Captain
Mike Smith

Member since September 2020 East Lyme, United States
Background
Captain Mike grew up on the North Shore of Long Island where he learned to fish, clam, and oyster as a youngster. During the summer of his High School and College years, he would work on the oyster and clam boats in Oyster Bay Harbor. After college Mike started what would be a 40-year career at United Parcel Service as a Manager. After Mike retired in 2019, his kids said to him ' Dad, you're going to need a bigger boat '.... and so it didn't take long for Captain Mike to start his second career as a Fishing Charter Captain. Hop Aboard the 'Green Eye'd Lady' and let's catch some fish!
Techniques
Captain Mike focuses on local fishing in the Long Island Sound along the shores of Niantic, Old Lyme, Waterford, Old Saybrook and Groton. I combine bottom fishing , trolling and top water fishing depending on the season and what type of fish we are targeting. Targeted fish will include Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Sea Bass, Porgy, Blackfish and False Albacore. My season begins May 15th and ends October 31st.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Smith

East Lyme, United States
Background
Captain Mike grew up on the North Shore of Long Island where he learned to fish, clam, and oyster as a youngster. During the summer of his High School and College years, he would work on the oyster and clam boats in Oyster Bay Harbor. After college Mike started what would be a 40-year career at United Parcel Service as a Manager. After Mike retired in 2019, his kids said to him ' Dad, you're going to need a bigger boat '.... and so it didn't take long for Captain Mike to start his second career as a Fishing Charter Captain. Hop Aboard the 'Green Eye'd Lady' and let's catch some fish!
Techniques
Captain Mike focuses on local fishing in the Long Island Sound along the shores of Niantic, Old Lyme, Waterford, Old Saybrook and Groton. I combine bottom fishing , trolling and top water fishing depending on the season and what type of fish we are targeting. Targeted fish will include Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Sea Bass, Porgy, Blackfish and False Albacore. My season begins May 15th and ends October 31st.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(115 reviews)
East Lyme
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 115 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (154)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Kalani S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish On! Captain Mike Delivered

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on July 13, 2026
Iโ€™ve been on quite a few charter trips over the years, and Captain Mike is right up there with the best. He worked...
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Carol P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught Moby Dick & Giuseppe!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on July 2, 2026
We had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Mike and took lots of pictures to remember this adventure!ย  My grandson requested...
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Nicole G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mike is Wonderful!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on July 18, 2026
Had a great morning out on the water with Captain Mike! A very fun experience to share with my boyfriend. Captain Mike made...
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JoAnn C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fathers Day Present

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on June 21, 2026
I booked this trip for a fathers day present for my fiance and his boys. Capt. Mike did not dissapoint. He was attentive and...
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Victoria P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thank you Captain Mike!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on May 24, 2026
Captain Mike was a pleasure to work with on this charter i booked for my husbandโ€™s birthday. Super communicative and professional...
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