Full Day Fishing Trip in Montauk Waters
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fullday inshore fishing targeting bass, bluefish, and flukeCaptain provides tackle, gear, and cleans catch afterwardNinehour trip accommodates up to six guests total
Captain Rob's 9-hour inshore fishing adventure puts you right in the heart of Montauk's most productive fishing grounds. Starting at 5:00 AM and running through December 31st, this full-day charter gives you and up to five buddies the chance to load up on some of Long Island's best eating fish. For $1,695, you get the entire boat, all the tackle and gear you need, plus Captain Rob's years of local knowledge about where the fish are biting. He'll even clean and fillet your catch so you can head home with coolers full of fresh fillets ready for the grill.
This isn't your typical half-day trip where you're rushing to get lines wet. Nine hours gives Captain Rob the flexibility to move around Montauk's inshore structure, hitting the spots that are producing based on tides, weather, and what's been biting lately. You'll launch early to beat the crowds and take advantage of those prime morning bite windows when stripers and blues are actively feeding. The boat comes loaded with quality rods, reels, tackle, and a full spread of lures that work in these waters. Captain Rob knows these fish patterns like the back of his hand, so you'll spend more time with bent rods and less time wondering if there are any fish around. Just bring your drinks, snacks, and a cooler with ice for your catch – everything else is handled.
Montauk's inshore waters offer incredible variety, which means Captain Rob adapts his approach based on what's happening that day. You might start the morning drifting over structure for black sea bass and scup, then move to trolling for stripers along the shoreline as the tide changes. The boat's equipped with both spinning and conventional tackle suitable for everything from 12-inch scup to 40-pound stripers. Depending on conditions, you'll use everything from bucktails and soft plastics to live bait rigs and topwater plugs. The rocky bottom and varied depths around Montauk create perfect habitat for multiple species, so you're constantly switching techniques to match what's feeding. Captain Rob reads the water and adjusts throughout the day, whether that means jigging deep holes for sea bass or casting to feeding birds when the blues are pushing bait to the surface.
Striped Bass remain the crown jewel of Montauk fishing, and these waters consistently produce fish from schoolie size up to real doormat stripers pushing 30-plus pounds. They're most active during spring and fall migrations, but summer resident fish provide steady action throughout the season. What makes stripers so special here is their aggressive feeding behavior around Montauk's rocky structure – when they're on, you'll see explosive surface strikes and rod-bending runs that'll get your adrenaline pumping. Scup, or porgy as the locals call them, might not be the flashiest fish, but they're abundant, fun to catch, and make outstanding table fare. These silver bullets hit hard for their size and school up in huge numbers over rocky bottom, making for fast-paced action when you find them. Bluefish bring the attitude to every fight, with razor-sharp teeth and a never-quit mentality that keeps things interesting. They show up in feeding frenzies that can turn a quiet morning into absolute chaos, with multiple hookups and fish jumping all over the place. Black Sea Bass are the perfect combination of good eating and solid fighting, using every piece of structure they can find to try to break you off – landing a nice sea bass requires patience and steady pressure to work them away from their rocky hideouts.
Captain Rob's full-day trips book up fast, especially during peak summer months and the fall striper run. At $1,695 for the entire boat, you're getting incredible value when you split it among six anglers – that's less than $300 per person for nine hours of top-rated fishing with all gear included. The early 5:00 AM departure might sound rough, but it puts you on the prime fishing grounds when the bite is hottest and before recreational traffic picks up. With the season running through December 31st, you've got plenty of opportunities to get out there, but the best dates go quickly. A low-rate deposit holds your spot, and with Captain Rob's local reputation and fish-cleaning service included, this trip delivers everything you need for an outstanding day on Montauk's legendary inshore waters.
Step aboard the 40-foot custom Downeast "Oh Brother" for a serious day of fishing Montauk's legendary inshore waters. This beauty handles up to 6 anglers comfortably with a spacious fishing deck, roomy interior, and all the tech you need—GPS, fishfinder, and radar for those foggy mornings. The flybridge gives you great visibility while working the waters for stripers, blues, fluke, and black seabass. Below deck, you'll find a private head and bed for longer trips, plus an icebox to keep your drinks cold during the 9-hour adventure. Captain Rob provides all tackle, lures, and gear, then cleans your catch at day's end. The live well keeps your fish fresh, and with departure at 5 AM, you'll hit the prime fishing hours when Montauk's waters are most productive.
Centropristis StriataBlack sea bass are structure junkies that love our local wrecks, rocky bottoms, and drop-offs. These chunky fighters typically run 1-4 pounds with occasional heavyweights pushing 6-8 pounds. They're easily spotted by their dark coloration and that big mouth that's always ready for a meal. Late spring through summer is prime time when they move inshore to depths of 30-120 feet. What makes them great targets? They fight hard until they break water, and the meat is some of the best eating in the ocean - sweet, white, and firm. Here's a neat fact: they start life as females and change to males as they grow. My local tip: use a double-hook rig with squid strips and bounce it right on bottom near structure. When you feel that distinctive thump, set the hook hard.
Pomatomus SaltatrixBlues are pure aggression with fins. These toothy predators usually run 2-10 pounds in our waters, with their blue-green backs and razor-sharp teeth making them unmistakable. They travel in schools and when they're feeding, the water looks like a washing machine - we call it a "bluefish blitz." You'll find them chasing bait everywhere from shallow surf to deeper offshore waters. Summer and early fall are prime time when they're fattening up on bunker, anchovies, and squid. Guests love blues because they hit hard, fight dirty, and never give up. Fresh blues are fantastic eating - mild and flaky when prepared right. Pro tip: bring wire leaders or they'll bite through your line in a heartbeat. When you see birds diving and water churning, get your lures in there fast.
Stenotomus ChrysopsScup, or porgy as locals call them, are one of our most reliable catches from May through October. These silver-scaled fighters typically run 1-2 pounds with the occasional 3-4 pounder keeping things interesting. You'll find them around structure - wrecks, rocks, and drop-offs in 20-80 feet of water. They're bottom feeders with strong jaws built for crushing shells and crabs. What guests love about scup is they're scrappy fighters for their size and make excellent table fare with sweet, white meat. They're also fantastic live bait for bigger stripers. Here's the trick: use small hooks and light tackle. Drop squid or clam on a small jig, and when you feel that distinctive tap-tap-tap, set the hook quick - they're notorious bait stealers.
Morone SaxatilisStripers are the crown jewel of Montauk fishing. These silvery beauties with their distinctive black stripes typically run 20-40 pounds around here, though we see plenty of schoolies and the occasional cow over 50. They love structure - rocks, drop-offs, rips - and feed heavily during moving water. Spring through fall migration brings incredible action as they follow baitfish along our coast. What makes them special? They fight hard, taste great, and every fish feels like a trophy. The meat is sweet and flaky, perfect for the grill. My go-to tip: watch for diving birds - they'll show you where the bass are feeding. These fish are smart, so we match our presentation to what they're eating that day.
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