Book your next trip with Fishing and Nature and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Old Saybrook for more.
Around here it's common to catch Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Scup (Porgy), Bluefish, Tautog, , Catfish, Thresher Shark, and more, depending on when you go. You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. .
Fishing and Nature is a child-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
Your adventure begins aboard a 38' Viking sportfishing that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
Before coming aboard, it will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's always wise to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Bottled waters are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
For more information about fishing with Fishing and Nature, just send a message down below. Also remember 20% tip is standard for charters.
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Recommend this charter
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Aug 19, 2025
Bluefish Trip
Took a six hour trip on Reel Dreams with Captain Reese. Had a great time. First, the boat is very comfortable, has ann inside seating area with a couple of couches where my fishing mates were able to sleep for a good bit. Also has a full refrigerator and a very usable toilet. The captain supplied all of the Bait and rigging, and did a great job setting things up for me. Caught a lot of porgy, black Seabass, and dogfish. Unfortunately, the blues weren’t biting today. But he made up with it by finding some good fishing spots and catching a lot of fish. He also does shark and Tuna trips and that might be our next trip.
Took a six hour trip on Reel Dreams with Captain Reese. Had a great time. First, the boat is very comfortable, has ann inside...
Aug 8, 2025
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Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Bluefish Trip on August 19, 2025
Took a six hour trip on Reel Dreams with Captain Reese. Had a great time. First, the boat is very comfortable, has ann inside seating area with a couple of couches where my fishing mates were able to sleep for a good bit. Also has a full refrigerator and a very usable toilet. The captain supplied all of the Bait and rigging, and did a great job setting things up for me. Caught a lot of porgy, black Seabass, and dogfish. Unfortunately, the blues weren’t biting today. But he made up with it by finding some good fishing spots and catching a lot of fish. He also does shark and Tuna trips and that might be our next trip.
Took a six hour trip on Reel Dreams with Captain Reese. Had a great time. First, the boat is very comfortable, has ann inside seating area with a couple of couches where my fishing mates were able to sleep for a good bit. Also has a full refrigerator and a very usable toilet. The captain supplied all of the Bait and rigging, and did a great job setting things up for me. Caught a lot of porgy, black Seabass, and dogfish. Unfortunately, the blues weren’t biting today. But he made up with it by...
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Fluke trips May 4th - October 15th on August 8, 2025
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