November Rain Charters 

5.0
(67 reviews)
 352 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954, United States

November Rain Charters 

Montauk, NY, United States
43 ft
15
5.0
(67 reviews)

Fishing out of Montauk, New York, November Rain Charters offer trips in Block Island Sound and beyond. Captains Steve and Jill have been fishing Montauk for 25 years, so they know all the best fishing spots, and they're ready to show them to you.

With a large boat that comfortably accommodates up to 15 anglers, they provide memorable trips for small and large groups alike.

The November Rain is a 43' Lowell boat, fully restored in 2014. Powered by an 800 HP engine, it reaches the fishing spots with plenty of time to spare for you to wet your lines and hone your skills. The boat has superior fishfinding and navigational electronics by Simrad and Northstar, and it features a head (marine toilet) as well as a covered cabin and large deck area.

Both beginners and experienced anglers are welcome aboard the November Rain, and everyone on board will be supplied with quality fishing equipment by Penn to give them the best chance of landing their dream fish. The crew will be happy to clean and fillet any fish that you wish to take home and taste.

These are very fish-rich waters, so you'll always find something to bite. Whether you want to fish inshore for Striped Bass, Fluke, and Seabass, or to travel offshore for big game such as Tuna and Sharks, the experienced crew will do all they can to help you reel in a big one. All trips include the use of the finest tackle, bait, ice, and a courteous and fun crew.

Visit the pristine waters off the coast of Montauk, and have the time of your life with November Rain Charters!

Fishing out of Montauk, New York, November Rain Charters offer trips in Block Island Sound and beyond. Captains Steve and Jill have been fishing Montauk for 25 years, so they know all the best fishing spots, and they're ready to show them to you.

With a large boat that comfortably accommodates up to 15 anglers, they provide memorable trips for small and large groups alike.

The November Rain is a 43' Lowell boat, fully restored in 2014. Powered by an 800 HP engine, it reaches the fishing spots with plenty of time to spare for you to wet your lines and hone your skills. The boat has superior fishfinding and navigational electronics by Simrad and Northstar, and it features a head (marine toilet) as well as a covered cabin and large deck area.

Both beginners and experienced anglers are welcome aboard the November Rain, and everyone on board will be supplied with quality fishing equipment by Penn to give them the best chance of landing their dream fish. The crew will be happy to clean and fillet any fish that you wish to take home and taste.

These are very fish-rich waters, so you'll always find something to bite. Whether you want to fish inshore for Striped Bass, Fluke, and Seabass, or to travel offshore for big game such as Tuna and Sharks, the experienced crew will do all they can to help you reel in a big one. All trips include the use of the finest tackle, bait, ice, and a courteous and fun crew.

Visit the pristine waters off the coast of Montauk, and have the time of your life with November Rain Charters!

Steve & Jill Ruiz
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Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 9 - Nov 30
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+2
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 9 - Nov 30
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+2
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 9 - Nov 30
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore (Shark)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 5 - Oct 15
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore (Tuna)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 5 - Oct 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
67 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (90)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (67)

  • Ben Ben King
    Ben Ben King
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Amazing Corporate Fishing Trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on September 16, 2026 • 10 adults

    I took my team out with Steve and Anthony on the November Rain on September 16, 2026. They were professional and super friendly. Everyone caught fish and had a fantastic time! The fact that they had a charter leaving at 10:30 AM and coming back at 3:30 PM was absolutely perfect and was a huge reason why I picked them. I would highly recommend going out with them for anyone whether it be a corporate team retreat or a family outing or just fun with friends.

  • Bryan Petite
    Bryan Petite
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Greta trip with Jill and Steve

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 6, 2025 • 7 adults

    Great boat, great people, tons of fish. Put us on stripers from start to finish. Maxed out keepers in first hour of fishing. Can’t recommend enough.

  • Kristin Castiglione
    Kristin Castiglione
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day shark fishing

    Full Day Trip – Offshore (Shark) on September 1, 2022 • 2 adults

    My husband and I have done a few charters while on vacations and this was by far our favorite. Captain Steve and his mate Billy made sure our trip was a great one. Obviously when you go fishing(especially off shore) there are no guarantees in catching but they did everything they could to make our trip great. We were lucky enough to catch a hammerhead, brown and tiger shark while out with them! Even if we didn’t catch, the boat was amazingly clean and the communication with them when booking and prior to the trip was incredibly helpful. As for the actual fishing, they were extremely knowledgeable and helpful when reeling in the fish. Could not recommend them more and will definitely be back!

  • Dino Delic
    Dino Delic
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    The best trip we’ve ever had!

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on May 26, 2022 • 2 adults

    Just WOW! Capt. Steve and our first mate Billy were top notch. Billy kept us busy and went above and beyond to ensure a non-stop action. Capt. Steve is charismatic, personable and makes everyone comfortable around him. The boat is spacious, clean, and well-equipped. We caught between 25 and 30 fish and released most of them because of the regulations, and our request to catch and release. The biggest fish was over 40 pounds heavy! It was a memorable experience we’ll never forget. Josh and I highly recommend November Rain Charters with Capt. Steve.

  • Tim Hansen
    Tim Hansen
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Experience of a life time.

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on September 14, 2024 • 6 adults

    Steve and Jill were great with listening to our requests, to helping with tangled lines, and of courses bringing us back with a lot of fish. If u are serious about catching fish, then Captain Steve and Jill is who u want.

