Captain
Michael Barnett

Member since November 2017 Freeport, United States
Background
"I've been fishing Long Island waters (commercially & recreationally) for over thirty-five years. I've had my USCG license since 1985 and I have been chartering ever since. We do all types of fishing from Shark fishing to targeting inshore species." For Captain Michael Barnett, fishing in a full-time job and his biggest passion. He especially enjoys seeing his clients catch fish and works hard to put them on top of the hottest bite.
Techniques
We do a lot of bait fishing for bottomfish, (Fluke, Seabass, Blackfish, Ling, and Cod). We also troll for Striped Bass, and use lures for Stripers. As of 2021 we offer live bait fishing for Tuna within 20 miles.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Barnett

Freeport, United States
Background
"I've been fishing Long Island waters (commercially & recreationally) for over thirty-five years. I've had my USCG license since 1985 and I have been chartering ever since. We do all types of fishing from Shark fishing to targeting inshore species." For Captain Michael Barnett, fishing in a full-time job and his biggest passion. He especially enjoys seeing his clients catch fish and works hard to put them on top of the hottest bite.
Techniques
We do a lot of bait fishing for bottomfish, (Fluke, Seabass, Blackfish, Ling, and Cod). We also troll for Striped Bass, and use lures for Stripers. As of 2021 we offer live bait fishing for Tuna within 20 miles.
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Codfather Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(19 reviews)
Freeport
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Trips from US $650

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Mike and Mate Dave
Fishing with Michael
Half Day trip with Capt. Mike and Dave.
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Matt S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Fluke Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 20, 2025
Had a great time with Mike and Dave. They were awesome company and ensured we had a great time. Got a couple novice fishermen...
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Danny N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 8, 2025
Captain Mike put us on the fish when no other fishermen had luck
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David G.
CHRISTIANSBRG, VA
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 and Mate Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 31, 2023
Excellent experience.ย  Captain Mike and Dave were most professional, courteous, and engaging.ย  Plus, they knew how to find...
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Steve M.
Freeport, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt. Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 17, 2022
Had a great half-day trip with Capt. Mike. He and his mate Dave worked hard to put us on fish and we came away with a...
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Diane N.
Lancaster, New York
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Capt. Mike and Dave.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 3, 2022
Dave was so hands on with us. No need to bait hook or take fish off hooks, Dave was there to help us the entire time.ย  We...
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