Captain
Joe Somers

Member since January 2019 New Rochelle, United States
Background
Captain Joe has been a USCG-licensed captain since 1978. A local to the area, he's an expert on the Long Island Sound. A Merchant Marines Officer, he knows all there is to know about these waters, and his boat continues to be used for research, surveys, and even movies. Captain Joe has participated in both research programs and documentaries, a testament to his knowledge. However, his primary goal is to make sure that his clients are comfortable and that they have a productive day on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Somers

New Rochelle, United States
Background
Captain Joe has been a USCG-licensed captain since 1978. A local to the area, he's an expert on the Long Island Sound. A Merchant Marines Officer, he knows all there is to know about these waters, and his boat continues to be used for research, surveys, and even movies. Captain Joe has participated in both research programs and documentaries, a testament to his knowledge. However, his primary goal is to make sure that his clients are comfortable and that they have a productive day on the water.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
New Rochelle
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $805

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (35)
Great trip!
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Fishing with Joe
+32
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
78%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Micah S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 3, 2024
Captain Joe and his 1st mate were fantastic. They both showed the ways of fishing in the sound to my son and helped create...
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Josh G.
Queens, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Memories Forever

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 16, 2022
Our group consisted of 3 kids and 3 adults.ย  Capt. Joe and Anthony taught the kids how the rods and reels worked, how to hold...
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Rene P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught lots of fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 18, 2024
Everyone on the boat caught Striped Bass within the fist hour of leaving the dock. There were a couple of keepers and we had...
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Lynda G.
Yorktown Heights, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour charter on Long Island Sound

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 4, 2020
Covid concerns have kept us home social distancing for 4 months.ย  We decided to take a private charter, just my husband and...
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Julia K.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 19, 2023
Wonderful trip , my family enjoyed a lot, Thank you
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