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Book with Sal Trapani

Moondance Charters

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Montauk NY

Sal Trapani, Captain at Moondance Charters

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Captain Sal is a great captain with over 35 years of fishing experience and a lot of happy returning customers. A lifelong angler, Montauk's always been a place he's loved and enjoyed. Captain Sal has made a living out of showing experienced anglers and beginners alike his secret fishing spots and all the beauty that Montauk has to offer.

Families and small children are welcome too! Whether you want to target the legendary striped bass that call Montauk home, tasty bottomfish like fluke and black sea bass, or you want to tangle with larger gamefish like tuna or even sharks, Moondance Charters has the know-how and the experience to put you on fish. Captain Sal always knows what fish are biting and will work with you to make sure you have a successful outing catching what's biting.

Moondance Charters runs a roomy and reliable 35’ Bruno downeast. Fully equipped with all the USCG approved safety equipment and top notch navigational equipment, you're sure to have a comfortable and safe ride to the fish. Onboard you'll find a life raft, life jackets, 2 EPIRBs, and a CPR-trained crew.

Moondance Charters supplies all fishing equipment, live bait, a cooler onboard for your drinks, ice for your catch, and high quality photos for free! They'll also clean and fillet your delicious catch for you to take home.

Upcoming Availability

May 2025

June 2025

Expertise & Attributes

fishing

Bass Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Good with Families

Good with Kids

Good with Large Groups

Good with New Anglers

Nature / Wildlife Views

Saltwater Fishing

Fishing Techniques

JiggingTrolling FishingLight TackleDeep Sea / Bottom Fishing

What's Included

Good to Knows

Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

What's Included

Good to Knows

Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

Trips Available with Moondance Charters

Fishing

Starting At $850

Montauk, NY 4 Hour Trip - Magic Hour

Fishing Area: Montauk, NY

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

Seahorse • 35' Bruno • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: This 4-hour trip will let you target Striped Bass. Hook the biggest one that you can catch with Moondance Charters of Montauk. You'll be provided with your fishing gear which includes rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, a fishing license, and you’ll have a first mate on board.

Fishing

Starting At $800

Montauk Inshore Fishing

Fishing Area: Montauk, NY

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

Seahorse • 35' Bruno • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: Experience the fantastic inshore fishing Montauk has to offer. Fish the top local spots for stripers or delicious bottom fish. Full and half day options perfect for hunting a trophy bass or catching a delicious dinner.

Fishing

Starting At $1,850

Montauk Offshore Fishing (Choice of Tuna or Shark)

Fishing Area: Montauk, NY

Fishing: Offshore

Fishing Boat:

Seahorse • 35' Bruno • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: Venture between 8-25 miles out to troll for tuna or chum for sharks. Tuna have been coming in close the past few years, and shark fishing is a thrilling experience you'll never forget. Whichever species you want to target, you can't go wrong fishing offshore!

Vehicle

Seahorse

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

Boat Length:

35 ft

Manufacturer Name:

Bruno

Model Year:

1990

Engine Manufacturer Name:

Caterpillar

# of Engines:

Horsepower Per Engine:

375

Maximum Cruising Speed:

Features: Fighting Chair First Mate Bait Tank Outriggers Tuna Tubes Flybridge Kitchen Toilet Air Condition Ice-Box Multimedia System Refrigerator Fish Finder GPS Radar VHF Radio