Keel Hauler 

5.0
(4 reviews)
 898 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520, United States–

Keel Hauler 

Freeport, NY, United States
–
42 ft
6
5.0
(4 reviews)

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There's a fish with your name on it in Freeport, NY and the Keel Hauler will help you catch a haul of a lifetime.

Capt. Paul & AJ have a lifetime of experience on the water with both attending SUNY Maritime. We are highly trained on safety and have all the required USCG equipment. We believe in teaching kids to fish while they're young, just like we did.
Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.
We specialize in targeting the fish that are biting day and maximizing your trip.
Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your day begins aboard a 42' Provincial Downeast with space for 6 passengers. It is outfitted with top-of-the-line tackle for all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. All fish are iced down, cleaned and bagged by the time you get back to the dock.

Our 42 ft boat is great for local fishing with one of the largest fishing platforms available for a 6 person charter. Our space limits tangles and ensures comfort while reeling in fish.

Depending on conditions and time of year, you might hook into Fluke, Black Seabass, Scup (Porgy), Striped Bass, Ling, Thresher Shark, Cobia, Tuna and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 20% tip.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen, sleeping bag pillow on overnights. Hard Alcohol is not allowed beer/wine accepted.

Your Haul of a lifetime is waiting, BOOK NOW!!

There's a fish with your name on it in Freeport, NY and the Keel Hauler will help you catch a haul of a lifetime.

Capt. Paul & AJ have a lifetime of experience on the water with both attending SUNY Maritime. We are highly trained on safety and have all the required USCG equipment. We believe in teaching kids to fish while they're young, just like we did.
Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.
We specialize in targeting the fish that are biting day and maximizing your trip.
Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your day begins aboard a 42' Provincial Downeast with space for 6 passengers. It is outfitted with top-of-the-line tackle for all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. All fish are iced down, cleaned and bagged by the time you get back to the dock.

Our 42 ft boat is great for local fishing with one of the largest fishing platforms available for a 6 person charter. Our space limits tangles and ensures comfort while reeling in fish.

Depending on conditions and time of year, you might hook into Fluke, Black Seabass, Scup (Porgy), Striped Bass, Ling, Thresher Shark, Cobia, Tuna and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 20% tip.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen, sleeping bag pillow on overnights. Hard Alcohol is not allowed beer/wine accepted.

Your Haul of a lifetime is waiting, BOOK NOW!!

Paul Paris
Captain
Paul Paris
13 years of experience
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4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Evening Fluking
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Dec 15
Cobia
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (STRIPED BASS)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Dec 15
Cobia
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Dec 15
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+3
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (4)

  • James Norberg
    James Norberg
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Private Charter Around

    6 Hour Trip on August 22, 2026 • 6 adults

    Took a 6 hour trip with 5 friends on the Keel Hauler and it could not have gone better! Fish were biting like crazy and we ended up with 16 keepers (4 fluke, 6 bonitos, 6 blues). The crew could not have been better. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for a great trip with experienced crew.

  • Mae Jean
    Mae Jean
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    It was a super great trip!🥰

    4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (AM) on July 19, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    It was a fantastic experience. Jeff and Paul were very experienced, informative, and patient with me and my 7yr old. I would highly reccomend their services and I would definitely book with them again.

  • Blake Weissberg
    Blake Weissberg
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Beat day ever!

    4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (PM) on August 17, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    captain Paul and his Mate Jeff were terrific. we had a great time, caught a tonnof fish. they crew was more than accommodating. We will book again!

  • Paul Cush
    Paul Cush
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip!! Highly recommend booking with Captain Paul and JB for a great fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (PM) on August 14, 2026 • 6 adults

Rating

5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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James Norberg
James Norberg
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Private Charter Around
6 Hour Trip on August 22, 2026 • 6 adults

Took a 6 hour trip with 5 friends on the Keel Hauler and it could not have gone better! Fish were biting like crazy and we ended up with 16 keepers (4 fluke, 6 bonitos, 6 blues). The crew could not have been better. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for a great trip with experienced crew.

Reported catch:
Bonito
Bluefish (Tailor)
Striped Bass
Mae Jean
Mae Jean
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
It was a super great trip!🥰
4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (AM) on July 19, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

It was a fantastic experience. Jeff and Paul were very experienced, informative, and patient with me and my 7yr old. I would highly reccomend their services and I would definitely book with them again.

Blake Weissberg
Blake Weissberg
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Beat day ever!
4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (PM) on August 17, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

captain Paul and his Mate Jeff were terrific. we had a great time, caught a tonnof fish. they crew was more than accommodating. We will book again!

Reported catch:
Flounder
Paul Cush
Paul Cush
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip!! Highly recommend booking with Captain Paul and JB for a great fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (PM) on August 14, 2026 • 6 adults

Reported catch:
Flounder

FAQs about Keel Hauler

Keel Hauler offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Evening Fluking (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family Bay Fluke (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (STRIPED BASS) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Keel Hauler, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Keel Hauler include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (electric reels available for deep dropping)
  • Live bait (depends on targeted species)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Ice available to go home with)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Keel Hauler offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Keel Hauler offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Keel Hauler include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Swordfish
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Paul Paris
Paul Paris
Freeport, New York, United States
ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2024
Capt. Paul is experienced in navigating the waters of Freeport, New York and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Bigeye Tuna and Black Seabass and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Paul Paris
Paul Paris
Fully verified
4
reviews
2024
member since
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Capt. Paul is experienced in navigating the waters of Freeport, New York and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Bigeye Tuna and Black Seabass and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Swordfish
Swordfish
Tilefish
Tilefish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Best Private Charter Around
    James N.
    James N.
  • Beat day ever!
    Blake W.
    Blake W.
  • Amazing trip!!  Highly recommend booking with Captain Paul and JB for a great fishing trip
    Paul C.
    Paul C.
  • It was a super great trip!🥰
    Mae J.
    Mae J.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Provincial
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 430HP
Max cruising speed
4 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
electric reels available for deep dropping
Live bait
depends on targeted species
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Ice available to go home with
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No alcohol
No Hard alcohol, beer/wine accepted
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Checks

What’s biting in Freeport right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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