{"id":10867,"date":"2019-10-31T13:57:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T12:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=10867"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:40:41","slug":"fishing-in-montauk-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-montauk-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Montauk Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Fishing in <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/ny\/montauk?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10867\">Montauk<\/a> is nothing short of fantastic. Thrown way out on the end of Long Island, surrounded by open ocean, everything here revolves around the water. The town has the largest fishing fleet in the state. It was also the stage for several world record catches. In short, Montauk is all about man versus the sea.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/4snsm5dee3.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='4snsm5dee3']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/4snsm5dee3\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"4snsm5dee3\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">Located just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Manhatten, you&rsquo;ll feel like you&rsquo;re entering a different world once you set foot on Long Island. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and marked by long stretches of beach and charming seaside towns, this is where you come to get a taste of what East Coast fishing is all about. Freeport, Port Jefferson, and Hampton Bays are just a few of the productive areas you can visit for great fishing on Long Island, but if there&rsquo;s one place that stands tall above the rest &ndash; it&rsquo;s Montauk. Located on the easternmost tip of Long Island, and home to New York State&rsquo;s largest charter fleet, it&rsquo;s no surprise that any angler worth their salt decides to fish here.\r\n\r\nIn today&rsquo;s video, we&rsquo;re going to tell you exactly why fishing in Montauk is so good. We&rsquo;ll bust a few myths about it only being a summer fishing destination, get into the species you can catch, and introduce you to the incredible community of anglers and captains that are loyal to this town. But, before we dive in make sure to hit the like and subscribe buttons to stay up to date on all the latest fishing videos. There&rsquo;s no better fish to kick things off with than Striped Bass.\r\n\r\nMontauk is one of the best destinations on the East Coast to get your hands on specimens weighing up to 50 pounds or more. The season for Stripers or Rockfish, as they&rsquo;re commonly called here, usually runs from late spring and hits its peak in early fall. This is when large schools migrate through the waters off of Montauk Point, bringing hoards of New Yorkers to town. Anglers can cast their lines from the beach or the rocks surrounding the iconic Montauk Point Lighthouse or hop aboard a charter boat to cover more ground.\r\n\r\nSpots along the South and North Shores, as well as the &ldquo;Elbow&rdquo; are notorious for big fish, and being aboard a moving vessel will allow you to cover more ground and try out various techniques including trolling. Coming in at a close second to Stripers in terms of popularity are Fluke. They&rsquo;re great to eat and they&rsquo;re pretty easy hook &ndash; making them an excellent addition to a family fishing trip. If you&rsquo;re fishing with kids, you can also add Porgy, Black Seabass, and Tautog, known locally as Blackfish, to your list of targets suitable for all skill levels.\r\n\r\nThe fish we&rsquo;ve mentioned up to this point are great targets and make for excellent eating &ndash; but if you&rsquo;re up for a real adventure there&rsquo;s nowhere to go but deep offshore. This is where you&rsquo;re going to find two of Montauk&rsquo;s most exciting fish to target. First up are Tuna. To catch Bluefin, Yellowfin, or Albacore Tuna, you&rsquo;ll need a well-equipped charter boat and a good amount of physical strength.\r\n\r\nTuna fishing is no easy feat and most anglers will agree that these fish provide some of the most aggressive fight pound for pound. You&rsquo;ll also need to travel further distances to reach the &ldquo;Canyon&rdquo; and the &ldquo;Humps,&rdquo; or even go as far as the edge of the Continental Shelf, to access their habitats. As a result, full-day and multi-day trips are recommended &ndash; and trust us it&rsquo;s worth it. Tuna are some of the most delicious fish in the ocean and their seasons off the coast of Montauk run for a good chunk of the year.\r\n\r\nThe best months for Bluefin Tuna are June, July, and September whereas Yellowfin are active from June to early October. Tuna aren&rsquo;t the only hard-fighting fish in the deep waters off the coast of Montauk &ndash; it&rsquo;s also where you&rsquo;ll find several varieties of Sharks. Battles with these beasts can go on for hours, depending on their size. Just ask the guy who caught a record-breaking Blue Shark here back in 2001.\r\n\r\nYou should be aware, however, that Shark fishing is heavily regulated in New York&rsquo;s waters. Make sure you&rsquo;re checking in with your captain before you start wrestling. One myth we need to bust\r\n\r\nis that Montauk is only a summer fishing destination. The scene is active year-round, but the types of fish that are available and the methods you use to catch them will vary depending on the season.