Captain
Sal Trapani

Member since March 2017 Montauk, United States
Background
Captain Sal is a great captain with over 35 years of fishing experience and a lot of happy returning customers. He says: 'I've been fishing all my life. Montauk has always been a place I love and enjoy. I want to show you the secret fishing spots and beauty that Montauk has to offer'. So, take him on his offer and discover the best spots and catch the best fish!
Techniques
We do all kinds of fishing. I like to catch fish and so we go after what we know is around. We always come back with a lot of fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Sal Trapani

Montauk, United States
Background
Captain Sal is a great captain with over 35 years of fishing experience and a lot of happy returning customers. He says: 'I've been fishing all my life. Montauk has always been a place I love and enjoy. I want to show you the secret fishing spots and beauty that Montauk has to offer'. So, take him on his offer and discover the best spots and catch the best fish!
Techniques
We do all kinds of fishing. I like to catch fish and so we go after what we know is around. We always come back with a lot of fish.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(65 reviews)
Montauk
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $900
Montauk
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 113 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
Unforgettable Day on the Wa
Unforgettable Day on the Wa
June fishing trip
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Angler rating
105
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Nelson N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable Day on the Wa

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore - 12:00 PM on June 29, 2026
We had an amazing fishing trip in Montauk with my two boys and my best friend. The captain and crew were the best! They were...
Nelson N. recommends Moondance Charters Montauk โ€“ Sea Horse
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Steve M.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fun boat ride

VERIFIED   NEW  NEW HALF DAY TUNA AFTERNOON on June 28, 2026
We had a good time on the boat, but didnโ€™t catch anything. We booked the trip two months in advance for a certain number...
Steve M. does not recommend Moondance Charters Montauk โ€“ Sea Horse
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Payton M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Got it done

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 2025
deep bite wasnt there but we tried trolling and jigging a couple of hours still then Cpt. Sal tool us in to catch yellowtail...
Payton M. recommends Moondance Charters Marathon โ€“ Lola Maria Rose
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Takayuki U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A bountifull catch !

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on December 27, 2025
Captain Sal was professional and friendly for my family. We had a bountiful catch and my all family really enjoyed fishing....
Takayuki U. recommends Moondance Charters Marathon โ€“ Lola Maria Rose
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Doug T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tough conditions

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on December 24, 2025
Weatherman called for 5 mph winds and it was more like 15 to 20.ย  water was rough but Cap made the best out of what we had....
Doug T. recommends Moondance Charters Marathon โ€“ Lola Maria Rose
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