Moondance Charters Montauk – Sea Horse
Moondance Charters Montauk – Sea Horse
Moondance Charters Of Montauk and TUNA TIME invite you on a fishing extravaganza in the waters of Montauk, New York. Montauk is a fishing haven known for its excellent fishery and top boat captains. One of these top captains is Captain Sal Trapani. Captain Sal has fished the inshore and offshore waters of Montauk for over 35 years and is keen on showing you his favorite secret fishing spots.
Seahorse, the roomy and comfortable 35’ Bruno is the inshore boat. This is the boat we use for our inshore half and full day trips.
TUNA TIME is the new SeaVee tuna boat that cruises at 40 mph. Gets you tuna fishing in no time!
You will be offered full service on both vessels. Both vessels are fully equipped with all the USCG approved safety equipment such as life jackets, EPIRB, and a CPR-trained crew. You will also find all the navigational features needed to make your trip productive, and these features include a GPS, a radar, a marine radio, and a fishfinder.
Some of the species you can target on your inshore trip include the famous big Montauk Striped Bass, Fluke, Black Seabass, Tautog, Scup, Bluefish, and Shark.
If you venture further out on TUNA TIME you can expect to target Bluefin, and Yellowfin Tuna, for an experience you’ll never forget.
Captain Sal and his crew will provide you with the necessary fishing gear that includes rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, a fishing license, and you’ll have a first mate on board, too.
They are able to take seasoned anglers out, but are also very good at teaching and are very patient with beginners. They love taking families with small children on the water and teaching them all about this amazing fishery that produces a wide variety of species.
So, block out a day, book a trip that most suits you, and come and enjoy a day of fishing with Moondance Charters of Montauk and TUNA TIME!
Moondance Charters Of Montauk and TUNA TIME invite you on a fishing extravaganza in the waters of Montauk, New York. Montauk is a fishing haven known for its excellent fishery and top boat captains. One of these top captains is Captain Sal Trapani. Captain Sal has fished the inshore and offshore waters of Montauk for over 35 years and is keen on showing you his favorite secret fishing spots.
Seahorse, the roomy and comfortable 35’ Bruno is the inshore boat. This is the boat we use for our inshore half and full day trips.
TUNA TIME is the new SeaVee tuna boat that cruises at 40 mph. Gets you tuna fishing in no time!
You will be offered full service on both vessels. Both vessels are fully equipped with all the USCG approved safety equipment such as life jackets, EPIRB, and a CPR-trained crew. You will also find all the navigational features needed to make your trip productive, and these features include a GPS, a radar, a marine radio, and a fishfinder.
Some of the species you can target on your inshore trip include the famous big Montauk Striped Bass, Fluke, Black Seabass, Tautog, Scup, Bluefish, and Shark.
If you venture further out on TUNA TIME you can expect to target Bluefin, and Yellowfin Tuna, for an experience you’ll never forget.
Captain Sal and his crew will provide you with the necessary fishing gear that includes rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, a fishing license, and you’ll have a first mate on board, too.
They are able to take seasoned anglers out, but are also very good at teaching and are very patient with beginners. They love taking families with small children on the water and teaching them all about this amazing fishery that produces a wide variety of species.
So, block out a day, book a trip that most suits you, and come and enjoy a day of fishing with Moondance Charters of Montauk and TUNA TIME!
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Nelson Navas•
New York, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedUnforgettable Day on the Wa
5 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM on June 29, 2026 • 6 adultsWe had an amazing fishing trip in Montauk with my two boys and my best friend. The captain and crew were the best! They were friendly, professional, and made the trip unforgettable. We caught plenty of fish and had a fantastic time. Highly recommend this charter!
Arnold Von Engelbrechten•Ohio, USMember since 20264.7VerifiedNewAwsome fishing trip
NEW HALF DAY TUNA on September 7, 2026 • 2 adultsGreat fishing trip. Caught Fluke and many Bluefish. Also some Porgy and a Trigger fish. Capt. and crew took great care of us.
Ken Gawrelski•New York, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedJune fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM on June 19, 2026 • 3 adults
Jin Kim•New York, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedAmazing first time fishing!!
