DaFishHunterCharters 

4.3/5 (4 reviews)
 Bridge View Marina & Resort, 160 1st Street, Kingston, NY 12417, United States

BOOKING NOW SUMMER TRIPS LARGE SMALL WHITE BASS CATFISH BULLHEAD CARP, SUNSET CRUISE SIGHT SEEING TOURS ON THE RIVER, ROUNDOUT CREEK FALLS CRUISE, COME SPEND THE DAY OR NIGHT ON THE RIVER WITH US!!!

Make the most of your time in Kingston and go fishing with DaFishHunterCharters. With Captain Vegeto at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands. Captian Vegeto has the 2nd largest striped bass landed in the state of NY Hudson River. This fish weighed in at 58.60lbs just shy of the NY state record.

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Black Drum, Bullhead, Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, and more - with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

You'll step aboard a 23' Commercial Grade Haul Sea OX walkaround cuddy cabin with room for 4 passengers but up to 6. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. All bait and tackle is included. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your Captain will provide rods and reels along with lures.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them.

Don't leave home without sunscreen, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed aboard however if abused the Captain has the right to bring you back to port on his discretion without a refund.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with DaFishHunterCharters!

Nicholas Vegeto

Captain

Nicholas Vegeto

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $599 
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $599 
Bannerman Island Cruise
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $699 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
4.0/5
Crew
4.5/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

Super fun fishing trip!
Super fun fishing trip!
Super fun fishing trip!
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Angler rating

3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

75%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

75%

Recommend this charter

75%

Caught fish

67%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Britta V.
Britta V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Super fun fishing trip!

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4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025

We had a fantastic day fishing with Nick! We are visiting family from California and my son wanted to try fishing in the area. Nick did a great job showing my son good fishing spots and had a successful fishing trip. He was thrilled with catching cat fish and perch, both new for him. Nick was also great in teaching my nephews who haven’t fished before and both are now in love with fishing. Thanks again for a fun day and look forward to coming back again!

We had a fantastic day fishing with Nick! We are visiting family from California and my son wanted to try fishing in the area. Nick did a great job showing my son good fishing spots and had a successful fishing trip. He was thrilled with catching cat fish and perch, both new for him. Nick was also great in teaching my nephews who haven’t fished before and both are now in love with fishing. Thanks again for a fun day and look forward to coming back again!  

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 Britta V. recommends DaFishHunterCharters
Nicholas Vegeto
Nicholas Vegeto (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Britta we had a blast with you your son and nephews!!! Glad we were able to get you guys one some fish and teach the boys a few new things!!! We look forward to you guys coming back next year hopefully for striper season!!! Hope you had safe travels back to California

Mark S.
Mark S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A Great day on the Hudson

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 18, 2025

Took my two boys to go fishing with their dad in hopes of landing some big stripers. Fish would not cooperate. Captain Nick worked hard , got us on top of the fish, they were marking and jumping all around us. Hardest part of fishing is getting the fish to do what you want them to, but that’s what keeps you coming back. While we did not get the big stripers we were hoping for the opportunity was presented, we had a good probability of hooking up but the fish won that day. It was great day out on the Hudson , such a beautiful place to be, with my boys . Thanks captain Nick we will be back to get the big one!

Took my two boys to go fishing with their dad in hopes of landing some big stripers. Fish would not cooperate. Captain Nick worked hard , got us on top of the fish, they were marking and jumping all around us. Hardest part of fishing is getting the fish to do what you want them to, but that’s what keeps you coming back. While we did not get the big stripers we were hoping for the opportunity was presented, we had a good probability of hooking up but the fish won that day. It was great day out...  

 Mark S. recommends DaFishHunterCharters
Nicholas Vegeto
Nicholas Vegeto (The Captain)
Replied on May 19, 2025
Hey mark!! Thank you so much for the positive review it really means alot to us and we appreciate it! I'm glad that you and your boys had a great time on the river. You are 100 percent correct fish all around jumping and on the screen I did my hardest to get them to bite but the fish had other plans. It was a beautiful night on the river regardless. We can't wait to get you and your boys out there again next striper season to hopefully catch you guys some trophy fish! Thanks so much for choosing to book with DaFishHunterChaters!

