Captain Al’s Fishing Charters

Design your own fishing adventure with Captain Al’s Fishing Charters, a first-rate provider of private fishing charters out of the Montauk Harbor, New York. Whether you are looking for a day of family fun, a hard-core sportfishing adventure, or an enjoyable corporate outing, Captain Al Cacciola and his team will help you put together a fishing charter ideally suited to your wants and needs.

You will be fishing aboard a 38’ Bertram boat that is fitted with two 450 HP powerful Detroit engines for speed and reliability. The boat features a full galley, a head (marine toilet), and a covered, air-conditioned cabin to keep you comfortable whatever the weather. With a very wide beam, the boat gives a comfortable ride, and its extremely spacious deck will allow everyone to get involved throughout the trip.

Captain Al’s Fishing Charters target a wide range of species on a variety of specially-designed trips that range from a three-hour evening trip targeting Striped Bass to extreme overnight adventures. Choose between fishing inshore, offshore, at the canyons, or around Block Island, and target species from Fluke to Cod to White Marlin.

Whichever option you go for, Captain Al will do his best to make sure it is a trip to remember. Top-notch gear by Penn and Shimano will be available for you to use, along with live bait and everything else you need to make a great catch possible. The only thing that’s missing is you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    US $900
    This morning trip will take place on the local Montauk waters. You will be casting your lines for Porgy, Fluke, Bluefish, and other species in less than 20 minutes after the departure.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    US $900
    This afternoon trip will take place on the local Montauk waters. Avoid traffic on this half-day trip and enjoy the afternoon bite, targeting Fluke, Striped Bass, and many other species.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    US $1,600
    This full-day inshore trip will take out for Black Seabass, Striped Bass, Fluke, and other species depending on the season.
  • Private trip
    Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $1,850
    Battle it out with some of the toughest pound-for-pound predators of the seas – Sharks! All offshore trips may be subjected to a fuel surcharge, not exceeding 10% of the fare.
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip - Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    US $2,100
    Add a couple more hours to your trip to target Sharks, Tuna, and other species, such as Black Seabass, Striped Bass, and many more. Capt. All will contact you to guide you through the upcoming trip. All offshore trips may be subjected to a fuel surcharge, not exceeding 10% of the fare.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip - Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    US $3,000
    On this trip, you will arrive at the finest offshore fishing grounds quickly and safely. Sit back, sip your favorite drink, and get ready to battle Tuna, Marlin, Swordfish, and many other species depending on the season. All offshore trips may be subjected to a fuel surcharge, not exceeding 10% of the fare.
  • Private trip
    Overnight canyon trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 1
    US $3,500
    Spending the night fishing tuna and swordfish at the Canyon. All offshore trips may be subjected to a fuel surcharge, not exceeding 10% of the fare.
  • Private trip
    18 Hour Trip - Canyon
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    18 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    US $4,800
    This trip will take you fishing 75-100 miles offshore for Tuna and Billfish. The departure time will vary. All offshore trips may be subjected to a fuel surcharge, not exceeding 10% of the fare.
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FAQs about Captain Al’s Fishing Charters

Captain Al’s Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - Shark Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group - 9 Hour Trip - Offshore (9 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip - Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $3,500 per day per group - Overnight canyon trip (2 days)
  • US $4,800 per group - 18 Hour Trip - Canyon (18 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Al’s Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet With A/C
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Captain Al’s Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Prepared ahead of time)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (After the trip)
  • First Mate (Tips are 15-20% - not included in price)
  • Fishing License

Captain Al’s Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Captain Al’s Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging

Top targeted fish species with Captain Al’s Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Alfred Cacciola
Montauk, New York, United States
27 Fishing Reports
81 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since August 2016
Captain Al is an experienced fisherman who has been working on private fishing charters for over 35 years. Having been a passionate angler for many years, he has fished all over the US and the Caribbean and has experience fishing areas such as the Florida Keys, Puerto Rico, Aruba, among many others. He also has extensive experience of fishing in Montauk, and his in-depth knowledge of the area’s many fishing ‘hot spots’ allows him to create the very best charter experience for every group that comes aboard his boat.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1986, and restored in 2012. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins 6TCA engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 34 knots.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
6 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
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

Toilet
With A/C
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live Bait
Prepared ahead of time
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
After the trip
First Mate
Tips are 15-20% - not included in price
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome except infants; vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
98%
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Jonathan B. S.
East Hampton, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 2, 2023
Great time, caught lots of big fish many laughs!
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Mark R.
Port Chester, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Alfred

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 12, 2023
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Paul P.
Brooklyn, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 24, 2023
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Peter B.
West Islip, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon best assassin’s

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 8, 2022
Afternoon best assassin’sl, we went right out record bass all day long we couldn’t have even done a full day our arms are...
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Michael P.
Milford, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience on the water with Captain Al

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 11, 2022
Took a trip out to Montauk with a few good friends and had an experience to let us Al a lifetime!  We not only caught our...
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