Moondance Charters of Montauk

Moondance Charters Of Montauk invites 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.

You will be offered a full service by Moondance Charters on a roomy and very safe 35’ Bruno downeast. The vessel is 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 Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Tautog, Scup, Bluefish, and Flounder. If you venture further out you can expect to target Cod, Dogfish, Bluefin, and Yellowfin Tuna, and a variety of Sharks such as Mako and Blue Shark.

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 31
    US $800
    This is a half day inshore trip that will see you fishing for 5 hours. This is a great option for anglers new to the sport and anyone looking to get familiar with the local fishery. You will have the chance to target any species you want including Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Scup, Dogfish, and more.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 31
    US $800
    This is a half day inshore trip that will see you fishing for 5 hours. This is a great option for anglers new to the sport and anyone looking to get familiar with the local fishery. You will have the chance to target any species you want including Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Scup, Dogfish, and more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Magic Hour
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $850
    A sunset trip into the evening for Striped Bass. Four hours of fishing.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip 6 1/2 hours
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,100
    Its a 3/4 day trip which allows anglers a little more time to target a second or third species.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 31
    US $1,400
    This is a full day on the water with 8 hours of fishing. It's perfect for inshore fishing fanatics of all skill levels. This is a deluxe multi-species trip that will take you to the best spots in the area and can see you targeting Tautog, Fluke, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Seabass, and more!
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,850
    This is a shark trip where you can go anywhere from 10-20 offshore and chum for Shark. The crew like to catch Mako, as that is the best eating Shark. But you can run into Hammerhead, Blue Shark, and sometimes a Great White, which is a protected species and is not fished for.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Tuna
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $2,100
    This is an inshore trolling and jigging trip for Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna. It's a great option for any angler dreaming of battling these deep-sea beasts. You will start to troll anywhere from 8 to 10 miles out. Tuna have been coming in close the last two years. This trip can be combined with a little inshore multi-species trip if you get tired of trolling or want to try something different.
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FAQs about Moondance Charters of Montauk

Moondance Charters of Montauk offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Magic Hour (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip 6 1/2 hours (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Tuna (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Moondance Charters of Montauk, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Moondance Charters of Montauk include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Moondance Charters of Montauk offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Moondance Charters of Montauk offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Moondance Charters of Montauk include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Dogfish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Sal Trapani
Montauk, New York, United States
ID & license verified
75 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Dogfish Dogfish

Boat specs

Bruno (Downeast) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 375HP Caterpillar 3208 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
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.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Benjamin H.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 22, 2023
Highly Recommended! My fishing trip with Moondance Charters was an absolute delight! Captain Sal’s expertise and passion...
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Paul M.
New York, NY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip with Captain Sal!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 18, 2023
Four of us did the Noon - 5PM Sunday trip. Our group included a couple of dads, a younger woman, and a sixteen year-old boy....
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Regina L.
Washington, DC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent experience

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for Regina Lipovsky on August 23, 2023
I and my two sons and their friends (all 13 and 14 yo) had a great time.  We caught many fish.  Captain Sal and his first...
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Steven C.
Commack, New York
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on September 17, 2023
Overall the only reason it was a 4 not a 5 was because what we wanted to do on this trip we couldn’t due to weather factors...
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Steven M.
New York, New York
Excellent
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Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Sal and Charley

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on August 14, 2023
Had a great 1/2 day trip and captain and mate couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. Caught a lot of fish and had a great...
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