bruce was amazing! Everyone in our party caught a fish! Bruce instructed us on techniques, regulations and safety. Though it was a hazy day, captain Bruce found the right locations. He seemed to know just where the fish were! We were also fortunate enough to witness a shark locating plane and two boats attempting to tag a shark. Along with a great day we saw many seals! A terrific family outing. Thanks captain Bruce! read more