Long Island Sound has a lot to offer to a passionate inshore angler, and no one knows it better than Captain Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters! With well over a decade of fishing experience in the local waters, Capt. Sean is ready to take you to the best bite in the area.

Join him on his 28’ Parker boat that is fitted with twin 300 HP Yamaha engines and spacious enough to accommodate up to 6 passengers. The vessel is stable and comfortable, with an onboard toilet, and a sitting area. To find the best fishing grounds for the day, there are quality navigational electronics, and of course, the captain’s ample knowledge of the fish behavior.

The waters of Long Island Sound are teeming with various fish species, ready to gulp down your lure in no time. On expeditions with Port of Call Charters, you will be targeting anything from Bluefish, Tautog, and Black Drum to Porgy, Black Seabass, Weakfish, and Flounder.

All bait and tackle will be provided for you, but if you’d like to bring your favorite rod, you’re welcome to do so. When you come back to land, you will get your catch clean and filleted, so that you can cook it later using your favorite recipe.

Charters with Capt. Sean are child-friendly and departure times are flexible, he even organizes Kids Fishing Special trips, where you can take your little ones to help them fall in love with fishing.

You only need to pack snacks and drinks, and leave everything else in your guide’s capable hands. With Port of Call Charters, unforgettable fishing times lie ahead!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $725
    If you want to go fishing with your whole family or you've got a larger party of close fishing friends, this 4-hour trip is a great choice! Fluke, Porgy, Black Seabass, Weakfish, Tautog, and many more are on the menu, and you can even make a little contest to see who will be most successful after the expedition. Times are adjustable.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) (copy)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 10 (Sat, Sun)
    US $725
    If you want to go fishing with your whole family or you've got a larger party of close fishing friends, this 4-hour trip is a great choice! Flounder, Porgy, Black Seabass, Weakfish, Tautog, and many more are on the menu, and you can even make a little contest to see who will be most successful after the expedition. Times are adjustable.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 10
    US $725
    If you want to go fishing with your whole family or you've got a larger party of close fishing friends, this 4-hour trip is a great choice! Flounder, Porgy, Black Seabass, Weakfish, Tautog, and many more are on the menu, and you can even make a little contest to see who will be most successful after the expedition. Times can be adjusted. Please inform the crew if you are requesting an adjustment. Times are adjustable. Please request time change with booking.
  • Private trip
    Blackfish Trips
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 11 - Dec 1
    US $1,150
    7 am - 3pm. 1-6 passengers for Blackfish and Seabass. All bait and tackle is provided.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Dec 1 (Sat, Sun)
    US $1,150
    Hit the waters of Long Island Sound for 8 hours with up to six and have the fishing time of your life! Chase the inshore A-listers like Fluke, Weakfish, Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Tautog and return home with a cooler full of fish fillets.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (copy)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Dec 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $1,150
    Hit the waters of Long Island Sound for 8 hours with up to six and have the fishing time of your life! Chase the inshore A-listers like Fluke Weakfish, Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Tautog and return home with a cooler full of fish fillets.
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FAQs about Port Of Call Charters

Port Of Call Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $725 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Blackfish Trips (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Full Day Trip (copy) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Port Of Call Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Simrad EVO 3
  • Fishfinder Simrad S2009
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minnkota
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Simrad

Trips booked with Port Of Call Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa and Penn)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Port Of Call Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Long Island Sound)

Port Of Call Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Port Of Call Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Sean Crean
Halesite, New York, United States
1 Fishing Report
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2019
Captain Sean Crean has been a passionate fisherman as long as he can remember, which is exactly why he decided to run charters for a living. Long Island Sound has been his fishing playground for the past 15 years and to this day, his angling enthusiasm is just as strong as it was some years ago. The captain has also participated in several Long Island Sound Bluefish tournaments over the years and was successful.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)

Boat specs

Parker (Pilothouse) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Long Island Sound

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Simrad EVO 3
Fishfinder
Simrad S2009
Bed
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minnkota

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa and Penn
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
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Walter S.
East Northport, NY
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The best of the best

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 14, 2023
Sean, and his first mate Helena did an outstanding job of finding great fishing spots and making it a very special day for...
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Dennis O.
East Islip, NY
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Fun day of fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 24, 2023
had a great time captain Sean knew where to go had fish as soon as we drop are lines from porgies seabass and ling.
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Justin G.
Valley Stream, NY
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Half Day Trip with Captain Sean

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 19, 2022
Had an amazing time with Captain Sean! He put us on fish and was very friendly and professional. He communicated clearly before...
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Andy R.
Brooklyn, New York
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Fishing on the Long Island Sound: Cap Sean and and 1st mate Helena

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 28, 2022
Great trip helping my wife and 5 year old Cap Sean and and 1st mate Helena were amazing.  Would recommend them to your seasoned...
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Richard G.
Astoria, NY
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8 hour trip with captain Crean

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 18, 2021
Sean and Andrew were super knowledge and nice though out the entire trip! Very beginner friendly as well. Had so much fun and...
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