Charter Fishing NY | 6 Hour Island Park Trip
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Sixhour inshore fishing charter targeting Striped Bass and FlukeCaptain Tim Yagnisis provides expert guidance and toptier equipmentSmall group experience accommodating up to four guests maximum
Looking for a solid day on the water around Island Park? Captain Tim Yagnisis runs a tight ship aboard the FV Margarita, and his 6-hour charters have been putting anglers on fish consistently. This isn't your typical crowded party boat experience - with just 4 spots available, you'll get the personal attention that makes all the difference between going home empty-handed or with a cooler full of fillets. The waters around Island Park offer some of the most productive inshore fishing on Long Island's south shore, and Tim knows exactly where to find them.
Your day starts early at the Island Park marina, where Captain Tim will have the FV Margarita prepped and ready to roll. This isn't a rush job - Tim takes time to go over the game plan based on current conditions, tides, and what's been biting lately. The boat's equipped with quality tackle and electronics, so you won't be fumbling around with worn-out gear or guessing where the fish are holding. You'll be fishing the productive waters around Jones Inlet, the back bays, and the nearshore structure that holds bait and attracts gamefish year-round. Tim's been working these waters for years, and he's dialed in on the spots that produce when others come up empty. The intimate group size means everyone gets prime real estate at the rail, and Tim can work with each angler individually to improve their technique and increase their chances of success.
Captain Tim runs his charters based on what's working, not what looks pretty in the tackle shop. Depending on the season and conditions, you might be drifting live bait over structure, casting lures to breaking fish, or working bucktails along the bottom. The FV Margarita carries a full spread of rods and reels suited for everything from schoolie stripers to doormat fluke. Tim provides all the terminal tackle, bait, and lures, but seasoned anglers are welcome to bring their favorite setups. The electronics package includes a quality fish finder and GPS, allowing Tim to mark productive spots and return to them when conditions are right. You'll learn how to read the water, understand tide movement, and pick up techniques that will make you a better angler long after the trip ends. Tim's approach is hands-on - he'll show you how to feel the bottom, detect subtle strikes, and fight fish properly to avoid losing them at the boat.
Striped Bass are the bread and butter of Island Park fishing, and for good reason. These fish are built for the fight - strong shoulders, determined runs, and enough attitude to make every hookup memorable. Around Island Park, you'll find stripers ranging from schoolie size up to serious cows pushing 40+ inches. Spring and fall are prime time, when the bass are feeding heavily during their migrations. During summer, early morning and evening trips often produce the best action as the fish move into shallower water to hunt. What makes stripers special is their willingness to hit a variety of presentations - live eels, bunker chunks, bucktails, or topwater plugs can all produce depending on conditions. Tim knows the local migration patterns and seasonal hotspots, putting you on fish whether they're stacked up in the inlet or spread out along the beach. The fight on appropriate tackle is what keeps anglers coming back - there's nothing quite like feeling a good striper load up the rod and make that first blistering run toward deeper water.
Captain Tim's 6-hour charters offer the perfect balance of time on the water without wearing you out. Six hours gives you enough fishing time to work different spots, adjust tactics if needed, and put together a solid day. The small group size means you're not competing with a dozen other anglers for the captain's attention or fighting for space at the rail. Island Park's location puts you right in the heart of some of Long Island's most consistent fishing, with quick access to both back bay action and open water opportunities. Tim provides the gear, knowledge, and work ethic - you just need to show up ready to fish. Whether you're looking to learn new techniques, introduce someone to saltwater fishing, or just get away from the daily grind for some quality time on the water, this charter delivers. Book early, especially during prime season, because word travels fast among local anglers when someone's consistently putting fish in the boat.
Step aboard the FV Margarita, a reliable 26-foot Stratos center console that's been working these Island Park waters since 1998. This fishing machine packs a 300HP Suzuki engine that'll cruise you to the hot spots at 34 knots, getting you on the fish fast and back to dock with time to spare. The spacious layout comfortably handles up to 4 anglers with plenty of room to work your lines without bumping elbows. Captain Tim has this boat dialed in with everything you need – GPS to hit those productive marks, radar for when the fog rolls in, and a fish finder that'll show you exactly what's swimming below. The onboard icebox keeps your catch fresh and your drinks cold during those 6-hour sessions chasing stripers and fluke. When nature calls, there's a head onboard so you don't miss a minute of prime fishing time. This center console setup gives everyone easy access to the action, whether you're casting plugs at breaking fish or dropping bait to the bottom.
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