Fishing Guides in East Hampton, New York

Browse 3 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in East Hampton

8 species reported in the East Hampton area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in East Hampton, NY

Fishing in East Hampton in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around East Hampton — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in East Hampton in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around East Hampton — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in East Hampton in March

3 species are active in and around East Hampton in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in April

8 species are active in and around East Hampton in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in May

8 species are active in and around East Hampton in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in June

8 species are active in and around East Hampton in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in July

7 species are active in and around East Hampton in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in August

6 species are active in and around East Hampton in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in September

8 species are active in and around East Hampton in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in October

5 species are active in and around East Hampton in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in November

2 species are active in and around East Hampton in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of East Hampton's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in East Hampton in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around East Hampton — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in East Hampton

East Hampton, New York offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in East Hampton

Mahi Mahi

Mahi Mahi, also known as dolphinfish, provide exciting offshore action out of East Hampton during the warmer months, typically from late July through September. These colorful, fast-growing fish are drawn to floating debris and weed lines in the Gulf Stream, which pushes close to Long Island during this time.

Full mahi mahi guide for East Hampton

Striped Bass

East Hampton offers exceptional striped bass fishing, particularly in the spring and fall as these fish migrate along the Atlantic coast. The unique geography of Long Island's south shore creates diverse habitats, from the surf breaks of ocean beaches to the calmer waters of Gardiners Bay and Peconic Bay.

Full striped bass guide for East Hampton

Fisheries near East Hampton

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides

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Types of Fishing in East Hampton

Fly Fishing

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