The Venture starts at The End. Montauk, N.Y. “Sailing out of Montauk Harbor Since 1984”
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 2025 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 to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. 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.
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.