MONTAUK VENTURE CHARTERS
MONTAUK VENTURE CHARTERS
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It was the spring of 1984, a 41-foot Hatteras Yacht originally called the Gray Viking from Palm Beach entered Montauk Harbor for the 1st time and the Sportfishing Boat was renamed the Charter Boat "VENTURE" of Montauk, NY. Forty plus years later the boat is still currently fishing this 2026 season. Looks just as good as in 1984. Come take a ride yourself.
41’ Sportfish Yacht - Hull #67 Powered by twin Cummins engines setup for entertaining, cruising and fishing.
There's a fish or sunset with your name on it in Montauk and Venture Charter will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tide and can show you all about the local fishery.
These waters are known for Cod right now – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself!
On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Your vessel for the day is a 41' Hatteras sportfishing vessel with capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 20% tip is customary.
Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Venture Charter.
It was the spring of 1984, a 41-foot Hatteras Yacht originally called the Gray Viking from Palm Beach entered Montauk Harbor for the 1st time and the Sportfishing Boat was renamed the Charter Boat "VENTURE" of Montauk, NY. Forty plus years later the boat is still currently fishing this 2026 season. Looks just as good as in 1984. Come take a ride yourself.
41’ Sportfish Yacht - Hull #67 Powered by twin Cummins engines setup for entertaining, cruising and fishing.
There's a fish or sunset with your name on it in Montauk and Venture Charter will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tide and can show you all about the local fishery.
These waters are known for Cod right now – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself!
On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Your vessel for the day is a 41' Hatteras sportfishing vessel with capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 20% tip is customary.
Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Venture Charter.
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- US $1,400 per group - Stripe Bass Half Day 6am Departure (5 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - Stripe Bass Half Day-Starts 12 noon (5 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - Bluefin Tuna - 10 Hour Inshore Trip (10 hours)
- US $6,000 per group - 16 Hour Tuna Trip-Departs at sunset (16 hours)
- US $9,000 per day per group - Multiday Overnight Canyon Tuna Trip (2 days)
- US $14,000 per day per group - 3 Day and 2 Night Canyon Tuna Trip (3 days)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (ALL CUSTOM TACKLE)
- Live bait
- Lures (TOP SECRET (Book to findout))
- Catch cleaning & filleting (MATE BRYAN (Professionally Cleans and Bags Fish)))
- First mate
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cod
- Flathead
- Marlin (Blue)
- Scup (Porgy)
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Thresher)
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Bigeye)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your operator
KDHAMPTONS (article below) 'venture-starts-end-montauk' 2025 IT'S FISH ON! With three fish on one rod, and two fish on the opposite side, it was non-stop action and an unforgettable day on the Venture. The Venture, based in Montauk, has been a coveted staple in the charter boat industry since 1984. The 41-foot Hatteras Yacht, originally named the Gray Viking, has been providing memorable experiences on the water for more than four decades. The Venture is not a boat for sitting in the marina, but built for purpose with one of the thicker fiberglass hulls you will find out on the water. 'It was one of the first boats of its shape and size to be manufactured out of fiberglass,' explains Mate/Co-Captain Bryan Lotufo, 'Its extra density allows the Venture to still be in such great shape today.' The Venture sets out from Star Island Yacht Club. Star Island Yacht Club has a very deep rooted history featuring some of the more famous fishermen and fishing boats in history. For example, this is where Frank Mundus returned in 1986 with the world record 3,427 pound great white shark. Built in 1928, the club is deeply rooted in the history of Montauk becoming a world famous fishing destination. The original Captain of the Venture also set out from Star Island. The views during the charter experience are nothing less than spectacular. There is no shortage of natural beauty surrounding you as well as admiring the iconic Montauk Lighthouse. Joe Gaviola, the keeper of the landmark lighthouse, was actually a mate on the Venture during his twenties. He shared that his time working on the Venture taught him life lessons and how to be a man. Venture takes you out of Montauk Harbor through the jetties. You then drop your lures once you reach 'the elbow' (due East of the Montauk Lighthouse where the ocean floor is at a depth of 24 feet) and set a course parallel to the Hoodoos of Camp Hero State Park. These formations provide a great backdrop for the duration of the charter. There wasn't much time to take in the views; the sheer amount of fish kept everyone on the boat captivated. During my experience on the Venture the fish were biting as soon as we first dropped the lures. We set out for Striped Bass and Bluefish primarily. The Bluefish were striking all morning. My friends and I caught seven in total. In the short amount of time there weren't any fish on the line, Co-Captain Bryan kept us interested with life lessons and local Montauk factoids. The lures are hand-made by Bryan and you can tell immediately that they really work. Every battle with the bluefish was a blast. They put on a real fight that kept us all anticipating the next bite. In all, our charter was packed with fishing action that coincided with the natural beauty and local charm of the coast of Montauk.
KDHAMPTONS (article below) 'venture-starts-end-montauk' 2025 IT'S FISH ON! With three fish on one rod, and two fish on the opposite side, it was non-stop action and an unforgettable day on the Venture. The Venture, based in Montauk, has been a coveted staple in the charter boat industry since 1984. The 41-foot Hatteras Yacht, originally named the Gray Viking, has been providing memorable experiences on the water for more than four decades. The Venture is not a boat for sitting in the marina, but built for purpose with one of the thicker fiberglass hulls you will find out on the water. 'It was one of the first boats of its shape and size to be manufactured out of fiberglass,' explains Mate/Co-Captain Bryan Lotufo, 'Its extra density allows the Venture to still be in such great shape today.' The Venture sets out from Star Island Yacht Club. Star Island Yacht Club has a very deep rooted history featuring some of the more famous fishermen and fishing boats in history. For example, this is where Frank Mundus returned in 1986 with the world record 3,427 pound great white shark. Built in 1928, the club is deeply rooted in the history of Montauk becoming a world famous fishing destination. The original Captain of the Venture also set out from Star Island. The views during the charter experience are nothing less than spectacular. There is no shortage of natural beauty surrounding you as well as admiring the iconic Montauk Lighthouse. Joe Gaviola, the keeper of the landmark lighthouse, was actually a mate on the Venture during his twenties. He shared that his time working on the Venture taught him life lessons and how to be a man. Venture takes you out of Montauk Harbor through the jetties. You then drop your lures once you reach 'the elbow' (due East of the Montauk Lighthouse where the ocean floor is at a depth of 24 feet) and set a course parallel to the Hoodoos of Camp Hero State Park. These formations provide a great backdrop for the duration of the charter. There wasn't much time to take in the views; the sheer amount of fish kept everyone on the boat captivated. During my experience on the Venture the fish were biting as soon as we first dropped the lures. We set out for Striped Bass and Bluefish primarily. The Bluefish were striking all morning. My friends and I caught seven in total. In the short amount of time there weren't any fish on the line, Co-Captain Bryan kept us interested with life lessons and local Montauk factoids. The lures are hand-made by Bryan and you can tell immediately that they really work. Every battle with the bluefish was a blast. They put on a real fight that kept us all anticipating the next bite. In all, our charter was packed with fishing action that coincided with the natural beauty and local charm of the coast of Montauk.
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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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Montauk right now
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)
Shark (Thresher)
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