\r\n\r\nDuring the spring and fall, Stripers and Bluefish are commonly caught both from the shore and aboard charter boats. The winter months are definitely slower, but if you&rsquo;re willing to brave the cold do as the locals do and head out in search of Blackfish, as well as Cod and Ling. The summer months are when the fishing peaks and you can add Fluke and Seabass to your target list while you&rsquo;re out bottom fishing or seek out Tuna and Sharks on deep sea trips. As we mentioned earlier, Montauk is home to\r\n\r\nNew York State&rsquo;s largest fleet of charter boats &ndash; so as you can imagine this is one of the most popular ways to get out on the water.\r\n\r\nThere are multiple benefits to chartering a boat, including the opportunity to cover more ground and try out a variety of different techniques, but your most invaluable asset is your captain. You&rsquo;ll have the option to charter either a private vessel or head out with a group on a shared charter. That means there&rsquo;s something for everyone&rsquo;s budget when you&rsquo;re visiting Montauk. If you prefer to stay with your feet firmly planted on the ground, you&rsquo;re also in luck.\r\n\r\nMontauk is considered the surf fishing capital of the world, and with beaches as beautiful as the one surrounding this town that should come as no surprise. The summer months are the best time to give it a try and the beaches are packed with anglers. Bring your gear, find a spot, and wait for the bite. There are a few more things to cover before\r\n\r\nyou&rsquo;re ready to hit the water.\r\n\r\nA fishing license isn&rsquo;t required to go saltwater fishing in New York. The only thing you need to do is register with the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry. Luckily for you, it&rsquo;s free! And if you&rsquo;re fishing with a licensed charter captain, you won&rsquo;t even have to do that since they&rsquo;ll take care of it for you.\r\n\r\nYour captain will also make sure you&rsquo;re respecting all of New York State&rsquo;s regulations related to open seasons, size limits, and harvesting limits. The state has pretty rigorous rules, all in an effort to ensure the fishery stays thriving. There are several species of Sharks that are prohibited from being targeted, including Makos and some species of Thresher Sharks. Fish like Bluefin Tuna, Fluke, and Striped Bass are also subject to strict harvesting limits and seasons to prevent overfishing.\r\n\r\nAside from ensuring you&rsquo;re following all the rules, it&rsquo;s best practice to keep only what you plan to eat and safely return everything else.\r\n\r\nAnd that&rsquo;s it! You&rsquo;re ready to go fishing in Montauk. To find the fishing charter that&rsquo;s right for you and the trip you&rsquo;re planning, download the FishingBooker app.\r\n\r\nIt&rsquo;s available on Google Play and the App Store and allows you to browse the largest selection of fishing charters, compare prices and amenities, and book fast and easy. Or, check us out online at FishingBooker.com and start planning your Montauk fishing trip today!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>In this article, we cover the top fish species, methods, fishing spots, seasons, and more to make sure you get the most out of your time at &ldquo;The End.&rdquo; Become Brody in your very own battle with Jaws. Cast into bays boiling with fish during Montauk&rsquo;s Striper blitz. Otherwise, just haul in some tasty treats with the family. Whatever you&rsquo;re after, you&rsquo;ll find it here in spades.<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-montauk\">Best Fish to Catch in Montauk<\/h2><p>Montauk is perfectly placed for awesome angling. Every species migrating in and out of Long Island Sound knocks on its door twice a year. Heading offshore, you get a 20-mile head start compared to the mainland. Then there are the strong currents and structure that predators love to hunt in. Add that all together and you get lots of fish. Here are a few of the local favorites.<\/p><h3 id=\"sharks\">Sharks<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Montauk-Shark-Fishing.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of Mako Shark in the water with a hook in its mouth after Montauk Shark fishing adventure\" class=\"wp-image-44491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Montauk-Shark-Fishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Montauk-Shark-Fishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Montauk-Shark-Fishing-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The blue water off Montauk is home to a variety of huge, toothy terrors. Mako Sharks are the star of the show, known for their incredible acrobatics and almost human-like intelligence. You can also find giant Blues and Threshers &ndash; just ask the guy who caught the <a href=\"https:\/\/igfa.org\/igfa-world-records-search\/?search_type=CommonNameSummary&amp;search_term_1=Shark%2C+blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">world record Blue Shark<\/a> here in 2001.<\/p><p>Makos, Threshers, and Blues are the big three in the Montauk Shark fishing scene, but they&rsquo;re not alone. You can also find Tiger and Hammerhead Sharks in the deepest reaches. You might even see a Great White. This is Jaws territory, after all. White Sharks are strictly protected, but even a glimpse of these majestic beasts is something you&rsquo;ll never forget.