When you can’t decide whether you’d like to go inshore fishing for several hours or you’re up for a proper offshore adventure, why not get both in one charter? With Drifter Sport Fishing, you can go Striper chasing one day, and then battle Sharks the next.

Depending on what your preferences are, as well as the time you can spare to spend on the water, you can choose your expedition and enjoy the beauty and abundance of the New York fishery. Captain Rob Foley will be your captain for the day, and he’s not only a passionate fisherman but a highly experienced captain too, well versed in the ways of the fish.

The boat that will be the epicenter of all the fishing action is an L&H sportfisher outfitted with strong twin 330 HP Cummins engines that make her speedy on both inshore and offshore waters. She’s got room to accommodate up to 5 persons, whether it’s a group of excited angling buddies or a family ready to try their hand in something completely new.

You don’t have to worry about rods, reels, or terminal tackle, they will be waiting for you on board, as well as live bait and lures. If you’re a fyrodder looking for the next big catch, Capt. Rob can take you to the best fly fishing spots, as long as you bring your own equipment. If you need any help on the boat, you’ll have a trusty first mate with you at all times, and he will even fillet your catch for you after the trip. If you’re happy with his services, 20% tip is much appreciated.

There’s a variety of expeditions you could venture on – from inshore excursions that will put on the trail of Striped Bass, Porgies, Flounder, and Black Seabass, to offshore escapades that will have you chasing Tuna, Tilefish, Sharks, Mahi Mahi, and majestic Billfish.

Drifter Sport Fishing is a family friendly charter and the perfect choice if you’re looking for a fun outing with your loved ones. Find out what makes fishing with Capt. Rob such a wonderful experience!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Twilight
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $650
    Short evening trip
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    Book this 5-hour trip when you're in the mood to snag inshore favorites that reside in the Montauk waters. You'll be casting your line for Porgies, Stripers, Black Seabass, and Flounder.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $750
    Spend your afternoon fishing and come home with a freshly caught dinner. Join Capt. Rob for 5 hours of testing your line and luck and fishing for Black Seabass, Flounder, Striped Bass, and Porgy.
  • Private trip
    Night Trip - Striped Bass
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    US $1,000
    If going after Stripers is your passion, then you've found the trip for you. Head out with the sunset and try your hand in fishing for Striped Bass in the cover of night. Other species could easily find their way to your hook as well.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,350
    For this 8-hour trip, you will be casting your line around the Montauk Point Light, the lighthouse where inshore favorites like to hang out. Stay on the lookout for Bass, Porgie, and Flounder, all of them are highly likely to get hooked.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $2,000
    In the offshore waters, a full day trip means 10 hours on the ocean and plenty of opportunities to go after Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, and Tuna. Alternatively, this can be an extended inshore trip, if that's more to your liking. This adventure can be completely tailored to your preferences, so don't hesitate to let your captain know what you'd like to do.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $2,600
    Your 12-hour fishing bonanza can begin as soon as you come aboard Capt. Rob's boat. You will be heading out further from the shore and targeting Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, as well as Cod and sharks.
  • Private trip
    Canyon Trip - Tuna/Tilefish
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    18 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $4,500
    Are you ready for an 18-hour fishing jaunt that will put you on the red-hot bite of Tuna and Golden Tilefish? If the answer is a resounding yes, then come aboard and snatch an impressive-sized catch you'll want to boast about to all your fishing friends.
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FAQs about Drifter Sport Fishing

Drifter Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Twilight (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Night Trip - Striped Bass (5 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip - Offshore (9 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $4,500 per group - Canyon Trip - Tuna/Tilefish (18 hours)

When you book a trip with Drifter Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Drifter Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Drifter Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Drifter Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Drifter Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Swordfish
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Rob Foley
Montauk, New York, United States
2 Fishing Reports
32 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since August 2018
With Captain Rob Foley at the helm, you get a guide with decades of experience on the local waters. He's been casting lines around Montauk since he was a teenager, and that's when he fell in love with fishing. Capt. Rob is also an avid tournament participant, and his biggest and most prized catch is a 1000lb Mako Shark. He loves taking anglers and families fishing, showing them tips and tricks, and being a part of their fishing adventures.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

L & H (Sportfishing) originally built in 2003. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Tom L.
Baldwin, NY
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Half day with Captain Rob

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 5, 2023
Captain Rob was very knowledgeable about all things related to fish and took us to some great spots where we caught around...
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Andie K.
New York, New York
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 13, 2023
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Brian H.
East Northport, NY
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Half Day Trip With Capt Rob

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2022
Highly recommend this charter. Capt Rob and his son were welcoming and provided an excellent fishing experience. This is real...
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Steven P.
Brentwood, New York
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Best charter I’ve been on

VERIFIED   Night Trip - Striped Bass on July 17, 2021
Captain Rob was great 1st time fishing out in Montauk and had a blast he was very knowledgeable of the waters and put us in...
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Carlos R.
Monticello, NY
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 5, 2021
Rob and his mate were friendly, professional and excellent hosts. We were a party of 4 and they couldn’t have been more courteous....
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