Lady L Charters 

4.9/5 (9 reviews)
 180 Mansion Avenue, Staten Island, New York City, NY 10308, United States

Captain Rudy Maisto invites you to come aboard the Lady L and join him for an adventure on the New York area waters. Lady L Charters specializes in fishing for trophy Striped Bass and have been doing so for the last 30 years. They’ll adapt the trip to best serve your needs. So go for the fast-paced action and chase trophies or relax in nature while fishing the popular spots.

Lady L is one of Staten Island’s finest fishing boats and has been for the last 40 years. It’s fishing as it should be aboard this sea-hardened vessel. She’s a 33’ Blackfin sport fisher powered by twin 430 HP Cummins engines. On board, you’ll find all the electronic and safety equipment you could think of. The boat also has epirb. Captain Rudy has been a professional fisherman most of his life and his boat reflects that.

Up to 6 anglers can join all charter trips, including any kids ages 4 and older. All guests are able to fish at the same time. Fishing tackle, artificial lures, and live bait are all covered by the charter. You may still bring your gear if you’d like to fish with the equipment you’re familiar with. Also included in the price is your fishing license so no need to worry about getting one before the trip.

The charter built its name on catching giant Striped Bass and you’ll be able to be a part of this tradition. If you chose to, you can also try your hand at bottom fishing or jigging and target Black Seabass and Fluke.

The only things you should remember to bring with you are food and drinks. Also, remember to dress for the season you’re fishing in.

Now, if you’re ready to escape the breakneck pace of NYC, book a trip with Lady L and meet Capt. Rudy on the water!

Rudy Maisto

Captain

Rudy Maisto

35 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Price for up to 6 people
US $700 
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Dec 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 6 people
US $900 
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Dec 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,000 
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (7)

Half day with Captain Rudy
Half day with Captain Rudy
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

67%

Caught fish

80%

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Zoe Z.
Zoe Z.

New York, NY

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day with Captain Rudy

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on June 11, 2023

Caught 3 monster strippers and one keeper! Had a blast hunting different spots and hanging on the water. Captain Rudy and his first mate Gene were amazing, they made it a better day than we expected. My whole group is looking forward to going again!

Caught 3 monster strippers and one keeper! Had a blast hunting different spots and hanging on the water. Captain Rudy and his first mate Gene were amazing, they made it a better day than we expected. My whole group is looking forward to going again!  

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 Zoe Z. recommends Lady L Charters
2 persons find this review helpful

Michael H.
Michael H.

Staten Island, New York

4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Dad's and Son's gone fishing.

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip on June 6, 2021

This was a day that was planned for the guys to fish,but more important bond with each other. The day started out slow but when it picked up we had a great time. Watching the young guys reel in the fish was hilarious until they got the hang of it. Being on the boat was very relaxing.The guys had a good time.Captain Rudy and the First mate were diligent about us finding fish and enjoying ourselves. If it weren't for them searching around we may have not caught any fish. Thanks guys for making the trip special. By the way the family loved the Blue fish. Peace!!!

This was a day that was planned for the guys to fish,but more important bond with each other. The day started out slow but when it picked up we had a great time. Watching the young guys reel in the fish was hilarious until they got the hang of it. Being on the boat was very relaxing.The guys had a good time.Captain Rudy and the First mate were diligent about us finding fish and enjoying ourselves. If it weren't for them searching around we may have not caught any fish. Thanks guys for making...  

 Michael H. recommends Lady L Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Rudy Maisto
Rudy Maisto (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2021
Thanks Mike had a great time with you guys hope to see you soon

Anthony O.
Anthony O.

Avenel, New Jersey

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Rudy

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6 Hour Trip on October 28, 2022

 

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 Anthony O. recommends Lady L Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Yury A.
Yury A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Rudy

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on April 16, 2022

 

 Yury A. recommends Lady L Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Rudy Maisto
Rudy Maisto (The Captain)
Replied on April 22, 2022
First time out caught a bunch of bass great people great time
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Steven M.
Steven M.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

6 Hour Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip on August 27, 2021

A really hot day , fishing was slow but definitely not from a lack of effort by the captain and the mate. Thanks Guys.

A really hot day , fishing was slow but definitely not from a lack of effort by the captain and the mate. Thanks Guys.  

 Steven M. recommends Lady L Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Rudy Maisto
Rudy Maisto (The Captain)
Replied on August 27, 2021
Thanks Steve u guys were great hope to see you soon thanks 👍

FAQs about Lady L Charters

What are the trip rates for Lady L Charters?

Lady L Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Lady L Charters?

When you book a trip with Lady L Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Have clean working head and sinks with fresh water
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS The boat has 3.
  • Fishfinder Side scan
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Lady L Charters?

Trips booked with Lady L Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We offer live Bunker on our striped bass trips all mates throw the nets have 2 nets on board at all in timrs)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No extra charge for cleaning in fish)
  • First Mate (We have very experienced mates Best in the business )
What types of fishing does Lady L Charters offer?

Lady L Charters offers the following type of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Lady L Charters offer?

Lady L Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Lady L Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Lady L Charters include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Rudy Maisto

New York City, New York, United States

1 Fishing Report
9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2019

Capt. Rudy has been fishing for over 50 years. He has been tied to fishing professionally for most of his life. He worked as a commercial Striped Bass fisherman in the 60s and 70s and got his captain's license in 1990. A Brooklyn native, he has a vast knowledge of the local fishery and is able to put his clients on the fish at any time of the year.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefish
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tautog
Tautog
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Weakfish
Weakfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Blackfin
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 430HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Have clean working head and sinks with fresh water

Air Conditioning

GPS

The boat has 3.

Fishfinder

Side scan

Bed

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

We offer live Bunker on our striped bass trips all mates throw the nets have 2 nets on board at all in timrs

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

No extra charge for cleaning in fish

First Mate

We have very experienced mates Best in the business

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Ages 4 and up

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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.

What’s biting in New York City right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
BluefishBluefish
FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog
WeakfishWeakfish
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