<\/p><h3 id=\"tuna\">Tuna<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Tuna-FIshing-Montauk.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of two anglers standing on a charter fishing boat and one angler squatting in front of them while they are showing off their Tuna catch\" class=\"wp-image-44492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Tuna-FIshing-Montauk.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Tuna-FIshing-Montauk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Tuna-FIshing-Montauk-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you think Sharks are the only monsters patrolling these seas, think again. Bluefin, Yellowfin, and Albacore Tuna also pass by on their annual migrations. You can even find Bigeye Tuna out at the canyons, on the edge of the continental shelf. Nothing compares to the sheer power and determination of a hooked Bluefin, but all four species put up a serious fight.<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s one more &ldquo;Tuna&rdquo; that people go crazy for in Montauk &ndash; False Albacore. Albies come screaming past Long Island at the end of summer. &ldquo;Little Tunny&rdquo; may only be a fraction of the size of &ldquo;true&rdquo; Tunas, but they put up enough fight to be listed with the best of them. In particular, catching <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/false-albacore-fly-fishing-101\/\">Albies on the fly<\/a> is an experience every angler should try.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 id=\"striped-bass\">Striped Bass<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Montauk-Striped-Bass.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of an angler standing on a charter boat and holding Striped Bass with both his hands during a bright sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-44493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Montauk-Striped-Bass.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Montauk-Striped-Bass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135554\/Montauk-Striped-Bass-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Montauk&rsquo;s Striped Bass fishing is the stuff of legends. During the annual Striper blitz, the shallows get so full of fish that there&rsquo;s barely room for them to swim. You can practically walk on the water, it&rsquo;s that thick with fish. If you&rsquo;re struggling to imagine what that would look like, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WwdYTl2h_Fo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bass blitz video<\/a> should give you an idea.<\/p><p>Sound like fun? It sure is! And unlike deep sea monster hunts, it&rsquo;s something that anyone can enjoy. Seasoned anglers can wrestle cows to beat their personal best. Beginners can feel the thrill of casting into the raging foam and reeling in their first Striper. And did we mention that Striped Bass are delicious? No wonder they&rsquo;re one of America&rsquo;s favorite fish.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='1229' data-destination-title='Montauk' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='bass_striped'data-headline='Top Striped Bass Fishing Charters in Montauk'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"fluke\">Fluke<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Montauk-Fluke-Fishing.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a female angler holding Fluke with both hands and smiling while standing on a charter fishing boat and posing against the skyline of the city in the background\" class=\"wp-image-44494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Montauk-Fluke-Fishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Montauk-Fluke-Fishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Montauk-Fluke-Fishing-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Montauk is famous for its giant &ldquo;doormat&rdquo; Fluke, aka Summer Flounder. The world record was set here way back in 1975 at an eye-popping 22 pounds. Local anglers have been trying to beat it ever since. Even if you don&rsquo;t catch a record-breaker, you&rsquo;re in for some good fights and delicious fillets if you go Fluke fishing in Montauk.<\/p><p>But what about all the other Flounder species? We&rsquo;re glad you asked. As well as the Summer Flounder, you can find Winter Flounder and Yellowtail Flounder in Montauk. These guys aren&rsquo;t nearly as big or popular, but they do tag the Fluke out when the water gets cold.<\/p><h3 id=\"porgy\">Porgy<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Montauk-Porgy-Fishing.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of an angler standing on a Montauk charter fishing boat and proudly showing off his Porgy catches\" class=\"wp-image-44495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Montauk-Porgy-Fishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Montauk-Porgy-Fishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Montauk-Porgy-Fishing-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re just after a little fun and some tasty fish to show for it, Porgy fishing is for you. Also known as Scup, these little critters make for amazing table fare. They&rsquo;re also easy for kids and beginners to catch. All told, Porgies are the perfect target on a family fishing trip.