Captain
Mike Elling

Member since January 2017 Montauk, United States
Background
Spending time on and around the water has always been an important part of Captain Mike Elling's life. Growing up in Northport, a small fishing village on Long Island, he spent his childhood fishing, clamming and working on boats. This led to a lifelong passion for the outdoors. As he grew up, he worked on many commercial fishing boats, starting out on the old oyster dredge boats that fished out for Northport. After moving to Alaska to fish for Cod and Pollock, he joined the Navy, where he was stationed in Virginia Beach. This gave him the chance to fish the bountiful waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, and South Carolina. When he sustained a serious injury to his leg in the first Gulf War, Captain Mike was honorably discharged from the Navy. After that point, he dedicated his life to charter fishing. Mike has lived and worked in Montauk since 2000, working on commercial and charter fishing boats as well as serving local marinas. Now, he wants to share all this experience with you.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Elling

Montauk, United States
Background
Spending time on and around the water has always been an important part of Captain Mike Elling's life. Growing up in Northport, a small fishing village on Long Island, he spent his childhood fishing, clamming and working on boats. This led to a lifelong passion for the outdoors. As he grew up, he worked on many commercial fishing boats, starting out on the old oyster dredge boats that fished out for Northport. After moving to Alaska to fish for Cod and Pollock, he joined the Navy, where he was stationed in Virginia Beach. This gave him the chance to fish the bountiful waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, and South Carolina. When he sustained a serious injury to his leg in the first Gulf War, Captain Mike was honorably discharged from the Navy. After that point, he dedicated his life to charter fishing. Mike has lived and worked in Montauk since 2000, working on commercial and charter fishing boats as well as serving local marinas. Now, he wants to share all this experience with you.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(90 reviews)
Montauk
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
Great Experience
Great Experience
Montauk Striper Trip 6/3/25
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
96%
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Rob L.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  September 6, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Matthew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Offshore Shark Fishing on August 20, 2026
Thanks to Mike and Brian for making the trip enjoyable and interesting. The fish just werenโ€™t having it today but the guys...
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Roberto C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  September 5, 2026
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Craig D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Surpassed expectations

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 28, 2026
Great experience!ย  Captain and first mate were fantastic, and committed to helping us catch as many fish as possible.ย  We...
Craig D. recommends Montauk Charterboat CUJO
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Jason R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day if fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 30, 2026
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