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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(70 reviews)
Angler's choice
East Lyme
trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (90)
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Half Day Trip - First time for kids
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Edward M.
New Haven, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Could not have been a better charter!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on August 5, 2023
My son just moved to the area by himself for a job and my other son and I came up to visit him and explore the area. I had...
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Bruce M.
Essex, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Joining the 'Race' with Mike and Derryl

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2023
Our father gifted us with this excursion out of Niantic, CT out to the Race and one of the lighthouses for this amazing fishing...
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John G.
Carol Stream, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mike is something special

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2023
Captain Mike and his 1st Mate, Daryll made this experience next level.ย  My sons and I had never been fishing in the sea before,...
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Jesse K.
Wagoner, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Experience!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 26, 2023
Captain Mike and his first mate Daryl were so professional and made our experience the best! We live on a lake and fish all...
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Eli K.
Westport, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 Hour Inshore Morning Trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on August 12, 2023
My father, 17-year-old brother and I went with Captain Mike and first mate Darrel for a three hour trip and loved it! They...
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