Captain Chris Fishing Charters

Captain Chris Fishing Charters provides private fishing trips in Montauk, New York. Montauk lies at the helm of Long Island and boasts of the most stellar record-breaking tradition in big game inshore fishing.

If you’re looking for action-packed Striped Bass fights or just want to take your friends out for a fun time on the water, trips with Captain Chris Fishing Charters are the ones to book.

These waters are home to big fish, and aboard the 28.5’ Baja, you will have great time going after it. The boat was restored in 2017, and is powered by a 300 HP Cummins diesel engine. Its navigation equipment will help you find a trophy catch and the fighting chair will help you reel it in. The boat provides enough space to stay alert as the big game starts biting.

Captain Chris Fishing Charters specializes in inshore fishing, and once you set out, you will be targeting Striped Bass, Black Sea Bass, Blackfish, Fluke, Porgy and Bluefish. The season here picks up already in April, and gives plenty of fine weather year round to reel in some impressive catch.

This will be a great opportunity to try out a variety of techniques, including jigging, trolling, spinning, and drift fishing. And for the bold anglers, you can even try bowfishing. The equipment will wait for you onboard!.

Captain Chris has been in the fishing business for 25 years, and has the skills to help you get any fish swimming nearby. He provides rods, reel and tackle, live bait and lures, and as you sail back to the shore, he’ll clean and fillet the catch for you.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Senior/Couples (AM) MAX 2
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Spend the morning or afternoon fishing some big game in the waters of Montauk. Whether you feel like testing your skills against Striped Bass or going after some other species, Captain Chris will take you on an action-packed trip of your choice.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Senior/Couples (PM) MAX 2
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $550
    Spend the afternoon or morning fishing some big game in the waters of Montauk. Whether you feel like testing your skills against Striped Bass or going after some other species, Captain Chris will take you on an action-packed trip of your choice.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $750
    Spend the morning fishing some big game in the waters of Montauk. Whether you feel like testing your skills against Striped Bass, or going after some other species, Captain Chris will take you on an action-packed trip of your choice.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $750
    Spend the afternoon going with Captain Chris after some fine game. It's up to you to decide what you want to catch! Be it Striped Bass, Scup, Black Sea Bass or Fluke, you name it. If you're feeling like fishing a combo of different species, Captain will help you reel it in.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $1,300
    A full day trip onboard Captain Chris Fishing Charters promises to be an exciting adventure. You get to choose the species and then cast those lures. Captain Chris will lead you along the way, and for more adventurous anglers out there, he even provides bowfishing equipment.
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FAQs about Captain Chris Fishing Charters

Captain Chris Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour – Senior/Couples (AM) MAX 2 (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour – Senior/Couples (PM) MAX 2 (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip - AM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip - PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Chris Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Captain Chris Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Captain Chris Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing

Captain Chris Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Chris Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Christopher Costa
Montauk, New York, United States
1 Fishing Report
82 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2017
Captain Chris has twenty-five years of fishing experience under his belt, and is happy to help you catch some big game in the waters of Montauk. His passion is inshore fishing, and year-round he targets any fish that bites near.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Baja (Pilothouse) originally built in 1995, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 300HP Cummins Diesel engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Kitchen

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Minimum age is 5
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 82 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
Good day fishing with Capt Chris
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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Joe H.
East Hampton, New York
Excellent
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5 hour trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on June 24, 2023
Captain Chris took my fiancé and I out today and we had a blast. We caught several bluefish and a big Striper, and then...
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Mary B.
New York, New York
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Half Dat with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Senior/Couples (PM) MAX 2 on June 12, 2023
Wonderful day with Captain Chris! He took us out to Montauk Point by the Light House and we fished tons of Blue Fish and Porkies....
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Joseph B.
United States
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on May 25, 2023
If you want a great day with great fishing - he’s your guy!  It’s as simple as that.
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William G.
Merrimack, NH
Excellent
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Half day trip with Capt Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on July 13, 2023
We caught fluke and sea bass.  Lots of action
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William G.
Merrimack, NH
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Half day trip with Capt Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on July 11, 2023
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