James E.
James E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great charter

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 24, 2025

Captain Nick is professional, very knowledgeable and has lots of experience. He makes the trip fun and interesting the whole time. I brought my young daughter out for her first real boat trip and even though she was very fussy and not cooperating for the first 45ish minutes he was understanding. If you want to have a fun and enjoyable fishing trip book Captain Nick for your next day out on the water.

Captain Nick is professional, very knowledgeable and has lots of experience. He makes the trip fun and interesting the whole time. I brought my young daughter out for her first real boat trip and even though she was very fussy and not cooperating for the first 45ish minutes he was understanding. If you want to have a fun and enjoyable fishing trip book Captain Nick for your next day out on the water.  

 James E. recommends DaFishHunterCharters
Nicholas Vegeto
Nicholas Vegeto (The Captain)
Replied on May 26, 2025
Hey James thank you so much for your positive feedback and review. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a great time on the boat and on the water. I'm glad that we got to get lily out on the boat for her first real boat ride. Looking forward to getting you guys out there next season 😀

Diane B.
Diane B.
2.0/5

Experience:

1.0/5

Boat

3.0/5

Crew

2.0/5

Overall

Poor equipment

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4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 17, 2025

Motor kept stalling and the boat was basically could only troll. Was told we would be fishing 8 miles out and was probably about only 2. Stayed in the same area entire trip with only 1 small stripper. Was told this was his secret spot.

Motor kept stalling and the boat was basically could only troll. Was told we would be fishing 8 miles out and was probably about only 2. Stayed in the same area entire trip with only 1 small stripper. Was told this was his secret spot.  

 Diane B. does not recommend DaFishHunterCharters
Nicholas Vegeto
Nicholas Vegeto (The Captain)
Replied on May 18, 2025
Diane we do no appreciate your negativity. We told you the issue that JUST happened with the motor coming in from our morning trip and if you did not want to go out you had the option to cancel. We normally go 20 mph on the river we had to go 13 mph instead do to motor issues. You told us you wanted to hunt monsters. We told you it’s a sit and wait game with the big ones that’s what you wanted to do we tried and did NOT sit in one spot. This is Captain Nicks strategy as to how he fishes the monsters. That’s why he has the NY state record for the 2nd largest striper caught from the George Washington bridge to the Albany Troy Damn. After not having any luck catching you a big one as you requested we asked you if you wanted to move and try to catch some keepers you replied YES. So we moved and got you a keeper fish as you requested. You saw all the fish on the screen and so did your friend. You can’t control if the fish don’t want to bite. It’s called fishing for a reason and not catching. We also kept you out an extra hour due to motor issues to make up for it. You got off the boat happy and so did your friend. All you did was complain the whole trip and question everything Captain Nick did. We tried our hardest and that’s all you can do when you comes to fishing you should know this since you say all you do is fish. You look pretty happy in the photos. So your negative comments are false accusations. Reference to 2 photos taken.
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FAQs about DaFishHunterCharters

What are the trip rates for DaFishHunterCharters?

DaFishHunterCharters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $599 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $599 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $699 per group - Bannerman Island Cruise (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with DaFishHunterCharters?

When you book a trip with DaFishHunterCharters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with DaFishHunterCharters?

Trips booked with DaFishHunterCharters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does DaFishHunterCharters offer?

DaFishHunterCharters offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Hudson River )
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does DaFishHunterCharters offer?

DaFishHunterCharters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with DaFishHunterCharters?

Top targeted fish species with DaFishHunterCharters include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Bullhead
  • Carp
  • Catfish
  • Crab
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Perch (White)

Your captain

Nicholas Vegeto

Kingston, New York, United States

ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2025

Operating a 23' Sea OX Walkaround, Capt. Nicholas ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Port Ewen, New York. The crew has you covered if you wish to try spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Bullhead
Bullhead
Carp
Carp
Catfish
Catfish
Crab
Crab
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
White Perch
White Perch

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ox
Boat type
Walkaround

Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Hudson River

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

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