Midnight Fleet - Midnight Star

Midnight Fleet invites you aboard the Midnight Star for a premier fishing experience in Brooklyn, New York. The charter operates out of Sheepshead Bay and into the most productive waters of the open ocean. This bustling neighborhood, just an hour from Manhattan, allows you to enjoy first-class fishing right by the world’s biggest metropole.

Sheepshead Bay offers the chance of targeting a variety of fish species to be caught throughout the year. Striped Bass come into season in June and are present until Fall. The high season for Fluke is April and May; Bluefish, Porgy, Cod, and Ling come into season in late Summer and are available all through the Fall months and until the beginning of December.

Midnight Fleet will take you out on their 70-foot Hawkers Island saltwater fishing boat powered by two 650 HP Detroit engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 13 knots. This boat is your best choice for a traditional fishing experience that also provides anglers with space and comfort, offering indoor and outdoor spaces. The boat is fully equipped with safety and navigation equipment that ensures a safe and productive trip and features a toilet for your convenience.

The crew of the Midnight Star provides the option for guests to rent rods and reels on each trip (the rental cost is $7.00), or you can bring your best gear with you. A first mate will be on board to teach you all the top tricks, and help you reel in your catch. A fishing license is included too, so all you have to bring is a cooler with ice for your catch.

Midnight Fleet offers private charters for groups of up to 60 persons, and shared trips for smaller groups who want to share their experience with others. Anything you want can be arranged, so get in touch and come aboard!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Shared PM trip - Magic Hour Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 25
    US $108
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip – Shared
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 25
    US $154
    With plenty of other groups of anglers, you'll board a traditional fishing boat and head off out of the Big Apple to discover a range of exciting and delicious fish. Bring your own fishing gear aboard and bottom fish, drift, fish, or bring some popping corks to entice the bite of Striped Bass, Fluke, Porgy, Bluefish, Triggerfish, and Black Seabass. Head home with a delicious treat for dinner after a mammoth 7 hours on board. You're advised to be at the dock 30 minutes prior to the trip.
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FAQs about Midnight Fleet - Midnight Star

Midnight Fleet - Midnight Star offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $54 per person - Shared PM trip - Magic Hour Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $77 per person - Full Day Trip – Shared (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Midnight Fleet - Midnight Star, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Midnight Fleet - Midnight Star include:
  • Live Bait
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Midnight Fleet - Midnight Star offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Midnight Fleet - Midnight Star offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Midnight Fleet - Midnight Star include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Jeffrey Nagler
New York City, New York, United States
9 Fishing Reports
130 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since March 2017
Captain Jeffrey has 40 years of fishing experience and operating vessels of all kinds. He is a fun person who loves to connect with his guests, both return and new. He operates the charter out of a great love and passion for fishing and works with a hard-working crew of mates. Captain Jeffrey and his crew will always give their best to making your day on the water a productive and positive experience.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)

Boat specs

Hawkers Island (Headboat) originally built in 1963. Powered by 2 650HP Detroit engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 13 knots.

Length
70 ft
Capacity
63 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

Live Bait
First Mate
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
We adhere to all regulations for size and limits
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Brilliant crew
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Angler rating
97
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
74%
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Carl T.
Weybridge, United Kingdom
Excellent
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Brilliant Experience - Highly Recommended

VERIFIED   Shared PM trip - Magic Hour Fishing on July 24, 2023
Capt. Jeff & crew were outstanding - incredibly friendly, helpful and trusted. I took the fishing trip as staying in NYC for...
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Francisco O.
Brooklyn, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Shared on August 25, 2023
Captain Jeffrey and his staff made this one of the best fishing I have ever enjoyed. From the minute he met us at the dock...
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Robert S.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Night trip for striped bass

VERIFIED   Shared PM trip - Magic Hour Fishing on May 15, 2023
We had a fantastic time going out with Jeff and the team for an evening trip with a group from work. We were all beginners...
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Sanne P.
Hilversum, Netherlands
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Magic hour trip

VERIFIED   Shared PM trip - Magic Hour Fishing on July 19, 2023
We had an amazing experience with the 5 hour evening trip! The sunset at sea was beautiful and the captain knew some really...
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James Q.
Schenectady, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Jeff evening porgy's Brooklyn

VERIFIED   Shared PM trip - Magic Hour Fishing on July 5, 2023
Caught 15 plus porgies each both my son and I. Rented equipment. Got lessons equipment, free bait, free fishing license, parked...
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