Keep It Tight Fishing Charters 

5.0
(51 reviews)
 Merrick Road 4990, East Massapequa, NY 11758, United States–

Keep It Tight Fishing Charters 

East Massapequa, NY, United States
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26 ft
5
5.0
(51 reviews)

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Based out of Jones Inlet, Keep It Tight Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. George will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging, all to get you on that bite. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Giant blue fin tuna, yellowfin tuna, Stripped Bass, Fluke, Sea Bass, Blackfish, Cod, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 26' Dusky boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You are free to keep any legal species.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.

The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure. Any children under the age of 13, be sure to let the captain know prior to booking. If you have any questions, please reach out.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Keep It Tight Fishing Charters.

Based out of Jones Inlet, Keep It Tight Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. George will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging, all to get you on that bite. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Giant blue fin tuna, yellowfin tuna, Stripped Bass, Fluke, Sea Bass, Blackfish, Cod, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 26' Dusky boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You are free to keep any legal species.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.

The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure. Any children under the age of 13, be sure to let the captain know prior to booking. If you have any questions, please reach out.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Keep It Tight Fishing Charters.

George Vergakis
Captain
George Vergakis
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Pompano
+4
US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Thresher)
+1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Flounder
+1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip – Stripped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+7
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+5
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip – Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+7
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore Sharks
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)
+1
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+7
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
51 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (59)

What anglers say

88%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (51)

  • Mushfiq Rahman
    Mushfiq Rahman
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 22, 2026 • 5 adults
  • Saravana Kumar Tharmarajan
    Saravana Kumar Tharmarajan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    An Epic Catch on a Special Day

    8 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna on July 5, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had an unforgettable fishing trip on July 5th, which was my son's 10th birthday! The captain and his team went above and beyond to make it a special day. Despite the initial challenges, they persisted and tried multiple spots, ultimately leading to a great catch! My kids had an absolute blast fighting with the fish, and the team's enthusiasm and expertise made the experience truly unforgettable. Kudos to the captain and the entire team for their dedication and efforts. We can't wait to book another trip with them!

  • Nicole Heiser
    Nicole Heiser
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on May 13, 2024 • 4 adults

    I looked for hours and read so many charter descriptions, I decided on Keep It Tight Bevause it seems to have the most options. I was very happy with this choice! Captain George was personable, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The boats was clean and comfortable. This was a Mother’s Day trip for me to spend with my 3 boys (21,18,15) they had a great time. It was fun to watch their excitement! Captain George ensured they had choices in what to fish for, they caught sea trout, sand trout, lady fish, bonnet shark.He also took us out to the gulf shark and each did! We will definitely use this charter again! Highly recommend!!

  • Paul Marsh
    Paul Marsh
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2019
    15 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a blast !!

    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 23, 2025 • 2 adults

    George is a great guy was very patient and flexible about what I wanted to do and start times etc , I’ve been fishing all my life and I’m still learning and George helped out a lot and had me feeling like a pro after a short tutorial . Caught plenty of sea bass and blue fish , very knowledgeable and not condescending at all. Definitely recommend

  • Adam Akstulewicz
    Adam Akstulewicz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We kept'em tight w/Keep it Tight Fishing Charter

    8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on April 1, 2023 • 4 adults

    First and foremost I'm not going to say if you want to catch tons of fish book with these guy's. But what I will say is if you want to have a great time catching fish, talking about fishing and just having a great time with guys that love what they do then book with them! My brother in law and I took our boys out with George and Dan and we had an absolute blast! Had a double hook up while trolling. 2 beautiful Gag grouper were the bounty, All while watching for tuna busting on the surface. George did a great job keeping us in the action chasing tuna down and even ended up getting some crazy Spanish mackerel. Even got a good sized Gag grouper get bit in half while reeling it in on the troll. Ended the day with a bucket list fish and swimming next to my Goliath Grouper! We will definitely book with them again!!!! Thanks guys for the memories.

  • Amanda Rodriguez De Carvalho
    Amanda Rodriguez De Carvalho
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Loved our experience!

    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 23, 2025 • 4 adults

    George was so fun and literally did everything so that we could catch some fish! It was my brother’s birthday and we booked this as a gift for him and he absolutely loved it. Would do it again!!

  • Krystal Roberts
    Krystal Roberts
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Birthday Fishes Come True!

    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on May 31, 2024 • 6 adults

    Captain George was an amazing fishing Captain! He made sure to make my son's birthday wish of catching a hammerhead come true! And he added a ton of other fish too including a stingray! We had the absolute best trip and will definitely use Catain George again! Thanks for a wonderful day of fishing!

  • Ronald Ferwerda
    Ronald Ferwerda
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain, awesome experience

    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on March 7, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain George put us on a mean old 200lb sandbar shark within 10 minutes of lines in the water. He coached us through the 90 minute, 2 mile struggle to get the beast in. It was an experience of a lifetime. We got a few to fry up, too. Thank you Captain George!

