Captain Austin was born and raised in Brooklyn and has been fishing the waters in and around the NY Bight, NYC, and Jamaica Bay for over 40 years. He has worked in the fishing industry for over 20 years and authored 250 articles on catching a variety of fish species in NYC waters.

When you think of New York City, you probably imagine bright lights, busy streets, and that world-famous skyline – however, Captain Tom LaCognata is here to show you a whole other side to the “Big Apple.” Join him on board Rockaway Fishi

Depending on the season, you might hook into Bluefish, Cobia, Cod, Common Ling, Flounder, Atlantic Mackerel, Albacore Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Tautog, Striped Bass, Porgy, and plenty more. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Captain Vinnie Calabro welcomes you aboard his 21’ Maritime skiff, designed for stealth and dominating the flats and back bays with the ability to fish inshore, as well. The trolling motor and the Power-Pole allow anglers to get up close where others can’t go, to the skinniest of waters.