Captain
John & Kelly Gagne

Member since June 2023 Montauk, United States
Background
Capt. John runs trips out of Montauk aboard a 28’ Steiger Craft. These waters are known for Striped Bass and Flounder and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or drift fishing. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain John & Kelly Gagne

Montauk, United States
Background
Capt. John runs trips out of Montauk aboard a 28’ Steiger Craft. These waters are known for Striped Bass and Flounder and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or drift fishing. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Montauk
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Robyn T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing off of Montauk

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 3, 2025
we had a fantastic day catching blues, striper, fluke, sea bass and more with John and Kelly!ย  They know the waters well...
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Benjamin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on April 25, 2025
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on July 3, 2024
John and Kelly were the best team Iโ€™ve fished withโ€”and Iโ€™ve done a ton of charter fishing. Very responsive by phone too....
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Hilary F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 5, 2024
Our four teenagers went on this trip and they had a fantastic time.ย  They were very excited to catch a stripe bass very close...
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Kimberly G.
Brookfield, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sunset cruise

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on August 1, 2023
What I loved about this trip was how flexible captain John and captain Kelly were. They let us try for all different kinds...
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