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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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
Overall

The high lite of our Montauk family vacation with Capt. Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) 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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Mike K.
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 out on Long Island Sound

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 27, 2024
Great half day of fishing with Mike and Brian. Knowledgeable and friendly crew and good gear produced some great results in...
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Adam G.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 29, 2023
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Peter S.
Lincoln Park, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Half Day Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on June 12, 2023
We had an amazing morning of fishing with Captain Mike and his first mate, Jim.ย  Caught about a dozen Stripers and Blues all...
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Ben K.
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 on the Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 17, 2024
We had a great 1/2 fishing trip with Capt Mike, caught lots of blues and stripers. Most of our party was first time out on...
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