New York City Striped Bass Fishing Charters

Spending 6 hours on the water will give you plenty of time to fill the boat with delicious fish. You'll explore the bays and shallow waters out of New York, barely out of downtown. Yes, these waters – so close to the city – are home to some incredible species. Come and explore them as you bottom fish in the hope of hooking a Striper, Bluefish, Seabass, Weakfish, Scup, and many more to fill the fridge with some tasty fish.

The Striped Bass run starts in early April and continues until late June or early July. They return for the fantastic fall run in mid-October. Additionally, you can chase Bluefish to 20 lb, Fluke (Flounder), Sea Bass, and Porgy through the summer.

Fishing for the best option of species to catch for the day. Could be a mixed bag. Mates work for tips, 20% of the fare is customary.

Make the most of the productive waters of the Long Island Sound. Home to incredible game and table fish, you'll head around 10 miles away from the dock, targeting Stripers, Tautog, and Bluefish. Try bottom fishing and jigging to entice the bite, before getting ready for battle, as the fish will try anything to wriggle away from your line. If you get them on the boat, just pop them in the ice box to stay fresh, and you'll be in for a delicious treat at the end of the day.

Light tackle, casting and live bait fly I provide spinning and baitcasting tackle. Fly rodders are welcomed. You will be fishing the back bay and inshore. Single anglers welcomed on this shared trip,

Spend a whole day targeting trophy-sized Stripers! The crew will prepare lots of live bait in advance. If you're interested to see how it's done, get in touch to join them earlier. You'll also target Tautog, Tuna, and Black Seabass.

The crew is prepared to jig chunk troll or cast at Striped Bass. A lot of times it's able to get the live bait and always has it on the ready as well. The main body of water you'll be fishing is the Raritan Bay, a place of some of the best Striped Bass fishing in the world. What the crew thrives on is the possibility of being able to target the same species of fish but in multiple different ways. Your crew will give you the best experience it can!

Full day ocean trip half day fluking then switch gears and target cobia/sharks on bait or bonita under the birds. Each trip unique you never know what you will come across.

3/4 Day Trip

Minimum of 8 guests for the trip to take place Rod Rental $5.00 Rigs are $2.00 each (hook & sinker) Free Bait could be live eels or worms, ask before hand You can bring your own equipment. Please check in 1/2 hour before scheduled departure or tickets can be voided and no refunds will be given. No refunds for No Shows