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Steve & Jill Ruiz
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Steve & Jill Ruiz

Montauk, United States
Federal waters
50+ reviews
Steve and Jill have been fishing Montauk for 25 years, first starting out a 28' BHM charter boat (the first November Rain). After that they graduated to a 35' Young Brothers and now have a custom built 43' Lowell, a multi-passenger vessel on which we can comfortably carry up to 20 people.

Charter

Rating

5.0
67 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (67)

Showing 1 – 5 of 67 reviews
  • Ben Ben King
    Ben Ben King
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Corporate Fishing Trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) • 10 adults

    I took my team out with Steve and Anthony on the November Rain on September 16, 2026. They were professional and super friendly. Everyone caught fish and had a fantastic time! The fact that they had a charter leaving at 10:30 AM and coming back at 3:30 PM was absolutely perfect and was a huge reason why I picked them. I would highly recommend going out with them for anyone whether it be a corporate team retreat or a family outing or just fun with friends.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Scup (Porgy)
    Striped Bass
    Response from Captain

    Ben - thank you very much for the review, and we’re glad you guys had a great time. Hope we’ll have the chance to get you out with us again sometime. — Steve & Jill

  • Justin Massa
    Justin Massa
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip, great boat!!!

    Full Day Trip – Inshore • 6 adults

    Awesome trip! captain Jill and Steve put us on the fish all day long!! Non stop action and good times, the captain and crew were great, friendly knowledgeable and always there to help when needed. would definitely recommend a trip on the Nicember Rain.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Response from Captain

    Many thanks, Justin. We very much appreciate the review and hope you guys enjoyed the fish! - Steve & Jill

  • Justin Landgraf
    Justin Landgraf
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Boat, Captain, and First Mate.

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) • 5 adults • 1 child

    Boat was clean and well maintained, Captain and first mate were amazing, catered to our group, put us on the fish and kept the action coming. Great experience, we will be back.

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    Many thanks for your review, Justin. It was great having you all out with us. Hope to see you again!

  • Michael Boyce
    Michael Boyce
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Boat, Great Crew, Great Catch, Great Vibes

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) • 3 adults

    Captain asked us what we wanted out of trip instead of telling us what we were going to do. Put us on the fish. Very successfull trip. Book Them!

    Response from Captain

    Michael - thanks very much for the review. It was great having you all out with us. Hope to see you for a future trip! - Steve & Jill

  • Jason Buehner
    Jason Buehner
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) • 6 adults • 1 child
    Response from Captain

    Jason - many thanks for the 5 stars! It was a pleasure having you out with us and we hope we'll see you guys gain. - Steve & Jill

Real catches shared by our community

  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Black Sea Bass while fishing on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Ben B.
    Ben B.
    I took my team out with Steve and Anthony on the November Rain on September 16, 2026. They were professional and super friendly. Everyone caught fish and had a fantastic time! The fact that they had a charter leaving at 10:30 AM and coming back at 3:30 PM was absolutely perfect and was a huge reason why I picked them. I would highly recommend going out with them for anyone whether it be a corporate team retreat or a family outing or just fun with friends.
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    A group of anglers displaying a catch of striped bass on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Bryan P.
    Bryan P.
    Great boat, great people, tons of fish. Put us on stripers from start to finish. Maxed out keepers in first hour of fishing. Can’t recommend enough.
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Casey G.
    Casey G.
    Captain Steve with the November Rain gave us an incredible trip, we were hooked into fish within 2 minutes of the lines hitting the water. We had 10 guys and we all caught multiple fish. Great trip and a great crew, we will definitely be fishing with them again!
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Striped Bass aboard a fishing charter, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Michelle and Jeff hit the jackpot, and were back at the pool by lunch time!
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    Angler holding a large salmon aboard a charter boat in foggy open water, with another adult partially visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Tim H.
    Tim H.
    Steve and Jill were great with listening to our requests, to helping with tangled lines, and of courses bringing us back with a lot of fish. If u are serious about catching fish, then Captain Steve and Jill is who u want.
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    Multiple anglers proudly displaying their catches of striped bass aboard a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Nicholas R.
    Nicholas R.
    Great time on the November Rain. As soon as our lines hit the water we were catching fish. Highly recommend great boat and crew!
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    A scenic view from the front of a boat at sunset, showcasing the calm waters and vibrant sky, perfect for a fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Robert Z.
    Robert Z.
    Friendly captain and crew. We caught a ton of fish. November Rain was a great boat for our bigger group. Captain Steve and Billy know what they are doing
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass aboard a fishing charter, enjoying a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Awesome trip helping to celebrate Drew‘s bachelor party. Phenomenal bass bite. What better way to celebrate.
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    A young angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Antonio M.
    Antonio M.
    Hands down best trip we have ever had. Steve and crew are top of there game and will not disappoint.
  • November Rain Charters
    November Rain ChartersMontauk, NY
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple Black Sea Bass on a charter boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    A little lumpy getting to the #tog grounds this morning, but well worth the ride. Savage bite today!

What's biting with November Rain Charters in Montauk

By November, the offshore pelagics have generally moved on, with the action now staying steadily closer to home. Make the most of the open season for Blackfish (Tautog) and keep chasing those Stripers!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Striped Bass aboard a fishing charter, enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Strioed bass mania!

May 26, 2025 • Montauk
Michelle and Jeff hit the jackpot, and were back at the pool by lunch time!
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass aboard a fishing charter, enjoying a successful day on the water.

Bachelor Party Bass Bite

Jun 14, 2024 • Montauk
Awesome trip helping to celebrate Drew‘s bachelor party. Phenomenal bass bite. What better way to celebrate.
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A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple Black Sea Bass on a charter boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Pre-holiday toggin!

Nov 20, 2023 • Montauk
A little lumpy getting to the #tog grounds this morning, but well worth the ride. Savage bite today!
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A lively group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass on a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Doesn’t Get Better!

Aug 5, 2022 • Montauk
Tim and his family did a bang-up job on the striped bass and fluke, as well as landing their limit of sea bass. Always a great trip!
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Group of anglers proudly displaying their catches of striped bass aboard a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Big Girls are Chewing!

Jun 11, 2022 • Montauk
Striped bass fishing with the Wagenhauser family and friends crew landed a limit of 11 slots and some of these big bass as well!
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Two anglers proudly displaying their large striped bass while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.

Dynamic Duo!

May 26, 2022 • Montauk
Two cow bass for Josh and Dino! Successfully released after snapping their pics!
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