Ben Mccarron
Captain

Ben Mccarron

Montauk, United States
50+ reviews
Born and raised in Montauk, New York, Ben started working on boats at the age of 12 and never looked back. He fished from Montauk's rocky shores as a hard core surfcaster before getting his captains license and moving on to the easier world of boat fishing. Today he's comfortable in every fishery Montauk has to offer. Anything from a short day trip to a canyon overnighter, the Push the Limit crew works hard to keep you happy.

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (56)

Showing 1 – 5 of 56 reviews
  • Zachary Jereis
    Zachary Jereis
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    No BS Best striper Fishing i ever had

    Night Bass Trip (4 Max) • 2 adults

    Best boat trip I've had in ages caught over 10 stripers in the first hour then switched up to fish for fluke even though the weather was like isolated rains i wouldnt trade it for any other day the way we caught all those fish…with not an ounce of bait…. i gotta say Capt Ben you know your stuff thank you for literally making my year with that trip and teaching me alot will definitely be back soon thank you again

  • Ethan Carpenter
    Ethan Carpenter
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Awesome Trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) • 6 adults

    we had a great time with captain Ben. we had pretty consistent action for the whole afternoon trip, catching 9 striped bass all over 40 inches. he worked hard to get us in the right spot to get bites, and was a good hang in the ride back and forth to the fishing spot

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
  • John Kirkman
    John Kirkman
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Solid Trip

    Night Bass Trip (4 Max) • 2 adults

    We were able to find striped bass, blues and Black Sea bass. Captain did an outstanding job! He was flexible and accommodating of weather conditions.

  • Brandon Covey
    Brandon Covey
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great with All Ages

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) • 3 adults • 1 child

    Dad, mom and 7 year old all caught plenty of fish. Captain Ben is a good listener and put together the right trip formour family. would definitely reccomend!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Brandon! Great having you guys!

  • Jon Chan
    Jon Chan
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great half day!!!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) • 3 adults • 2 children

    Ben is an excellent captain. He was great with my two young sons. I would book with them again!

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Scup (Porgy)
    Flounder
    Bluefish (Tailor)

Real catches shared by our community

  • Angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing at night on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    John K.
    John K.
    We were able to find striped bass, blues and Black Sea bass. Captain did an outstanding job! He was flexible and accommodating of weather conditions.
  • Angler holding a large striped bass on a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Zachary J.
    Zachary J.
    Best boat trip I've had in ages caught over 10 stripers in the first hour then switched up to fish for fluke even though the weather was like isolated rains i wouldnt trade it for any other day the way we caught all those fish…with not an ounce of bait…. i gotta say Capt Ben you know your stuff thank you for literally making my year with that trip and teaching me alot will definitely be back soon thank you again
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a boat in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Diane S.
    Diane S.
    It was incredible. Leaving at 5:30 in the morning just after daybreak from Montauk Harbour to Fish for several hours and catch a ton of fish. Awesome trip - great captain.
  • Young angler and adult proudly display a shark aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Robert S.
    Robert S.
    Capt Ben is awesome..!!! Incredible knowledge of sea!!! Sweet boat !! Salty!!…made memories catching my daughters 1st bass …. “Too big???? Really ???… great time recommend him highly!!!!
  • Three anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Chuck H.
    Chuck H.
    Managed to get a smaller bluefin around 50 pounds and a 105 pound beauty of a yellowfin. Most importantly, Ben is absolutely amazing as a captain and was committed to making this what turned out to be a fantastic, beyond memorable experience. If you are looking for a crew that’s friendly, down to earth, and knowledgeable with where the fish are at, then look no further!
  • A scenic view of a fishing boat at sunset, showcasing the net and the silhouette of the captain at the helm.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Anita W.
    Anita W.
    Captain Ben was professional and courteous! He worked diligently to navigate to successful drifts and gave us countless opportunities to reel in our catch! His passion for fishing shows! We caught Striped Bass, Porgy and Bluefish. When we visit Montauk again, he’s the captain we’re going to call!
  • Two anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large striped bass while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Sonia V.
    Sonia V.
    Good morning Ben, The fishing trip was nice. It was a new experience for us. Although my daughter and I weren't able to participate with the fishing ( due to sea sickness), we still enjoyed the outing. Thanks for helping my Lloyd reel in his fishes, to bad we we're able to keep them. We had a fun Father’s Day outing. Sonia
  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a boat while displaying a striped bass over open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Erin E.
    Erin E.
    We had a perfect day out on the water with Captain Ben! Great boat and a delightful captain. Highly recommend.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Azam A.
    Azam A.
    Great trip. Lots of action. Capt Ben is great and easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
  • Adult angler holding a tuna-like saltwater fish aboard a boat in open ocean conditions.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Mohammad I.
    Mohammad I.
    The trip was amazing first try at location was no luck went little further deep and soon as we dropped the bait and brought the boat to slow 2 tuna hooked up fast after that non stop tuna we were scrambling to each rod first time tuna fishing and I was amazed the friendliness of crew and captain was amazing we did not come back empty handed at all I am booking this crew over and over again

What's biting with Push The Limit Sportfishing 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