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
(77 reviews)
Montauk
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (44)
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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
98%
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James Y.
Derby, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half-day morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 17, 2023
Great day with Mike and Jim.ย  They were patient and knowledgeable and put us on the fish.ย  They were patient with our kids...
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William H.
Greenwich, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Halfday afternoon trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on August 7, 2023
Mike took us up to Block Island. Well worth the distance. once the lines were in the water we were non stop fish on for 3 straight...
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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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Ben M.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Mike!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 8, 2023
We had a great time with Captain Mike and First-mate Jim.ย  They were helpful experts and everyone got a chance to laugh and...
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Thomas W.
East Meadow, NY
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 Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on September 14, 2023
Second time out with Captain Mike both fishing trips were awesome .
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