Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion

Book your next trip with Midnight Fleet and find out what keeps anglers coming back to New York City for more. Captain Jeff will be your guide, bringing aboard years of experience.

These waters are known for Bluefish, Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Scup (Porgy), and more – with any luck, it won’t be long before "Fish on!" You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Capt. Jeff will bring you aboard a 65’ Headboat with capacity for 70 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Rods, reels, and tackle can be rented. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

It’s recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks for you on board.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Midnight Fleet!



Trip availability and prices

  • Shared trip
    5 Hour Trip – Shared Magic Hour PM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $140
    With plenty of other groups of anglers, you'll board a traditional fishing boat and head off out of the Big Apple to discover a range of exciting and delicious fish. Bring your own fishing gear aboard, or rent it out. Head home with a delicious treat for dinner after a mammoth 5 hours on board. You're advised to be at the dock 30 minutes prior to the trip.
  • Shared trip
    7 Hour Trip – Daytime (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $190
    With plenty of other groups of anglers, you'll board a traditional fishing boat and head off out of the Big Apple to discover a range of exciting and delicious fish. Bring your own fishing gear aboard, or rent it out. Head home with a delicious treat for dinner after a mamooth 7 hours on board. You're advised to be at the dock 30 minutes prior to the trip.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Amazing first time
Amazing first time
Great way to spend the day!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Humberto G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing first time

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Daytime (AM) on August 12, 2024
It was my families first time on a boat fishing, and we had an amazing time. Captain Jeff is very friendly and kind. From the...
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Francisco O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Daytime (AM) on September 14, 2024
My second time fishing with the captain. Last time was great and this time was even better. Great, helpful crew and a great...
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Will Y.
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared Magic Hour PM on August 1, 2024
We caught loads of fish and the crew was amazing. The anglers next to us were awesome, too. Everyone had a blast, can’t wait...
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Deirdre T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Memorable

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared Magic Hour PM on August 21, 2024
No frills, adventure with picaresque crew & warm hearted captain. Loved every minute!
Deirdre T. recommends Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion
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Connor D.
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Ultimate Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Daytime (AM) on July 16, 2024
This was an absolutely amazing way to try fishing in the big city for the first time! We were just hoping to get a couple rods...
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FAQs about Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion

Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $70 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shared Magic Hour PM (5 hours)
  • US $95 per person - 7 Hour Trip – Daytime (AM) (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion include:
  • Live Bait
  • Snacks (available for purchase)
  • Drinks (available for purchase)
  • First Mate

Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Jeff's Fishing Excursion include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)

Your captain

Jeffrey Nagler
New York City, New York, United States
9 Fishing Reports
163 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
Captain Jeffrey has 40 years of fishing experience and operating vessels of all kinds. He is a fun person who loves to connect with his guests, both return and new. He operates the charter out of a great love and passion for fishing and works with a hard-working crew of mates. Captain Jeffrey and his crew will always give their best to making your day on the water a productive and positive experience.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Headboats
Capacity
70 persons
Boat length
65 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Hawkers Island
Boat type
Headboat

Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Live Bait
Snacks
available for purchase
Drinks
available for purchase
First Mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

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

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
We adhere to all regulations for size and limits
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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

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