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
4.8 / 5
(86 reviews)
Montauk
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 86 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
Montauk Striper Trip 6\/3\/25
Great captain - great trip
Great captain - great trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
97%
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Edward C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Montauk Striper Trip 6/3/25

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 3, 2025
A great day targeting stripers. We got on the water early. Capt Mike & Brian are an awesome crew, with tremendous local knowledge....
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Paul A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on September 22, 2025
Captain Mike and Mate Brian were perfect hosts and made for a very memorable day fishing. Highly recommended for everyone.
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Joe V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience, nice Capt and mate. They worked hard and caught fish under bad conditions
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Saul B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 27, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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David G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset Fishing on September 26, 2025
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