<\/p><p>It won&rsquo;t just be Scup on the end of your line, mind you. Your average trip will also put you on Black Seabass, Tautog (Blackfish), and more, depending on when you go. You won&rsquo;t go hungry after bottom fishing around Montauk.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='1229' data-destination-title='Montauk' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Montauk<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-montauk\">How to Go Fishing in Montauk<\/h2><p>You could write a book on the tricks and tactics for fishing in Montauk. In fact, several people have. Instead of spending the next five hours going into detail about every technique and tackle setup, we&rsquo;ll cover the pros and cons of the two main ways of working these waters: charter fishing and surf fishing.<\/p><h3 id=\"on-a-boat\">On a Boat<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Charter-Fishing-in-Montauk.jpg\" alt=\"A charter fishing boat cruising past Montauk Lighthouse in search of trophy fish during a bright and sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-44496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Charter-Fishing-in-Montauk.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Charter-Fishing-in-Montauk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135553\/Charter-Fishing-in-Montauk-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There&rsquo;s a reason why Montauk has the biggest charter fleet in <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/new-york-fishing\/\">New York<\/a>. Fishing on a boat really lets you get the most of your trip. In fact, it&rsquo;s the only way to target species like Tuna and Sharks. You&rsquo;re more mobile, allowing you to follow the fish. You can use techniques like trolling and drifting that just aren&rsquo;t possible from shore. You can also carry a lot more gear.<\/p><p>It&rsquo;s not all smooth sailing, though. The seas around Montauk are some of the most challenging in the Northeast. Think strong currents, hidden shoals, and big waves. It&rsquo;s best to have an experienced local at the helm. Because of this, most people join charters or party boats. If you&rsquo;re piloting the boat yourself, always fish with somebody who knows the area.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='1229' data-destination-title='Montauk' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Montauk'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"from-shore\">From Shore<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Surf-fishing-in-Montauk.jpg\" alt=\"An angler in waders fishing on a beach on Long Island in New York during the sunset when there aren&rsquo;t any beachgoers and swimmers\" class=\"wp-image-44497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Surf-fishing-in-Montauk.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Surf-fishing-in-Montauk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Surf-fishing-in-Montauk-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Montauk is the &ldquo;Surf Fishing Capital of the World.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s as simple as that. The town has some of the most beautiful beaches you could ask for. Just beyond the sand, big <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/topwater-striper-fishing-on-boulder-fields\/\">boulder fields<\/a> dot the surf, creating cover for fish and endless fun for anglers. Stripers are the star of the surf, but you&rsquo;ll also find plenty of Bluefish and False Albacore if you time your trip right.<\/p><p>It can be tough to find space in Montauk during high season. Beaches are thick with fishermen or bustling with beach-goers. Once you find a spot, your fishing gear will take a beating from the rough seas (rod rental isn&rsquo;t really an option). If you need repairs or replacements, Paulie&rsquo;s Tackle should be able to sort you out &ndash; it&rsquo;s a pillar of the local surf fishing scene.<\/p><h2 id=\"montauk-fishing-spots\">Montauk Fishing Spots<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Surf-fishing-in-Montauk-1.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of two anglers going home after a successful day of surf casting and carrying their fishing equipment and fish they caught on their backs\" class=\"wp-image-44498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Surf-fishing-in-Montauk-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Surf-fishing-in-Montauk-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Surf-fishing-in-Montauk-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>We&rsquo;ve covered the main pros and cons of each style of fishing. We&rsquo;ve gone over what you can catch. Now you just need to know where to do it. Obviously, the best honey holes are a closely-guarded secret. The only way to find them is by spending time with local anglers. In the meantime, here are a few good spots to get you started.