Push The Limit Sportfishing

Hop on board Push the Limit Sportfishing to see what Montauk’s waters have to offer. Whether you’re beginners looking to learn, veteran anglers looking to catch, or a family just looking for a day on the water, you’re sure to enjoy your experience. Captain Ben McCarron is an experienced professional who has been working on the water in Montauk since the age of 12.

Jump on the comfortable 31’ JC downeast boat that accommodates up to 4 anglers with ease. Upgraded with the latest electronics to keep you safe and get you on the fish faster. The boat also has a full toilet for your comfort.

Ben customizes the trip for you, based on your experience level and what you want to catch. Stay inshore to cast at blitzing Striped Bass and False Albacore with light spinning tackle, drag baits on the bottom for Fluke, or load up on Porgies, Cod, and Sea Bass. You can head offshore to chum for Sharks as well as troll or jig and pop for Tuna and Mahi Mahi. Fishing tackle will always be provided but feel free to bring your own. Whatever you like this trip is based around your interest.

If you decide to keep your catch at the end of the day the crew will be happy to fillet and bag it up for you to take home for dinner!

Push the Limit also offers specialized night Bass trips. These offer anglers of all experience levels a chance to get out after dark and tangle with Striped Bass in the 25-50 pound range. Anglers will use a mixture of live and artificial baits to get the bite. Night Bass trips are based strictly around the tide and may leave any time between sunset and sunrise.

On all trips anglers should bring their own snacks and drinks. It is also recommended they bring proper sun protection and footwear. Come enjoy a day out on the water in Montauk with the experienced crew at Push the Limit Sportfishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 15
    US $700
    Go out for the morning and come back with plenty of time to go to the beach in the afternoon. You'll be fishing inshore for striped bass, Sea Bass, Fluke, Bluefish, and Porgy with either light or heavy tackle. Bring snacks and sun protection.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 15
    US $700
    Sleep in and get up and get the fish in the afternoon! These trips stay in Montauk's inshore waters where you will be targeting Striped Bass, Porgy, Bluefish, Fluke, and Sea Bass. Make sure to bring some snacks and proper sun protection.
  • Private trip
    Night Bass Trip (4 Max)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 15
    US $750
    This trip heads out a little before sunset so you catch a view before catching some fish once the sun goes down. You'll be fishing strictly for big Striped Bass either around Montauk or Block Island. Methods will be dropping down live Eels or using the artificial your choice. The style of fishing you'll be using requires a bit more room so this trip is limited to a maximum of 4 anglers.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 15
    US $1,200
    Go out for a full day of fishing that allows you to cover a wide range of species. You'll be fishing inshore for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Sea Bass, and Porgy with either light or heavy tackle. Bring snacks and sun protection.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Offshore Trip (4 Max)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Nov 15
    US $1,850
    Head as many as 30 miles offshore in pursuit of some sea monsters! Out here you'll see many Shark species as well as Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, White Marlin, and Mahi Mahi. These fish are hard fighters that will put you to the test! Make sure you bring enough snacks and drinks to keep up that energy. This trip is limited to 4 anglers to make sure everyone is comfortable.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Offshore Trip (4 Max)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    15 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Nov 15
    US $2,000
    These trips will have you running as much as 80 miles out to the edge of the continental shelf. The sights you see out here can be even cooler than the fish you catch. Out here you'll have chances at Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, and Albacore Tuna, Blue and White Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Shark. You'll need a day's worth of food and drinks for your group as well as any other necessities as you will be on board for 15 hours. To keep everyone fully comfortable, this trip is limited to 4 anglers.
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FAQs about Push The Limit Sportfishing

Push The Limit Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - Night Bass Trip (4 Max) (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Inshore Trip (9 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group, additional US $750 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Offshore Trip (4 Max) (10 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group, additional US $750 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Offshore Trip (4 Max) (15 hours)

When you book a trip with Push The Limit Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Radar

Trips booked with Push The Limit Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks

Push The Limit Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Push The Limit Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Push The Limit Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Ben Mccarron
Montauk, New York, United States
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2020
Born and raised in Montauk, New York, Ben started working on boats at the age of 12 and never looked back. He fished from Montauk's rocky shores as a hard core surfcaster before getting his captains license and moving on to the easier world of boat fishing. Today he's comfortable in every fishery Montauk has to offer. Anything from a short day trip to a canyon overnighter, the Push the Limit crew works hard to keep you happy.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)

Boat specs

JC (Downeast) originally built in 1980, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 320HP Caterpillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jonathan J.
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Night trip with Capt Ben

VERIFIED   Night Bass Trip (4 Max) on July 19, 2023
This was a father and son night trip We asked Capt Ben to put us on Big Stripers and he delivered Ben new exactly...
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Ian R.
Hudson, NY
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Full Day Trip with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Trip (4 Max) on August 22, 2020
We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Ben and his first mate Nick! We must have seen over 30 whales and over 100 dolphins...
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Chuck H.
Brooklyn, New York
Excellent
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Full Day Tuna Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Trip (4 Max) on August 14, 2021
Managed to get a smaller bluefin around 50 pounds and a 105 pound beauty of a yellowfin. Most importantly, Ben is absolutely...
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Scott G.
Glen Cove, NY
Excellent
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Night fishing off Block

VERIFIED   Night Bass Trip (4 Max) on July 28, 2021
Capt. Ben was great! He texted us in advance to let us know the details of the trip. Capt. Ben knew where the big Stripers...
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Evan B.
United States
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Summer Tuna Trip

Full Day Offshore Trip (4 Max) on July 1, 2020
Chartered a trip with Ben this past summer which was nothing short of incredible. Left in the dark and started fishing at first...
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