Plan a Fishing Trip to Montauk, NY

29 guidesBest months: May, June, July, April

What's Biting in Montauk Right Now

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

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Montauk

Activities for your non-fishing days

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.