Went on two sharking trips with Tom, both of which rank among the best fishing trips of my life. During the first one, hooked **hidden content** pound threshers, which broke off after grueling multi-hour battles that required us to switch off and towel off like Jake Lamotta between rounds. Despite losing them, it was still a great expedition…never knew sharks could peel drag like a marlin or tuna. Second trip was wall-to-wall action with each angler landing at least **hidden content** pound brown shark. Tom is both super knowledgeable and down to earth and not the egomaniac “Captain Quint” type you might associate with shark fishing. Great times.

We booked a charter for seven adults for my husband’s birthday. Since he was the only one with fishing experience, Capt. Tommy kept us in the calm waters of Jamaica Bay.  He knew exactly where to take us and all seven of us caught multiple fish - fluke, flounder, sea robins, sand sharks and we ended the day with a twenty minute battle with a sting wray! It was epic!

Everything you needed to fish was provided and Tommy and his mate Sean were extremely attentive.  They took care of everything and nothing seemed to faze them.  They offered tips when asked and were ready to offer a hand if needed.  Very easy company and friendly. Tommy seemed to know exactly when to move to a new spot so it seemed like one of us was always reeling something in.

The boat was spacious and plenty of room to fish or to take a break and just enjoy the views. The bathroom facilities were clean and easily accessible. Everything was well-maintained and easy to use.

We were thrilled to enjoy a private charter at an economical price and have already decided that this will be an annual trip! We cannot wait to get back on the water and highly recommend Capt Tommy Lacognata for your next fishing trip!

Rockaway Fishing Charter wa Captain Tom and Rob were truly AWESOME!!!!

We booked Rockaway Fishing Charter for our very first family fishing trip, and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Captain Tom and Rob was incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable—perfect for beginners like us. They made sure we were comfortable, taught us the basics, and celebrated every catch like it was a big one lol.

The boat was clean, well-equipped, and spacious enough for our whole group to enjoy. The captain knew all the best spots, and we caught more fish than we ever expected! The kids had a blast, and we made memories we’ll be talking about for years to come.

Whether you’re experienced or trying it for the first time like we did, this charter is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly fishing adventure!

My daughter also wanted me to mention that she caught two sharks which we were able to take home. Actually, it was tonight’s dinner along with the fluke we caught.  To be honest I wasn’t thrilled about cooking shark for dinner but the kids insisted. Turns out, it was actually delicious.

Rockaway Charters thank you again for an amazing experience. We will definitely see you again soon!

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Captain Tom & his 1st mate went above and beyond to make a Saturday morning fishing trip one for the books. He didn’t give up and searched until we found the perfect spot to fish. Absolutely amazing with my 11 year old son while taking time to teach some fishing tricks & educate on various types of fish.
Caught some sharks, croaker, flounder, stargazer & even a ray.

If you want a day of fun with a great captain and beautiful boat…look no more.

Can’t wait to take another trip with Goin’ Fishin’ Charters.

The crew was great, they were super helpful and really attentive. Definitely recommend even if you don’t know how to fish. They will bait every hook for you and taking the fish off if that’s not your thing too! If the fish stopped biting, the captain would move to make sure we were getting bites. Only thing I would recommend is to over packing since it started as a nice day and a storm randomly came out of nowhere and we got soaked.