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Inshore Fishing Charters in Montauk
10 inshore guides in Montauk Harbor and Hampton Bays that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Montauk inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Blue Fin IV
PO Box 2084, Montauk, NY 11954
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Shark, Bluefin tuna, Cod, Fluke, Porgy, Black sea bass
Crunch Time Sport Fishing
Montauk
Cujo Charter Fishing (Oceansports Charter)
Star Island Yacht Club, Montauk, NY
Targets: Striped bass, Fluke, Shark
Ebb Tide Fishing
470 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
Targets: Fluke, Black sea bass, Striped bass, Porgy, Tautog, Squid
Elizabeth II Charters
426 West Lake Drive Extension, Montauk, NY 11954
Targets: Shark, Tuna, Striped bass, Fluke, Porgy, Black sea bass, Tautog, Cod
Lady Grace Charters
West Lake Fishing Marina, 352 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY
Targets: Tautog, Bluefish, Fluke, Porgy, Black sea bass, Shark, Striped bass, Tuna
Lazybones
474 W Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954
Targets: Fluke, Striped bass, Bluefish
November Rain Charters
Westlake Marina, 352 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
Targets: Black sea bass, Fluke, Striped bass
Peace of Mind Charters
Ponquogue Marine, 86 Foster Ave, Hampton Bays, NY
Targets: Striped bass, Fluke
Sea Wife IV
Viking Dock, 466 Westlake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
Targets: Shark, Tuna
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 12 operators: Montauk fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Montauk at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 1; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1; Full day (8 hours or more) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Striped bass, Fluke, Shark, Black sea bass, Porgy, Tautog, Bluefish, Tuna.
- In season in October: Striped bass, Fluke, Black sea bass, Porgy, Tautog, Bluefish (see the Montauk season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 20 guests (the largest up to 25).
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Montauk fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Montauk: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Montauk?
The fish these guides list most often are Striped bass, Fluke, Shark, Black sea bass, Porgy, Tautog. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Montauk?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Montauk also runs offshore trips: 8 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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