Plan a Fishing Trip to Montauk, NY

29 guidesBest months: May, June, July, April

What's Biting in Montauk Right Now

Mahi Mahi
ExcellentVarious
Tautog
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Tuna
Excellentsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Shortfin Mako
ExcellentVarious
Spot
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Gar
ExcellentVarious
White Sea Bass
ExcellentVarious
Bluefish
Excellentsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Scalloped Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Tiger Shark
ExcellentVarious
Eagle Ray
ExcellentVarious
Black Sea Bass
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait
Longfin Mako
ExcellentVarious
Sand Tiger Shark
ExcellentVarious
Cownose Ray
ExcellentVarious
Spinner Shark
ExcellentVarious
Stingray
ExcellentVarious
Weakfish
ExcellentVarious
Lemon Shark
ExcellentVarious
Smooth Dogfish
ExcellentVarious
Smooth Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Thresher Shark
ExcellentVarious
Nurse Shark
ExcellentVarious
Arctic Grayling
ExcellentVarious
Porbeagle
ExcellentVarious
Blue Shark
ExcellentVarious
Sandbar Shark
ExcellentVarious
Scup
ExcellentVarious
Sevengill Shark
ExcellentVarious
Sharks
ExcellentVarious
Silky Shark
ExcellentVarious
Skate
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Seatrout
ExcellentVarious
Starry Flounder
ExcellentVarious
Finetooth Shark
ExcellentVarious
Great Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Croaker
ExcellentVarious
Black Drum
ExcellentVarious
Blacknose Shark
ExcellentVarious
Blacktip Shark
ExcellentVarious
Bonnethead Shark
ExcellentVarious
Bull Shark
ExcellentVarious
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
ExcellentVarious
Bluefin Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Dusky Shark
ExcellentVarious
Giant Sea Bass
ExcellentVarious
Haddock
ExcellentVarious
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Flounder
GoodVarious
Shortnose Sturgeon
GoodVarious
Turbot
GoodVarious
Spotted Bass
Goodfreshwater
Casting, Jigging, Trolling
Winter Flounder
GoodVarious
Sixgill Shark
GoodVarious
Gulf Sturgeon
GoodVarious
Atlantic Halibut
GoodVarious
Atlantic Sturgeon
GoodVarious
Hake
FairVarious
Spiny Dogfish
FairVarious
Pollock
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Montauk guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

New York Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

During the closed season (December 1 - June 14), catch and release only is allowed using artificial lures.