  • Robert Zagaja
    Robert Zagaja
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 14, 2024 • 6 adults

    Friendly captain and crew. We caught a ton of fish. November Rain was a great boat for our bigger group. Captain Steve and Billy know what they are doing

  • Thomas Quaranta
    Thomas Quaranta
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another banner day!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on August 2, 2021 • 11 adults

    If you are lucky enough to book the November Rain, you are in for a great day of fishing and fun. Capts. Steve and Jill are true gems and First Mate Bill is salt of the earth (or sea, as it were). All of them very welcoming, knowledgeable and just good people. The whole operation is first rate. Not other way to put it. We first chartered the November Rain in the beginning of June and went for Striped Bass right off the Light House. We had such a great day that we booked their very next availability the next morning. That next availability happened to be this past Monday (like I said…there is a reason they are in such high demand!). This time around, Capt. Steve suggested a longer trip to the coast off of Block Island. Took a while to get there, but once there - the action was non stop Sea Bass fishing! We honestly could keep up. We caught way more than we could ever eat. Anyway, if you are looking for a top notch vessel and team…look no further than November Rain. Our family of 11 (adults and teens) had the best time. Can’t wait to go out again!

  • Nicholas Rebele
    Nicholas Rebele
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 15, 2024 • 6 adults

    Great time on the November Rain. As soon as our lines hit the water we were catching fish. Highly recommend great boat and crew!

  • Antonio Mazzella
    Antonio Mazzella
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 3, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Hands down best trip we have ever had. Steve and crew are top of there game and will not disappoint.

  • Robert Vanetten
    Robert Vanetten
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip on November Rain

    Full Day Trip – Offshore (Shark) on June 16, 2023 • 12 adults

    Everyone had a great time. Caught our limit. Captain Steve and mate were excellent. Best fishing trip. Thank you

Rating

5.0
67 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (90)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (67)

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Ben Ben King
Ben Ben King
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Corporate Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on September 16, 202610 adults

I took my team out with Steve and Anthony on the November Rain on September 16, 2026. They were professional and super friendly. Everyone caught fish and had a fantastic time! The fact that they had a charter leaving at 10:30 AM and coming back at 3:30 PM was absolutely perfect and was a huge reason why I picked them. I would highly recommend going out with them for anyone whether it be a corporate team retreat or a family outing or just fun with friends.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Scup (Porgy)
Striped Bass
Steve & Jill Ruiz
Response from Captain

Ben - thank you very much for the review, and we’re glad you guys had a great time. Hope we’ll have the chance to get you out with us again sometime. — Steve & Jill

Justin Massa
Justin Massa
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip, great boat!!!
Full Day Trip – Inshore on September 19, 20266 adults

Awesome trip! captain Jill and Steve put us on the fish all day long!! Non stop action and good times, the captain and crew were great, friendly knowledgeable and always there to help when needed. would definitely recommend a trip on the Nicember Rain.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Steve & Jill Ruiz
Response from Captain

Many thanks, Justin. We very much appreciate the review and hope you guys enjoyed the fish! - Steve & Jill

Justin Landgraf
Justin Landgraf
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Boat, Captain, and First Mate.
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 9, 20264 adults1 child

Boat was clean and well maintained, Captain and first mate were amazing, catered to our group, put us on the fish and kept the action coming. Great experience, we will be back.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Steve & Jill Ruiz
Response from Captain

Many thanks for your review, Justin. It was great having you all out with us. Hope to see you again!

Michael Boyce
Michael Boyce
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Boat, Great Crew, Great Catch, Great Vibes
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 13, 20263 adults

Captain asked us what we wanted out of trip instead of telling us what we were going to do. Put us on the fish. Very successfull trip. Book Them!

Steve & Jill Ruiz
Response from Captain

Michael - thanks very much for the review. It was great having you all out with us. Hope to see you for a future trip! - Steve & Jill

Jason Buehner
Jason Buehner
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 30, 20265 adults1 child

Steve & Jill Ruiz
Response from Captain

Jason - many thanks for the 5 stars! It was a pleasure having you out with us and we hope we'll see you guys gain. - Steve & Jill

FAQs about November Rain Charters

November Rain Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (9 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (Shark) (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (Tuna) (10 hours)
When you book a trip with November Rain Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS 2 units (Simrad and Garmin)
  • Fishfinder 2 Simrad
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar 2 units (Furuno and Simrad)
Trips booked with November Rain Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
November Rain Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
November Rain Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with November Rain Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Steve & Jill Ruiz
Steve & Jill Ruiz

Montauk, New York, United States

114 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
67 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2016

Steve and Jill have been fishing Montauk for 25 years, first starting out a 28' BHM charter boat (the first November Rain). After that they graduated to a 35' Young Brothers and now have a custom built 43' Lowell, a multi-passenger vessel on which we can comfortably carry up to 20 people.

Steve & Jill Ruiz
Steve & Jill Ruiz
Fully verified
114
reports
67
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Steve and Jill have been fishing Montauk for 25 years, first starting out a 28' BHM charter boat (the first November Rain). After that they graduated to a 35' Young Brothers and now have a custom built 43' Lowell, a multi-passenger vessel on which we can comfortably carry up to 20 people.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Amazing Corporate Fishing Trip
    Ben B.
    Ben B.
  • Greta trip with Jill and Steve
    Bryan P.
    Bryan P.
  • Incredible Trip!!
    Casey G.
    Casey G.
  • Experience of a life time.
    Tim H.
    Tim H.
  • Great trip
    Nicholas R.
    Nicholas R.
  • Great Trip!
    Robert Z.
    Robert Z.
  • Best trip
    Antonio M.
    Antonio M.
  • Full day trip on November  Rain
    Robert V.
    Robert V.
  • Full day shark fishing
    Kristin C.
    Kristin C.
  • The best trip we’ve ever had!
    Dino D.
    Dino D.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
15 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Lowell
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 800HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
2 units (Simrad and Garmin)
Fishfinder
2 Simrad
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
2 units (Furuno and Simrad)
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Montauk right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
FlounderFlounder
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blue)Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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