<\/p><h3 id=\"boat-fishing-spots\">Boat Fishing Spots<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Elbow: <\/strong>This classic Striper fishing spot sits just off the tip of Montauk Point. The currents can be strong, but the Striped Bass and Bluefish don&rsquo;t seem to mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Frisbees:<\/strong> Sitting a couple of miles off Ditch Plains is one of the best Fluke fishing spots in Montauk. Expect trophy-sized Flatfish as well as plenty of Black Seabass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butterfish Hole:<\/strong> A classic Shark and Tuna spot just 20 miles south of Montauk. The fish don&rsquo;t get that big here, but you can enjoy a slice of the action without the long journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fishtails:<\/strong> For monster Tuna, Sharks, and Marlin, head to the canyons. Also known as Block Canyon, the Fishtails are a good 70 miles away. It&rsquo;s a long run, but well worth it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"shore-fishing-spots\">Shore Fishing Spots<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Montauk Lighthouse:<\/strong> The rocks around the lighthouse are an amazing Striper and Albie spot. Nearby Turtle Cove is also great if you prefer to fish from the beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browns:<\/strong> Another rocky spot just south of the lighthouse. Park at Camp Hero and take a stroll until you see activity in the water. You&rsquo;ll be locked in battle before you know it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shagwong Beach:<\/strong> A great Northside Striper spot, especially when the outgoing tide washes fish close to the shore. You need a special permit to drive here, though.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ditch Plains<\/strong>: Sand, rocks, parking &ndash; what more could you need? Ditch Plains Beach itself can get busy, so explore east along the shore until you find some casting space.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-montauk\">When to Go Fishing in Montauk<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Montauk-seasonal-crowds.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of several surf anglers fishing and casting from the remote rocky beach during a cold and cloudy day\" class=\"wp-image-44499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Montauk-seasonal-crowds.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Montauk-seasonal-crowds-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Montauk-seasonal-crowds-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Montauk is a highly seasonal fishery. Most species are only in town for a couple of months on their journey along the Atlantic coast. Because of this, you really need to plan out when you&rsquo;re going to visit. You can also take part in some awesome events if you time your trip right.<\/p><h3 id=\"montauk-fishing-seasons\">Montauk Fishing Seasons<\/h3><p>The Montauk deep sea fishing season starts in late June, when the first big Bluefin show up. By July, all four Tuna species are around, as are Montauk&rsquo;s infamous Sharks. Bluefin head north in August, but come back for round two in September. This is the height of Montauk&rsquo;s big game bite.<\/p><p>Inshore, things are pretty similar. The biggest Striper blitzes usually happen in September and October, which is also the only time you can target Scup on a charter. It&rsquo;s not all fall fun, though. There&rsquo;s a short spring Striper run, and Bluefish and Fluke are in town all summer long.<\/p><p>Montauk isn&rsquo;t completely dead in winter, either. The cold months are actually the best time to target Groundfish like Cod. You can also catch the end of the Tautog season in December. However, most charter boats shut up shop or head south in the middle of winter.<\/p><p>Looking for more in-depth information? Check out our full <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/NY\/montauk?booking_days=1&amp;booking_persons=2&amp;utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10867\">fishing calendar<\/a> for details on what&rsquo;s hot each month and when to target all of Montauk&rsquo;s top fish species.<\/p><h3 id=\"montauk-fishing-tournaments\">Montauk Fishing Tournaments<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Montauk-Fishing-Tournaments.jpg\" alt=\"An angler in shorts and a shirt fishing over the side of a charter boat in the sea\" class=\"wp-image-44500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Montauk-Fishing-Tournaments.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Montauk-Fishing-Tournaments-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135552\/Montauk-Fishing-Tournaments-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>For some people, the fish themselves don&rsquo;t put up enough of a challenge. To others, half the fun of fishing is meeting interesting, like-minded people. If that sounds like you, you&rsquo;ll be happy to hear that there are several fishing tournaments held in Montauk each year.<\/p><p>Big game anglers have two events to choose from. The oldest is the Montauk Marine Basin Shark Tournament. It&rsquo;s been going for 50 years and focuses on catching one huge Shark per day while <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fish-tagging-101\/\">tagging<\/a> the rest to help with conservation. The Montauk Canyon Challenge sees anglers speed out to the canyons on the hunt for Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Sharks.<\/p><p>Inshore, you&rsquo;ve also got two main choices. Shore-based anglers reel in their best Stripers and Bluefish in the Montauk Surf Fishing Classic. Boaters can join the Montauk Mercury Grand Slam to target Fluke, Blufish, Striped Bass, and Seabass. This tournament has three divisions: recreational, professional, and party, so everyone can get involved.