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Montauk Fishing Charters

12 charter captains and guides fishing from Montauk Harbor and Hampton Bays, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Montauk fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Elizabeth II Charters

426 West Lake Drive Extension, Montauk, NY 11954

Capt. Paul Bruno45 ft custom down east charter boat Elizabeth IIUp to 25 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Shark, Tuna, Striped bass, Fluke, Porgy, Black sea bass, Tautog, Cod

(516) 817-1939Website

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Sea Wife IV

Viking Dock, 466 Westlake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954

51 ft custom sport-fisherman, Sea Wife IVUp to 20 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Shark, Tuna

Half-Day Inshore (1-6 passengers) $1,0003/4 Day Inshore (1-6 passengers) $1,300Full Day Inshore (1-6 passengers) $1,600+3 more on their site
(631) 680-1025Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Montauk?

How the 12 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Striped bass, Fluke, Shark, Black sea bass.

Deep sea fishing in Montauk: all 8 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Striped bass, Fluke, Shark, Black sea bass.

Inshore fishing charters in Montauk: all 10 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Fluke, Black sea bass, Striped bass, Porgy.

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Live from NOAA tide station 8510448, NOAA station 8510560, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Montauk.

Full tide table and what is biting: Montauk fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Montauk, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Striped bass
Fluke
Black sea bass
Porgy
Tautog
Cod
Bluefish

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: dec.ny.gov, lazybonesmontauk.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Montauk: local notes

Anglers 16 and older must enroll in New York's free Recreational Marine Fishing Registry; shark or tuna fishing also needs a NOAA Highly Migratory Species permit.

Source: dec.ny.gov

New York's Long Island Sound tautog region ends at a line from Orient Point, NY to Watch Hill, RI, so Montauk and Shinnecock fall under the NY Bight tautog season (Apr 1-30 and Oct 15 – Dec 22 in 2026).

Source: dec.ny.gov

Anglers on licensed party/charter boats may keep 7 bluefish versus 5 for private anglers in New York.

Source: dec.ny.gov

Montauk's charter and party boat fleet is concentrated along West Lake Drive on Lake Montauk (Montauk Marine Basin at 426, Viking Dock at 462-466, Westlake Marina at 352).

Source: missmontauk.com

Hampton Bays boats run out of Shinnecock Inlet; Ponquogue Marine sits opposite the Shinnecock Coast Guard Station.

Source: peaceofmindcharters.com

Questions

Montauk fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Montauk?

We list 12 charter captains and guides fishing from Montauk Harbor and Hampton Bays, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Montauk?

1 of the 12 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Montauk?

The species Montauk captains list most often are Striped bass, Fluke, Black sea bass, Porgy, Tautog and Shark. In October, the season calendar above shows Striped bass, Fluke, Black sea bass, Porgy, Tautog in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in New York?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A New York resident annual license is $25 and a nonresident annual license $50. New York fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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