Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters 

4.8
(62 reviews)
 East Lake Drive 467, Montauk, NY 11954, United States–

Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters 

Montauk, NY, United States
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30 ft
4
4.8
(62 reviews)

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Capt. Ron's Fishing Charters runs by the motto 'if it swims, we catch it'. Offering both inshore and offshore charters in the waters off Montauk, NY, they have a variety of options to suit your needs. If you want a hands-on experience that will allow you to get as interactive as you want, you've come to the right place.

The well-named charter boat 'Capt. Ron' is a 30' True World offshore sportfishing boat with a walkaround layout, perfect for 360-degree fishability. Powered by a 315 HP engine, the boat cruises at a slick 20 knots, and it features a full range of marine electronics and safety equipment to ensure your trip is both productive and enjoyable.

Inside, there is a private bathroom, as well as a heated cabin with two bunk beds for relaxation. And while the deck is spacious enough for 6 people to fish, Capt. Ron prefers to limit his charters to 4 guests to ensure a personalized and enjoyable experience for everyone on board.

The team specializes in fishing for Striped Bass with live bait and diamond jigs. But that's not all – they can also provide offshore Cod trips. Here, you'll drop your line over deep water wrecks and ledges, with the aim of coming home with some of the most delicious and tender fish you can find. Other potential species you can catch include Fluke, Porgy, Black Seabass, and Bluefish.

Whichever trip you decide on, the focus will be on making sure everyone has an enjoyable, hands-on experience. The crew will do everything they can to make sure you come home with some delicious fish for the table – and they will make sure that you have fun doing it, too.

Book a trip with Capt. Ron's Fishing Charters and come have some serious fun fishing the prolific waters of Montauk!

Capt. Ron's Fishing Charters runs by the motto 'if it swims, we catch it'. Offering both inshore and offshore charters in the waters off Montauk, NY, they have a variety of options to suit your needs. If you want a hands-on experience that will allow you to get as interactive as you want, you've come to the right place.

The well-named charter boat 'Capt. Ron' is a 30' True World offshore sportfishing boat with a walkaround layout, perfect for 360-degree fishability. Powered by a 315 HP engine, the boat cruises at a slick 20 knots, and it features a full range of marine electronics and safety equipment to ensure your trip is both productive and enjoyable.

Inside, there is a private bathroom, as well as a heated cabin with two bunk beds for relaxation. And while the deck is spacious enough for 6 people to fish, Capt. Ron prefers to limit his charters to 4 guests to ensure a personalized and enjoyable experience for everyone on board.

The team specializes in fishing for Striped Bass with live bait and diamond jigs. But that's not all – they can also provide offshore Cod trips. Here, you'll drop your line over deep water wrecks and ledges, with the aim of coming home with some of the most delicious and tender fish you can find. Other potential species you can catch include Fluke, Porgy, Black Seabass, and Bluefish.

Whichever trip you decide on, the focus will be on making sure everyone has an enjoyable, hands-on experience. The crew will do everything they can to make sure you come home with some delicious fish for the table – and they will make sure that you have fun doing it, too.

Book a trip with Capt. Ron's Fishing Charters and come have some serious fun fishing the prolific waters of Montauk!

Ronald Onorato
Captain
Ronald Onorato
53 years of experience
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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 1
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Cod
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Sharks
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Dec 1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
62 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (53)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
93%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (62)

  • Jeremy Correia
    Jeremy Correia
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Ron is the Real Deal

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    If you’re thinking about booking with Captain Ron, stop thinking and just do it. The guy is an absolute legend. Super personable, funny, easy to talk to, and you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. From the minute we got on the boat, he made me and my cousin feel like we’d been fishing with a buddy for years. He knew exactly where to put us on the fish and worked his tail off all trip to keep us on them. We caught so many fish we honestly didn’t know what to do with them. It was nonstop action, and every time things slowed down, Captain Ron was already making the next move to get us back on fish. What really stood out was how much he cared about making sure we had an awesome experience. He went above and beyond the entire trip, kept the energy up, taught us a ton, and made the whole day a blast. We were laughing the entire time. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for an unforgettable day on the water, this is the charter to book. We’ll 100% be back. Thanks again, Captain Ron—you absolutely crushed it! 🎣👏