<\/p><h2 id=\"montauk-fishing-regulations\">Montauk Fishing Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/22124242\/Montauk-Fishing-Regulations.jpg\" alt='An infographic showing the flag of New York state, along with text that says \"Montauk Fishing Regulations What You Need to Know\" against a dark blue background.' class=\"wp-image-69907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/22124242\/Montauk-Fishing-Regulations.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/22124242\/Montauk-Fishing-Regulations-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/22124242\/Montauk-Fishing-Regulations-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/22124242\/Montauk-Fishing-Regulations-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>You know what you want to catch. You know when, where, and how you&rsquo;re going to do it. We won&rsquo;t keep you off the water much longer, we promise. Before you go, there are a couple of things worth mentioning. <\/p><p>Don&rsquo;t need a license to fish for saltwater species in New York. However, you may need to enroll in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dec.ny.gov\/permits\/54950.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Recreational Marine Fishing Registry<\/a>. This is completely free and you only need to do it once per year. If you&rsquo;re fishing on a charter or party boat, you don&rsquo;t even need to do this.<\/p><p>Some species, like Tuna and Sharks, require a special <a href=\"https:\/\/hmspermits.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Highly Migratory Species Permit<\/a>. Again, if you&rsquo;re on a fishing charter, this will be covered by your captain. However, if you&rsquo;re planning on taking your own boat out, make sure to apply in good time ahead of your trip.<\/p><h3 id=\"safe-release\">Safe Release<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135551\/Catch-and-Release-Fishing-in-Montauk-1.jpg\" alt=\"A Mako Shark being held by an angler before being released\" class=\"wp-image-44502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135551\/Catch-and-Release-Fishing-in-Montauk-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135551\/Catch-and-Release-Fishing-in-Montauk-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135551\/Catch-and-Release-Fishing-in-Montauk-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>We recommend that you only keep fish that you&rsquo;re planning to eat. This is even more important for species that are facing extinction. Bluefin Tuna and Mako Sharks are both endangered species, while Thresher Sharks and Bigeye Tuna are vulnerable to extinction. <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/catch-and-release-fishing-tips-for-beginners\/\">Release<\/a> these fish to make sure that your grandkids also get the chance to catch them.<\/p><p>Whatever you catch, it&rsquo;s important to make sure it swims off healthy. There are a few simple ways to do this: Always use circle hooks, avoid using super-light tackle that exhausts the fish, and keep it in the water at all times if you can. These are easy changes that make a huge difference to a fish&rsquo;s chances of surviving.<\/p><h2 id=\"fishing-in-montauk-far-from-the-last-resort\">Fishing in Montauk: Far From the Last Resort<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135550\/Fishing-in-Montauk.jpg\" alt=\"A sunset view of a golden sandy beach, the calm blue water, and a red and white lighthouse on the rocky hill in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-44503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135550\/Fishing-in-Montauk.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135550\/Fishing-in-Montauk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135550\/Fishing-in-Montauk-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Montauk has gained some pretty unfair nicknames over the years. Some call it &#8220;A small drinking town with a big fishing problem.&#8221; To others, it&rsquo;s simply &ldquo;The Last Resort.&rdquo; However, for those in the know, Montauk is an angler&rsquo;s paradise. From sandy beaches to the deepest reaches of the Atlantic Ocean, the town has some incredible angling waiting for you. You&rsquo;ll love it.<\/p><p><em>Have you ever been fishing in Montauk? Where did you go, and what did you catch? Share your top fishing tips or tear ours apart. Either way, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!<\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fishing in Montauk is nothing short of fantastic. Thrown way out on the end of Long Island, surrounded by open ocean, everything here revolves around the water. The town has the largest fishing fleet in the state. It was also the stage for several world record catches. In short, Montauk is all about man versus [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":20417,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1472],"tags":[358,356,359,594,619,460,386,388],"class_list":["post-10867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-where-to-fish","tag-beginners-advice","tag-big-game-fishing","tag-fishing-without-a-boat","tag-long-island","tag-montauk","tag-new-york","tag-sharks","tag-sustainable-fishing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Montauk Fishing: The Complete Guide (Updated 2022)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-montauk-complete-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Montauk Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Fishing in Montauk: - 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