  • Shawn Beatty
    Shawn Beatty
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day even on bad bite.

    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on March 25, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Looking for a guy that loves fishing, great with kids, knows his stuff look no further. Tough bite but felt like worked hard to land fish and great guy to be around.

  • Corey Kiewiet
    Corey Kiewiet
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Guiding

    5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on March 8, 2024 • 3 adults

    We purchase the shark package. We caught sharks all afternoon. Capt. George was fantastic. If we wouldn’t have caught a fish it still would have been worth the experience

FAQs about Keep It Tight Fishing Charters

Keep It Tight Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Stripped Bass (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore Sharks (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Keep It Tight Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Keep It Tight Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Keep It Tight Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Keep It Tight Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Keep It Tight Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

George Vergakis
George Vergakis
East Massapequa, New York, United States
ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2022
Capt. George runs trips out of Montauk aboard a 38' Luhrs during the summer months. Then after working his way down the east coast he will spend the winter in Fort Myers fishing the Gulf of Mexico. Montauk waters are known for Striped Bass, Sharks, and Tuna, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing, trolling, or jigging. As an experienced fisherman, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
George Vergakis
George Vergakis
Fully verified
51
reviews
2022
member since
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response
Capt. George runs trips out of Montauk aboard a 38' Luhrs during the summer months. Then after working his way down the east coast he will spend the winter in Fort Myers fishing the Gulf of Mexico. Montauk waters are known for Striped Bass, Sharks, and Tuna, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing, trolling, or jigging. As an experienced fisherman, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Tautog
Tautog
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a charter boat, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Mushfiq R.
    Mushfiq R.
  • An angler casting from the bow of a boat on a clear day, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Amanda R.
    Amanda R.
    George was so fun and literally did everything so that we could catch some fish! It was my brother’s birthday and we booked this as a gift for him and he absolutely loved it. Would do it again!!
  • A group of anglers, including a young boy, proudly displaying their catch of two large fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    Saravana K.
    Saravana K.
    We had an unforgettable fishing trip on July 5th, which was my son's 10th birthday! The captain and his team went above and beyond to make it a special day. Despite the initial challenges, they persisted and tried multiple spots, ultimately leading to a great catch! My kids had an absolute blast fighting with the fish, and the team's enthusiasm and expertise made the experience truly unforgettable. Kudos to the captain and the entire team for their dedication and efforts. We can't wait to book another trip with them!
  • Angler holding a Black Sea Bass while fishing on a calm day at sea, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Paul M.
    Paul M.
    George is a great guy was very patient and flexible about what I wanted to do and start times etc , I’ve been fishing all my life and I’m still learning and George helped out a lot and had me feeling like a pro after a short tutorial . Caught plenty of sea bass and blue fish , very knowledgeable and not condescending at all. Definitely recommend
  • Two young anglers on a boat, one holding a small fish while the other observes, showcasing an engaging fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hammerhead Shark
    Krystal R.
    Krystal R.
    Captain George was an amazing fishing Captain! He made sure to make my son's birthday wish of catching a hammerhead come true! And he added a ton of other fish too including a stingray! We had the absolute best trip and will definitely use Catain George again! Thanks for a wonderful day of fishing!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while on a fishing trip, with a scenic view of the water and a bridge in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Nicole H.
    Nicole H.
    I looked for hours and read so many charter descriptions, I decided on Keep It Tight Bevause it seems to have the most options. I was very happy with this choice! Captain George was personable, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The boats was clean and comfortable. This was a Mother’s Day trip for me to spend with my 3 boys (21,18,15) they had a great time. It was fun to watch their excitement! Captain George ensured they had choices in what to fish for, they caught sea trout, sand trout, lady fish, bonnet shark.He also took us out to the gulf shark and each did! We will definitely use this charter again! Highly recommend!!
  • Group of friends enjoying a meal at a restaurant, featuring a variety of seafood dishes on the table.
    Chris C.
    Chris C.
    George was great. The boys had a good time. We wanted to catch dinner and that's what we did.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying a freshly caught shark on a fishing boat, showcasing their successful catch during a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Peter C.
    Peter C.
  • A group of young anglers fishing from a boat, casting lines into the water on a sunny day.
    Shawn B.
    Shawn B.
    Looking for a guy that loves fishing, great with kids, knows his stuff look no further. Tough bite but felt like worked hard to land fish and great guy to be around.
  • A shark is being reeled in during an exciting fishing trip, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Bull Shark
    Corey K.
    Corey K.
    We purchase the shark package. We caught sharks all afternoon. Capt. George was fantastic. If we wouldn’t have caught a fish it still would have been worth the experience

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Dusky
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in East Massapequa to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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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