Long Island Light Tackle

Looking to catch some fish in Port Jefferson? Long Island Light Tackle is here to make it happen! With Captain Rick at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Scup (Porgy), Little Tunny (False Albacore), Flounder, and whatever else is biting. Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Rick also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Children are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your boat for the day is a 23’ center console with space for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Long Island Light Tackle!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – After Work Special
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    This trip is usually very productive due to the fading light and is not uncommon to have a lot of surface action of feeding Stripers and Bluefish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    For this 4-hour light tackle trip, we will be targeting Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Scup, and a variety of other species that are in season.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $800
    8 hours of light tackle fishing targeting the species in season. This trip is unique because I will trailer the boat to whatever body of water I feel will be the most productive. ( Montauk, Peconics, South Shore).
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
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FAQs about Long Island Light Tackle

Long Island Light Tackle offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – After Work Special (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Long Island Light Tackle, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Long Island Light Tackle include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Long Island Light Tackle offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Long Island Light Tackle offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Long Island Light Tackle include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Richard Gulia
Port Jefferson, New York, United States
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1 Customer reviews
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Member since May 2024
I started as an Alaska and West Coast fishing guide and moved to the Florida Keys where I ended up commercial fishing and a freelance captain and mate. I have lived on Long Island for the last 24 years guiding around the local area.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
Bank Transfer