  • John Venus
    John Venus
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    55 years of experience fishing Montauk = a good timr

    Full Day Trip – Sharks on August 8, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Been out on many charters w/ many diff captains ans Ron is up there at the top for sure. Very patient and informative, transparent on conditions and chances on catching what we wanted, never felt surprised or unclesr on chances. Winds were calling for rough off shore waters and Ron was open about it all and gave us a lot of flexibility. We ended up cstching a decent 6ft 150lb brown shark which kids loved and plenty of black sea bass and porgies. it was awesome cor our kids. going to come back, maknly cause Ron is so awesome

  • Shay Lam
    Shay Lam
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Went to fish, got to see dolphins!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 27, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a great time with Captain Ron - extremely knowledgeable and relaxed, made us feel at ease on his boat. We caught 3 striped bass about 50 miles out and a porgie. The bonus was a pod of dolphins migrating just a few yards away from us. Highly recommend Captain Ron!

  • Max Starubinskiy
    Max Starubinskiy
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Capn Ron is the real deal! Hit Max Catch!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    Absolutely epic day with Captain Ron. 9 Bluefish caught, he has the best tracking of fish based on the birds. Perfect boat driver and fisherman. We had an absolute blast.

  • Michael Coggins
    Michael Coggins
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Capt Ron...

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Capt Ron got us on big striped bass almost immediately. It was a great trip for a family... will definitely fish with Cat Ron again.

  • Steven Machusko
    Steven Machusko
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Ron finds the whoppers!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 30, 2026 • 2 adults

    Biggest stripers of my life! Capt. Ron is determined to get you hooked up and it pays off.

  • Michael Edlund
    Michael Edlund
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Great Captain!

    Full Day Trip – Sharks on August 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    Although we didn’t catch anything, we still tried 3 spots and got to see some amazing marine life

  • Robert Harrison
    Robert Harrison
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great time!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on August 6, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time with Captain Ron! My 9 year old son was starting to show signs of getting sick, the captain immediately changed tactics and got us out of the area where the waves were. We caught lots of fish and ate fresh fish for dinner!

  • Tyler Ponzio
    Tyler Ponzio
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    50+ striped bass

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on October 20, 2024 • 4 adults

    Captain Ron was awesome. Me and 3 buddies went out on a morning trip with Ron and had the fishing experience of a lifetime. 50+ stripers caught in 4 hours was unbelievable. Captain Ron was very knowledgeable and struck up some good conversations. Will be back to fish with Captain Ron again!

  • Caleb Sanders
    Caleb Sanders
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day Trip With Captain Ron

    Full Day Trip – Sharks on June 20, 2022 • 1 adult

    This was my favorite experience I've had in Montauk. Captain Ron is an expert fisherman who has seen it all. We went on a full-day shark trip but it ended up being so much more. Ron was great to talk to and we had a lot of fun. We were able to hook a blue shark but also had a great day of fishing for blue fish and stripers. I landed a trophy striper and was also able to keep a smaller one that I plan on grilling later today. Ron is a really good man who knows where the fish are and I hope to book him again for a trip next summer. I highly recommend his charters!

Rating

4.8
62 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (53)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
93%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (62)

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Jeremy Correia
Jeremy Correia
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Ron is the Real Deal
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 2, 2026 • 2 adults

If you’re thinking about booking with Captain Ron, stop thinking and just do it. The guy is an absolute legend. Super personable, funny, easy to talk to, and you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. From the minute we got on the boat, he made me and my cousin feel like we’d been fishing with a buddy for years. He knew exactly where to put us on the fish and worked his tail off all trip to keep us on them. We caught so many fish we honestly didn’t know what to do with them. It was nonstop action, and every time things slowed down, Captain Ron was already making the next move to get us back on fish. What really stood out was how much he cared about making sure we had an awesome experience. He went above and beyond the entire trip, kept the energy up, taught us a ton, and made the whole day a blast. We were laughing the entire time. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for an unforgettable day on the water, this is the charter to book. We’ll 100% be back. Thanks again, Captain Ron—you absolutely crushed it! 🎣👏

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Scup (Porgy)
Ronald Onorato
Response from Captain

Hi Jeremy I’m glad you and your cousin had a great time. it was a lot of fun. Hope to see you guys again!