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 18, 2024 • 4 adultsHad a great time fishing with Captain Sal and First Mate Mike! They made the trip enjoyable and productive from start to finish. Captain Sal knew the best spots, and we caught plenty of fish. Mike was always ready to help with the gear and kept the mood light with his sense of humor. Both were patient and made sure everyone, regardless of experience, had a good time. It was a fun day on the water, and we left with a boat full of fish. Highly recommend this team for a solid day of fishing!
Robert Kay•New York, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedCaptain Sal and Danny are a great team !
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 19, 2025 • 2 adultsMy daughter and I had a great time with Moondance. We caught tons of fish, all of which were filleted and cleaned. They packed them in ice and sent us over to Sam’s Star Island Grill where Tom made us fish tacos on the spot. Great day, great company, great (fresh caught) lunch !
Trevor LahozRepeat angler•California, US•Member since 20232 trips5.0VerifiedGreta time catching some big ones!
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 10, 2024 • 6 adultsSal took four is us out and we had an absolute blast! Everything was taken care of and Sal knew exactly where to go to get some fish. Everyone on board caught fish and we got to enjoy delicious striped sea bass tacos for lunch.
Ericka Houlihan•Maryland, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedGreat day on the water
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 23, 2024 • 3 adultsSpent a great half-day on the water with Captain Sal and Mike. Caught more keepers than we could count! Fluke, sea bass, and porgies. Will definitely be booking again when we come back to the area!
Eduardo Castillo•New York, USMember since 20254.7VerifiedFishing with Sal
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 2, 2025 • 6 adults • 1 child
Kobe CostelloRepeat angler•Nevada, US•Member since 20233 trips4.7VerifiedGreat experience lotta fun
Special 5 hour trip for Kobe Costello on June 5, 2024 • 4 adultsWent out with 5 of my friends. It was nonstop action we had a great time.
- Romello Patterson•New York, USMember since 20235.0Verified
1/2 Day Fathers Day trip with Capt Sal
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 18, 2023 • 6 adults
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We had an amazing fishing trip in Montauk with my two boys and my best friend. The captain and crew were the best! They were friendly, professional, and made the trip unforgettable. We caught plenty of fish and had a fantastic time. Highly recommend this charter!
Great fishing trip. Caught Fluke and many Bluefish. Also some Porgy and a Trigger fish. Capt. and crew took great care of us.
Captain had us on the bite most if the day, although weather was a little rough. Some nice Fluke and Sea Bass in the box!
Great people who can really fish. Lots of fun! A wonderful time! Thank you, Captain Sal
captain and the mate were patient with novoces and did a great job finding the fish.
FAQs about Moondance Charters Montauk – Sea Horse
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Magic Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
- US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Block Island Special (5 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Block Island Special - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
- US $1,750 per group, additional US $400 per person after 5 guests - NEW HALF DAY TUNA (5 hours)
- US $1,750 per group, additional US $392 per person after 5 guests - NEW HALF DAY TUNA AFTERNOON (5 hours)
- US $1,850 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (8 hours)
- US $2,750 per group, additional US $694 per person after 5 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Tuna (8 hours)
- US $3,500 per group, additional US $996 per person after 5 guests - EXTENDED DAY TUNA (10 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed separate toilet.
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Yes. When necessary we use live eels or live porgies to catch striped bass.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and bagging your fish is free!)
- First mate (The customary tip for the first mate is 20% of the cost of the trip. So on a half day trip the tip would be $180. He will teach you anything you need to know. Make sure you are comfortable and safe at all times. Help you get your fish on board and fillet )
- Fishing license (We cover any and all fishing licenses you may need.)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Generally the half day trips are close to the lighthouse where a lot of the species are caught. We also travel 5-7 miles offshore for fluke and sea bass. Of course, when we are going for shark and tuna we are 15 miles plus offshore.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cod
- Dogfish
- Flounder
- Scup (Porgy)
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blue)
- Shark (Mako)
- Tautog
Your captain
Montauk, New York, United States
Captain Sal is a great captain with over 35 years of fishing experience and a lot of happy returning customers. He says: 'I've been fishing all my life. Montauk has always been a place I love and enjoy. I want to show you the secret fishing spots and beauty that Montauk has to offer'. So, take him on his offer and discover the best spots and catch the best fish!
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Montauk right now
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
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