Captain
Arthur Cortes

Member since May 2016 New York City, United States
Background
Captain Cortes a Orvis endorsed guide, has been fishing in New York City for over 20 years and enjoys taking people fishing. After receiving his U.S Coast Guard certified captains licenses he started Cortes Outfitters to take and show clients where the fish bite. Captain Cortes will try his best to to make your trip a successful one, as he is happiest when fish are in the boat.
Techniques
I primarily do spin fishing and fly fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Arthur Cortes

New York City, United States
Background
Captain Cortes a Orvis endorsed guide, has been fishing in New York City for over 20 years and enjoys taking people fishing. After receiving his U.S Coast Guard certified captains licenses he started Cortes Outfitters to take and show clients where the fish bite. Captain Cortes will try his best to to make your trip a successful one, as he is happiest when fish are in the boat.
Techniques
I primarily do spin fishing and fly fishing
23
Reviews
12
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

Best Light Tackle & Flyfishing NYC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
New York City
trips from US $300

Best Flyfishing in NYC

Just added to our fleet
New York City
trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
6 hours trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Christopher B.
Brooklyn, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip in a long time!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 30, 2018
I had the best time today with Captain Cortez!ย  He put us on the fish right away!! I talked to some fishermen the day before....
Christopher B. recommends Best Light Tackle & Flyfishing NYC
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Tomasz (. K.
Hicksville, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Arthur

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 19, 2020
Tomasz (. K. recommends Best Light Tackle & Flyfishing NYC
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Corbett R.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Arthur

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 8, 2020
Corbett R. recommends Best Light Tackle & Flyfishing NYC
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Thomas L.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Capt Arthur

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 4, 2018
Great day on the water, Capt Arther put us on the fish and we had a great time. We will be back.
Thomas L. recommends Best Light Tackle & Flyfishing NYC
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Randon F.
Ridgewood, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day AM

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 2, 2017
Knows the area well. Knows what the fish want. Friendly, personable, knowledgeable and a great host. Has affinity and compassion...
Randon F. recommends Best Light Tackle & Flyfishing NYC
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