John Venus
John Venus
us
New York, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
55 years of experience fishing Montauk = a good timr
Full Day Trip – Sharks on August 8, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Been out on many charters w/ many diff captains ans Ron is up there at the top for sure. Very patient and informative, transparent on conditions and chances on catching what we wanted, never felt surprised or unclesr on chances. Winds were calling for rough off shore waters and Ron was open about it all and gave us a lot of flexibility. We ended up cstching a decent 6ft 150lb brown shark which kids loved and plenty of black sea bass and porgies. it was awesome cor our kids. going to come back, maknly cause Ron is so awesome

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Scup (Porgy)
Ronald Onorato
Response from Captain

Hi John it was greeat having you and kids aboard! The boys are die hard fishermen! glad everyone had a great time

Jason Bunin
Jason Bunin
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Bad weather
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 20, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Unfortunately we weren’t able to go out due to the weather. I greatly appreciate Captain Ron explaining to the two boys why we couldn’t go. Captain Ron drove us to the montauk lighthouse to validate the weather the conditions and make the extra effort. I really appreciate that we didn’t go and have to turn around and leaving the boys with negative feelings about fishing (first time going for striped bass at the point). Looking forward to booking my next trip with Captain Ron.

Ronald Onorato
Response from Captain

Thank you Jason i want to give the boys a good experience for the first trip

Steve Daigle
Steve Daigle
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Big Bass Galore
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on October 10, 2026 • 2 adults

Great trip with Capt. Ron. Took us straight to the fish and it was non stop action. Our stripers were too large to keep due to regulations but tons of fun. Very memorable and exciting trip.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Ronald Onorato
Response from Captain

Glad you and your son had an enjoyable trip! I’ll try to find you smaller striped bass next time.

John Steele
John Steele
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2018
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Lots and lots of fish!!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 8, 2026 • 4 adults

we jad a great afternoon fishing with Captain Ron. He found a fishing spot where we caught Silver Snappers all afternoon, some 70 fish in total. We also saw dolphins and a whale. It was truly spectacular. He was great working with my wife and daughter whowere fishing beginners. Just bring snacks and sunscreen and get ready to catch fish.

Reported catch:
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Ronald Onorato
Response from Captain

I’m glad you had a great time. Your daughter was one heck of a fisherwoman!

FAQs about Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters

Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Cod (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Sharks (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cod
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)

Your captain

Ronald Onorato
Ronald Onorato
Montauk, New York, United States
ID & license verified
62 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2016
Ever since 1973, Captain Ron Onorato has been fishing the waters off Montauk. Throughout most of his career, he was a commercial rod & reel fisherman, and he was a pioneer in the art of small boat Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing. He is also one of the few people to have landed two Striped Bass weighing over 60 lbs. All these years of experience will ensure a productive and pleasant experience.
Ronald Onorato
Ronald Onorato
Fully verified
62
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Ever since 1973, Captain Ron Onorato has been fishing the waters off Montauk. Throughout most of his career, he was a commercial rod & reel fisherman, and he was a pioneer in the art of small boat Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing. He is also one of the few people to have landed two Striped Bass weighing over 60 lbs. All these years of experience will ensure a productive and pleasant experience.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • 55 years of experience fishing Montauk = a good timr
    John V.
    John V.
  • Captain Ron is the Real Deal
    Jeremy C.
    Jeremy C.
  • Great trip with Capt Ron...
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
  • Capt. Ron finds the whoppers!
    Steven M.
    Steven M.
  • Went to fish, got to see dolphins!
    Shay L.
    Shay L.
  • Capn Ron is the real deal! Hit Max Catch!
    Max S.
    Max S.
  • We had a great time!
    Robert H.
    Robert H.
  • Captain Ron, thanks! Great time!
    Robert W.
    Robert W.
  • 50+ striped bass
    Tyler P.
    Tyler P.
  • Half day trip with Captain Ron
    David P.
    David P.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
True World
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
1 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
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 Montauk right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CodCod
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)

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