Fishing Charters in New York
Browse fishing charters in New York that can help you catch smooth hammerhead.


Momentum Charters
Montauk, New York


Captain Nick Charters
Hampton Bays, New York
I'm Capt. Nick I do fishing charters in Suffolk County on Long Island. Fluke, striped bass, bluefish, and bay sunset cruises


Tide Hustle
Greenport, New York
Tide Hustle is an open boat and private charter fishing boat in Greenport, NY. Tide Hustle fishes for porgies, weakfish, striped bass, blackfish and other local fish. You can buy a single ticket or book the whole boat!


Lake Runner Charters
Hamlin, New York
Lake Runner charters offers Private Group and Family Fishing Charters for up to 6 passengers. Fishing Lake Ontario New York for Salmon, Trout, Kings and more.


Rebel Fishing Charters
Hilton, New York


Zrg Fishing
Chaumont, New York


Second Choice Charters
Montauk, New York


Nova Sport Fishing
Dunkirk, New York


Knot Right Fishing Charter
Westfield, New York


Fishooker Charter Service
Montauk, New York


Dixons To The Point Charters
East Hampton, New York
Fly Fishing in Montauk and the Florida Keys


Fin Alley Fishing Charters
Hampton Bays, New York
Fin Alley is an offshore fishing charter boat in Long Island, NY that targets bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, big eye tuna, albacore, mahi, and marlin.
Best Time to Catch Smooth Hammerhead
Peak season: May, June. Also good: April, July, August. Right now in June, activity is excellent.
Seasonal Activity Chart

Smooth Hammerhead
Smooth Hammerhead is a popular gamefish species.
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How to Catch Smooth Hammerhead
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Smooth Hammerhead Fishing Regulations in New York
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per vessel
Size Limit
No minimum size limit
License Required
Recreational Marine Registry
Anglers must enroll in the Recreational Marine Registry. Check for any specific gear restrictions.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the New York state wildlife agency before fishing.
Related Species in New York
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to catch Smooth Hammerhead in Montauk, NY?
The best months for Smooth Hammerhead in Montauk are May, June. As of June, activity is rated excellent.
What are the Smooth Hammerhead fishing regulations in New York?
In New York, the season is year-round, the daily bag limit is 1 per vessel, the minimum size is No minimum size limit. Regulations change throughout the year, so confirm current rules with the New York wildlife agency before fishing.
Do I need a fishing license to catch Smooth Hammerhead in New York?
Recreational Marine Registry. On a guided charter, anglers are often covered under the captain's license — confirm with your guide when booking.
Other Species to Fish in Montauk
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