About FV Mayhem Sportfishing
Custom-built boat. Expert captain. Cape Cod’s best fishing trips.
Your Ride: FV Mayhem
FV Mayhem is a 26’ Regulator upgraded with a custom pilot house built by Pilot House Warehouse in Bristol, Rhode Island. This one-of-a-kind build combines Regulator’s legendary offshore performance with the comfort and security of a full enclosure, keeping anglers dry and safe no matter the conditions.
At the helm, Captain Nick runs on top-of-the-line Garmin electronics—including multifunction displays, a high-definition sounder, radar, WiFi, cable tv, and AIS—providing precision navigation, advanced fish-finding, and unmatched safety offshore. The pilot house features plenty of storage and rod holders, USB charging ports, and a Fusion Bluetooth stereo so you can enjoy music while you fish. Outfitted with all required safety gear, life jackets, an EPIRB, and a liferaft, FV Mayhem is fully prepared for any offshore adventure. Designed for serious fishing and passenger comfort, this custom build delivers the ultimate Cape Cod sportfishing experience.
MeEt Captain
Nick Calabrese, Ph.D
Captain Nick Calabrese isn’t just your guide on FV Mayhem — he’s a lifelong Cape Cod fisherman who also happens to hold a Ph.D. in fisheries science from UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology. Nick grew up on the water and has spent his life chasing everything from stripers and blues inshore to giant tuna offshore. His background in fisheries research gives him a unique edge, combining hands-on experience with a deep understanding of fish behavior and the ocean environment. More importantly, Nick loves sharing that passion with others. Whether it’s your first time fishing or you’re a seasoned angler, he’s dedicated to making your trip fun, exciting, and memorable.
Research Projects & Publications
Sea Lamprey Observations
Footage of 46 juvenile Sea Lampreys and their fish hosts was recorded in situ using a noninvasive optical trawl survey of the western Gulf of Maine. This innovative technology creates new opportunities to explore Sea Lamprey behavior, habitat use, and host interactions.
Development of a Video Trawl Survey System for New England Groundfish
Using an iterative approach and extensive field testing we developed a new video trawl survey system that used a live-feed video camera mounted in the cod end of a demersal trawl to record, identify, and quantify fish.
Calabrese Nets Good News for Cod
Nick Calabrese grew up fishing for cod on the North Shore and witnessed a serious decline. Now a fisheries researcher, his work may herald good news for the Cape’s namesake.
Investigating spatial overlap between northern sand lance and Atlantic cod
Forage fish play important roles in marine ecosystems, but data on abundance and distribution is scarce due to insufficient sampling. We used video trawl survey data to document abundance and distribution of northern sand lance in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and to quantify spatial overlap between sand lance and Atlantic cod
fishing charters for every angler
Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill of Cape Cod sportfishing with Captain Nick aboard FV Mayhem. Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable day on the water.