Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching Cruises
Hampton, NH
Family owned and operated for over 75 years, Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching carries thousands of new and returning customers every year. Choose from one of our half day, full day, overnight, or marathon fishing trips, or experience the beauty of whale watching in NH. Our fleet — the Northern Star and the White Star — offers you various options to enjoy the best of New Hampshire fishing & whale watching. Book with us today!
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About Al Gauron
Top-Rated Fishing & Whale Watching in New Hampshire for over 75 years
Family owned and operated since 1934, Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching carries thousands of new and returning customers every year. Paramount Pictures movie star Jackson Nicoll, “Bad Grandpa”, loves fishing with his family business!
Reservations are recommended (especially for the weekends), but walk-ins are welcome. We will do our best to accommodate your adventure.
Disclosure: We reserve the right to cancel trips due to poor weather conditions to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew. Once you have boarded our vessel no refunds will be given. Rain checks will be issued.
Cancellation notice of 72 hours is required for refund.
News & Fishing Reports
Sat June 6
Capt Jim had the public all day on the AMERICAN CLASSIC Slow picking when the bite was on. High hook 6 fish. Some cusk. Mostly haddock. Bunch of red fish Capt Riley had a private charter on the BIG ROCK Today was a 14 round fight, we lost every one, but the last one. So people are going home with some fish. Also saw a humpback whale named “Sedge” as well as a minke that jumped in our wake like a dolphin. Capt Derek had the extended 1/2 day bottom fishing trip on the ALL IN and said it was slower today than it has been and he then took a group out striper fishing! Capt Rocky and Capt Jax both had 6 pack bottom charters today and Jax said KILLED IT. Hes now out on a 6 pack striper…
Five Star Fishing & Whale Watching
Always have a great day going out with this charter! They make sure everyone is taken care of, whether it's unhooking a caught fish, detangling lines, refilling bait, etc. The captain seems to be everywhere, helping out as much as the deck hands. They always make sure everyone leaves with fish!
– Niki P. - Google
While heading out to the "hot spot" for whale sightings, we had our first encounter with a minke whale within the first 45 minutes! We continued on a little further to where we had the pleasure of meeting up with a humpback whale and her calf. Those two put on a show that we'll never forget. In the 4 hour tour, we witnessed 6 whales (3 different species) and several dolphins! The entire trip was made pleasurable by a very experienced Captain and his professional and courteous crew. Having a small bar and snacks on board also helped to complete the experience!
– Marc C. - Google
I took my 4 grand kids that had never been deep sea fishing and they had such an amazing experience. We did not catch as many fish as we wanted to but just the experience alone of seeing the whales and the dolphins and getting some huge fish not Pollock or Haddock but just the same we loved every minute of it! Definitely will book others!!!
– Christine R. - Google
We had booked the Northern Star for a private company event to take our customers out fishing. Could not be more pleased with the service on the boat and how friendly everyone was. Everyone on the boat had a great time and went home with fish.
– Sean C. - Google
This was my first time whale watching and we had an amazing time. Entire crew was amazing and saw the most beautiful whale sightings and a large pod of dolphins. Can’t wait to go again. Thanks for an amazing adventure!
– Jennnifer S. - Google
We have had the pleasure of going out on the Northern Star 3 times now, and it's always the best experience! The crew is super helpful and makes for the best of time for the family! Can't wait to go again.
– Gabrielle C. - Google