Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $618
    It's never too late to go out on the water – especially when they're overflowing with a range of exciting and delicious fish. Spend your morning warming up for your fishing adventure and head inshore to the shallow sounds and bays. Get your fish on as you bottom fish for the bite of exciting, monster Striped Bass and delicious Porgy and Fluke.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $650
    Get out first thing to catch the morning bite of the local fish inshore from Montauk. Fish the shallower waters along the sounds that come out of New York and Connecticut as you target a range of tough-fighting, exciting, and delicious fish. Go after Striped Bass, Fluke, and Porgy and treat yourself to a tasty lunch at the end of your trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $1,100
    Make the most of the productive bays and sounds out of Montauk and fill the boat with a range of exciting and delicious fish. Get ready for an intense battle yielding great rewards at the end of the day. Bottom fish these shallow waters for a monster Striped Bass, along with tasty Porgy, Fluke, Seabass, and many more. These notorious fish will do anything to get off the end of your line, so bring your A-game and hook as many as possible aboard to take home for a treat.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Cod
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $1,200
    Head offshore on this 8-hour trip with just one thing in mind – catching yourself a delicious dinner. Get out into the Atlantic and drop deep as you bottom fish to catch the bite of Cod. These global favorites for the table will respond to almost any lure, so rest assured of catching plenty of these creatures to take home. After a full day on the water, there's nothing better than a hearty meal, and you'll have deserved it after this long day out.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Sharks
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $1,200
    You've seen the headlines, and you must have wondered what's it like to go head-to-head with a monster Shark. Get offshore and target a real monster. Known as one of the ocean's most dangerous predators, you'd better be careful as you hook one of these beasts aboard. Go after Mako, Hammerhead, and Thresher Sharks during this thrilling day out. Rest assured, you'll have the pulses racing and the blood pressure shooting through the roof as you, first, feel the pull, before struggling to reel 'em in.
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FAQs about Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters

Capt. Ron’s Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $618 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (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
  • Cod
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)

Meet the Captain

Ronald Onorato
Montauk, New York, United States
ID & license verified
31 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)

Boat specs

True World (Sportfishing) originally built in 2003. Powered by a 315HP Yanmar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
Half day trip with Captain Ron
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What an amazing fishing day!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
96%
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David P.
Rochester, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Ron

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 20, 2023
Great guy. Great time. Years of experience. Highly recommended.
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Caleb S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip With Captain Ron

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Sharks on June 20, 2022
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...
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Michael W.
New York, NY
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ronald

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 10, 2022
I just reread the description of the boat. It’s deceptive.  There is no inside as is advertised. There is no shade cover....
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Zach F.
Mastic, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day shark

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Sharks on August 6, 2021
Had a full day shark fishing trip with Captain Ron, had a great day with my 3 friends. Ron knew right where the fish were and...
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Masato N.
Scarsdale, NY
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memorable July 4th

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 4, 2021
We had a traditional July 4th fishing with Captain Ron.  He has 49! years of experience in this business and he is a real...
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