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
(54 reviews)
Montauk
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
trips from $800

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Fishing with Mike
Fishing with Mike
Fishing with Mike
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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
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
98%
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Calvin R.
PORT JEFF STA, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The high lite of our Montauk family vacation with Capt. Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore - Morning on August 23, 2022
We went fishing with 4 experienced boatmen and fishermen as well as 2 grandsons aged 16 and 8 - first timers.ย  Having fished...
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Nichole B.
East Hampton, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with cpt Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore - Morning on October 15, 2022
Had an amazing experience with CPT Mike and first mate Steve, really nice personable people that will get you on the fish....
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Joe M.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Twilight with Captain Mike and Mate Steve

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset Fishing on July 16, 2022
Fantastic twilight charter. We had a bit of weather roll in late and Mike gave us some options of where we could go and what...
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Ken B.
Westwood, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning near Block

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore - Morning on August 20, 2022
Capt and crew were amazing, cruised out to near Block where the stripped bass were running.ย  The sun coming up was breathtaking.ย ...
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Marcy Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset Fishing on October 16, 2022
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