FlyLight Charters specializes in light tackle and fly fishing trips out of Connecticut. Experience the finest angling opportunities in Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, and Montauk. With a combination of over 5 decades of experience, you can rest assured your trip with Captain Peter Corrao will be a success.

You will go out aboard the “Doris-Ceil,” a 23’ Jones Brothers Light Tackle Edition center console which comes powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine. It is a great vessel for trips close to the shore and for longer rides. The boat is fitted with the latest in navigational electronics, cooler, and many other professional accessories. The deck is flat from bow to stern with pop up cleats and light so you won’t have any snagging fly lines when fighting with the fish.

Capt. Peter begins his season in May and takes his guests out until the last week of October. Conveniently located in the general area if the mouth of the Thames River in New London, the captain has access to the best fishing spots within half an hour of the marina.

He uses only what he believes is the absolute best available. To catch fish with a fly, you will be provided with G Loomis fly rods in weights from 9 to 13, Able fly reels, and Orvis full sink lines. Your light tackle spinning and baitcasting gear will include rods by G Loomis or No. 8 Tackle Company and Shimano reels.

Whichever trip you choose, it can be customized to meet your specific needs. Target Striped Bass, Bluefish, Blackfish, Black Seabass, False Albacore, Scup, Fluke, and Bonito. If you have a preference for what you want to target, let your captain know and he will help you land the fish of a lifetime.

The crew calls their sport ‘fishing’ and not ‘catching’ and practices ‘catch and release’. But you are welcome to take your catch home and taste it for dinner if you wish.

Explore the prolific waters of Connecticut with FlyLight Charters and have a fishing adventure you won’t forget!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 28
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    This trip will see you fishing for Striped Bass, Bonito, Bluefish, False Albacore, and many other species. Your captain is very competitive and will do everything possible to get you on fish. Before you begin your adventure, he will be happy to give you a warm-up fly casting lesson.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 28
    Price for 2 persons
    US $625
    If you want to have a few more hours on the water, this is your trip. Your fishing methods will include fly fishing, light tackle casting and baitcasting for Bluefish, Striped Bass, False Albacore, and many more. Before you depart, your captain will give you a fly casting lesson.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 28
    Price for 2 persons
    US $725
    If you want to get the waters all to yourself, this is your trip. You will be able to customize it to meet your specific wishes. Target Bluefish, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Tautog, Fluke, and many more. Your captain will provide you with the finest gear and tackle to make a great catch possible.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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New England Trip
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Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
76%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Kenneth P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fish on.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 2, 2024
Captain got me on all kinds of fish mostly strippers, captain is very knowledgeable on fishing in Long Island sound, fished...
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Bryan B.
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 20, 2024
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Jeffrey F.
Excellent
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New England Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 23, 2024
Peter was great, he worked hard at locating fish, we caught a nice variety of fish that kept it exciting.
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Monte S.
Excellent
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Fantastic!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 31, 2024
Peter was the best, most informative guide I have ever used.  The experience was absolutely top notch.
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Ernest A.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 27, 2024
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FAQs about FlyLight Charters

FlyLight Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with FlyLight Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with FlyLight Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

FlyLight Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

FlyLight Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with FlyLight Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog

Your captain

Peter Corrao
New London, Connecticut, United States
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2017
I have 50 years of experience fishing all over the world. I've fly fished and light tackle fished for False Albacore, Stripers, Bonito, Bluefish, Permit, Tuna, Marlin, Tarpon, Bonefish, and more exotics. I've specialized in fishing Long Island Sound for our big 4 (False Albacore, Bonito, Stripers & Bluefish) for 30 years.

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Flounder Flounder

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Jones Brothers
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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
Checks