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There's much to see here. Take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line. No pun intended. We provide everything your child needs to learn and refine their fishing skills. We are experienced educators, coaches and fishermen.
Who We Are:
Captain Craig McLaughlin
Captain Craig McLaughlin
Captain Craig McLaughlin
USCG Licensed Captain. 25 years as a secondary school educator, coach and administrator . Craig is also a Registered Athletic Administrator with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and a Certified InterScholastic Coach with NFHS. Craig is also a proud member of IGFA, US Sailing and Power boating, Captains fo
USCG Licensed Captain. 25 years as a secondary school educator, coach and administrator . Craig is also a Registered Athletic Administrator with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and a Certified InterScholastic Coach with NFHS. Craig is also a proud member of IGFA, US Sailing and Power boating, Captains for Clean Water and the American Saltwater Guides Association to name just a few of the organizations he supports.
Captain Craig is also qualified/certified to teach US Power boatings "Safe power Boat Handling " Course with state certification in Massachusetts.
Chris Margraf
Captain Craig McLaughlin
Captain Craig McLaughlin
Winterim trip leader. PADI and CPR certified. 35 year fresh and saltwater fisherman and avid fly fisherman. 26 years as a secondary school educator, coach and administrator. He is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, a member of NACAC and NCTM. Chris earned his BA at Bowdoin College '95 and his MA from Te
Winterim trip leader. PADI and CPR certified. 35 year fresh and saltwater fisherman and avid fly fisherman. 26 years as a secondary school educator, coach and administrator. He is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, a member of NACAC and NCTM. Chris earned his BA at Bowdoin College '95 and his MA from Teachers College, Columbia University '01. Chris is also a proud member of International Game Fishing Association and 4 Ocean.
Forrest Stillwell
Forrest Stillwell
Forrest Stillwell
Forrest Stillwell is a professional educator and a certified outdoor teacher. He grew up in Citrus County on the Gulf Coast of Florida. His passion for fishing began at the age of three in the ponds behind his grandmother's house. Over time, he graduated to fishing the saltwater flats near his hometown for tarpon, redfish, and trout, as w
Forrest Stillwell is a professional educator and a certified outdoor teacher. He grew up in Citrus County on the Gulf Coast of Florida. His passion for fishing began at the age of three in the ponds behind his grandmother's house. Over time, he graduated to fishing the saltwater flats near his hometown for tarpon, redfish, and trout, as well as the spring-fed clear rivers for bass and bream.
Forrest's first job was at Jack Wingate Fishing Camp for kids on the famous Lake Seminole in South Georgia. Teaching and coaching fishing has been a lifelong passion for him, leading to experiences such as trout fishing in Wyoming and exploring the remote islands of the Bahamas. He believes that teaching people to fish is even more rewarding than catching fish. Currently, he leads the Lawrence Academy Full Circle Fishing Winterim and teaches rod building.
US POWERBOATING
Forrest Stillwell
Forrest Stillwell
17 FT MAKO PRO SKIFF WITH 60 MERCURY
We now offer US Powerboating classes in our 17 ft Center Console. We are mobile and will bring the course to your body of water.
Four students maximum per class. You will earn a Ma Boating license and be NASBLA certified. See the registration page for details.
No other program is both in a class room an
17 FT MAKO PRO SKIFF WITH 60 MERCURY
We now offer US Powerboating classes in our 17 ft Center Console. We are mobile and will bring the course to your body of water.
Four students maximum per class. You will earn a Ma Boating license and be NASBLA certified. See the registration page for details.
No other program is both in a class room and on the water/hands-on where confidence and practice will make you a better boater
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Why we feel strongly that your child's next summer and fall experience should be with us is simple. We are highly experienced, professionally trained educators, coaches and fishermen who want this new experience to be more then just catching some fish and learning the various tactics and approaches involved. We strive for each child to become stewards of both the sport and the surrounding ecosystems.
Generally speaking, sessions will include tackle tactics, casting techniques, safety on land and on the water, the effects of weather, tides and time of day, proper planning, handling of species, basic boat handling, up keep of equipment, conservation awareness and much more. We will supply every single item that your child needs (with the exception of polarized sunglasses) to have a fantastic experience with us. The only requirement that we ask from your child is to provide a positive attitude and a genuine desire to want to learn. Please see full details in our curriculum section.
Our mission is to give young people an awareness of the beauty of fishing and to foster a genuine appreciation for the patience, focus, practice and thoughtfulness that is required to become a life long skilled angler who has a passion for conservation and the outdoors.
Company policies – All participants must wear life jackets and have sunglasses on at all times. We will have non polarized glasses available.
Partner profiles
Craig and Chris have both been educators for over 2 decades and have combined over 40 years in teaching, coaching and administrating in the private school setting.. They are not just two guys looking to help kids learn how to fish and earn a few bucks doing it. Teaching and educational athletics are a shared passion that sets them in a league of their own when it comes to the academy experience.
Boston Fishing Company, Owned and Operated by Craig.
Announcement
NE Fishing Academy is setting our SUMMER OF 2025 DATES Check Back by November 1st .
We are also offering US POWER BOATING CLASSES on a flexible schedule. Please call Capt. Craig
(978) 254-0377