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Capt Lou
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Capt Lou

Montauk, United States
25+ reviews
Capt. Lou has over 30 years of fishing experience. He has a lifelong passion for fishing and seeks to provide a safe and fun trip with lasting memories. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to fishing, Capt. Lou will provide a charter specially designed to your needs and looks forward to welcoming you aboard.

Charter

Rating

5.0
35 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (35)

Showing 1 – 5 of 35 reviews
  • William Winters Jr
    William Winters Jr
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    Capt Lou was gracious and knowledgeable of the laws,where to catch,and what we were looking for.Which was catching and keeping plenty of fish.We caught so many but still managed to catch a lot of keepers!!

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

    Thank you for booking a trip. It was great having you and the guys out fishing. Hope to see you again soon

  • Jeff Troiano
    Jeff Troiano
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    A Day with Captain Lou aboard The GH!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    I had a window of weather and time off that I wanted to take advantage of. I called Capt Lou and I was thrilled to find out he had the day available. I've fished with Capt Lou for many years now, but this trip was special. As it was just me and the Captain. My fishing buddys were unable to join me, so I decided to book the trip anyway. We left the dock approx 7am and steamed out of the harbor to a chilly cloudy morning. By the time we reached The Point, the skies were clearing and the wind had settled. Birds were working overhead diving into the schools of baitfish and pointing us in the direction of our catch. I was so excited when Captain Lou decided to join me out on the deck. He even expressed "how awesome it was to finally bend a rod" after a long summer of teaching and watching others. We had a blast. I lost count of the # of striped bass we caught. All released I might add, however, I did keep one for the table. Thanks again Capt for a great day of fishing and laughter. Enjoy the pics! See ya next season. Tight Lines, Jeff

    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure to have you out fishing Hope to see you again next season.

  • Timothy Vandroff
    Timothy Vandroff
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip. Caught my first stripped bass but was too small to keep.

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    I highly recommend captain Lou. He knows the spots. Looking forward to going back out in a few weeks to hive the fish time to grow.

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

    Thank you Timothy!

  • Kristen Malone
    Kristen Malone
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Lou

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    We had an excellent time out fishing with Captain Lou. He was really helpful and his boat was great. We were catching fish the whole time… caught enough fluke and porgies to make a delicious dinner! Will definitely book again for a future trip and would recommend highly.

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for coming out It was fun and I look forward to seeing you again

  • Larry Kanavas
    Larry Kanavas
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Larry07/22/22: Afternoon trip with captain Lou on the Gianna Helena

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 4 adults

    Captain Lou, thank you for an awesome fishing trip. The boat is brand new and the captain keeps it immaculate. Captain Lou made sure my son i laws and my self were comfortable the whole trip and despite we couldn’t get to the south side because of 5’ waves he put us on the fish all day. The fishing equipment is top notch and the bonus feature enjoyed by my son in laws were the cup holders next to each rod holder. 👍👍👍

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for coming out it was great seeing you and the guys

Real catches shared by our community

  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    A variety of fish, including black sea bass and snapper, neatly arranged on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Danielle F.
    Danielle F.
    Captain Lou is amazing. Very friendly, great boat and caught tons of fish! Highly recommend
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a foggy day.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Timothy V.
    Timothy V.
    I highly recommend captain Lou. He knows the spots. Looking forward to going back out in a few weeks to hive the fish time to grow.
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    Two adult anglers pose aboard a fishing boat with a large flatfish catch, likely a flounder, displayed over the deck.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Kristen M.
    Kristen M.
    We had an excellent time out fishing with Captain Lou. He was really helpful and his boat was great. We were catching fish the whole time… caught enough fluke and porgies to make a delicious dinner! Will definitely book again for a future trip and would recommend highly.
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    Angler holding a large black sea bass aboard a boat with open ocean in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    Daniel R.
    Daniel R.
    Our party of four had a absolute blast reeling in fish all day. Nice clean boat friendly staff. Highly recommend.
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    A proud angler displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a sunny day, surrounded by fellow anglers on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Matt D.
    Matt D.
    Looked for a charter and came across Giana Helena and Capt Lou. We are very fortunate to have found him. Captain Lou and his first mate Jeff are not only fun and accommodating to your needs, they are extremely knowledgeable of the fish in their area. We had a fantastic trip with them and limited out on striped bass mainly because of Captain Lou. I 100% will book with him when we go back out to Montauk next time.
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    A serene marina scene featuring multiple boats docked, reflecting the calm waters under a cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jeff T.
    Jeff T.
    I had a window of weather and time off that I wanted to take advantage of. I called Capt Lou and I was thrilled to find out he had the day available. I've fished with Capt Lou for many years now, but this trip was special. As it was just me and the Captain. My fishing buddys were unable to join me, so I decided to book the trip anyway. We left the dock approx 7am and steamed out of the harbor to a chilly cloudy morning. By the time we reached The Point, the skies were clearing and the wind had settled. Birds were working overhead diving into the schools of baitfish and pointing us in the direction of our catch. I was so excited when Captain Lou decided to join me out on the deck. He even expressed "how awesome it was to finally bend a rod" after a long summer of teaching and watching others. We had a blast. I lost count of the # of striped bass we caught. All released I might add, however, I did keep one for the table. Thanks again Capt for a great day of fishing and laughter. Enjoy the pics! See ya next season. Tight Lines, Jeff
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    Adult angler proudly holds a large pufferfish aboard a fishing boat on open ocean waters.
    Raymond A.
    Raymond A.
    Went out on a fishing trip with friends on Captain Lou's Gianna Helena charters. Not a minute went by without excitedly catching fish or waiting to hook one, or two at the same time, on either side of the boat. It's a day my friends and I will treasure for many years to come. Thank you Captain Lou!
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    Two adult anglers proudly display a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat near the coast.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Lauren W.
    Lauren W.
    Capt Lou knows all the spots, sets you up for success and gives exceptional customer service. He is very attentive, anticipated every need and created a perfect experience. I planned this fishing trip for my dad's birthday and we had a blast. Caught and released over 25 fish, 4 species, and kept a few for a fish taco lunch. Would 100% recommend him and the Gianna Helena for anyone looking to have a guided fishing expedition out of Montauk!
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass while on a boat, with a scenic lighthouse in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Rmunster722@gmail.com R.
    [email protected] R.
    The experience on Board the Gianna Helena Was second to none. I’ve been fishing for over 40 years and have been on many charters and found Capt Lou to be the best I’ve encountered. He was extremely accommodating, friendly and respectful to the whole party. The boat and fishing tackle was clean, comfortable and top notch. I understand the fact that we had an epic day catching fish was also due to the weather conditions, tides and overall great timing, Capt Lou knew exactly where to put us and maximized our fishing experience. I have faith that even in tougher conditions, the Capt will put his years of experience to use and put you on fish. I highly recommend this captain and boat if your planning on fishing in montauk.
  • Gianna Helena Charters
    Gianna Helena ChartersMontauk, NY
    Solo adult angler proudly holding a large dark-colored fish aboard a center-console boat offshore, with a Yamaha 150 outboard visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Seabass
    Matt A.
    Matt A.
    Lou was excellent!! Very down to earth and friendly captain. The boat is a fishing machine and his gear was top notch. Lou did everything he could to get us on the fish and we all truly appreciated all his hard work. Very helpful and knowledgeable captain would highly recommend using Lou if your looking for a great captain. Thanks Lou!

What's biting with Gianna Helena 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