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Moondance Charters of Montauk

Offshore and Inshore Fishing Bookings

Inshore Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Fluke

Fluke

We have had great experience with fluke. We have had many double digit catches of this delicious fish. We go out for fluke all summer using artificial baits, like gulp and also spearing and squid. Fishing for fluke you may wind up with sea bass, bluefish, sea robins or porgies.

Other names: Summer Flounder, Flounder, Northern Fluke, HirameSize: 1 to 5 lbs.Regulations: Fluke Regs via NYS DEC 2017 Open May 17- September 21. 3 fish at 18”.

Habitats: Inshore Fishing Fishing Techniques: Bottom Fishing, Light Tackle, and Spearfishing

Montauk Fluke Fishing Calendar

Jan
Weak
Feb
Weak
Mar
Good
Apr
Excellent
May
Excellent
Jun
Excellent
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Good
Oct
Excellent
Nov
Excellent
Dec
Fair

Porgy

Porgy

Many of our customers love to porgy fish. The can fish all day for these bundles of energy. It is a lot of fun porgy fishing. We usually chum to get them coming to the boat. We use a custom Captain Sal rig, which uses clam to attract this tasty fish.

Other names: Scup, Maiden, Fair Maid, Ironsides, Northern PorgyRegulations: Porgy regs via NYS DEC May 1- Dec. 31 10” 30 fish. Sept. 1- Oct. 31. 45 fish.

Habitats: Inshore Fishing and Offshore Fishing

Montauk Porgy Fishing Calendar

Jan
Forbidden
Feb
Forbidden
Mar
Forbidden
Apr
Forbidden
May
Good
Jun
Excellent
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Excellent
Oct
Excellent
Nov
Good
Dec
Good

Sea Bass

Sea Bass

This is one of our specialty species. We do very very well with sea bass – most delicious catch. Captain Sal Has a 6.75 pounder to his credit. It is a great fighting fish and always a challenge. We use clam and have specially made rigs for the fish that uses artificial bait and then spearing and squid. The Captain makes all of his custom rigs for his customers.

Other names: Black Sea Bass, Blackfish, Rock Bass, Black Bass, TallywagSize: 1 to 5 lbs.Regulations: Sea bass regs via NYS DEC Open June 27 3 fish 15”. Nov. 1 10 fish 15”. Til Dec. 31.r

Habitats: Inshore Fishing and Offshore Fishing Fishing Techniques: Fly Fishing and Light Tackle

Montauk Sea Bass Fishing Calendar

Jan
Forbidden
Feb
Forbidden
Mar
Forbidden
Apr
Forbidden
May
Forbidden
Jun
Excellent
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Excellent
Oct
Excellent
Nov
Good
Dec
Fair

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

People come from all over the world to fish Montauk’s waters for striped bass. Striped bass fishing is legendary here and we are excellent striped bass fisherman. We have caught a number of trophy stripers and will try our best to get you a big striper.

We also do night eeling trips for Stripers. A full moon trip for stripers is an experience you will want to trip. There’s nothing like being out there with the moon shinging, catching big fish. After all, we are Moondance Charters.

Other names: Bass, Rockfish, Striper, LinesidesSize: 10 to 30 lbs.Regulations: Striped Bass regs via NYS DEC 2017 One fish per man. Minimum 28”.

Habitats: Inshore Fishing Fishing Techniques: Deep Sea Fishing, Fly Fishing, Jigging, and Light Tackle

Montauk Striped Bass Fishing Calendar

Jan
Forbidden
Feb
Forbidden
Mar
Forbidden
Apr
Good
May
Excellent
Jun
Good
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Excellent
Oct
Excellent
Nov
Excellent
Dec
Good

Tautog

Tautog

Other names: Black Porgy, Chub, Oyster-fish, BlackfishSize: 2 to 4 lbs.

Habitats: Inshore Fishing

Montauk Tautog Fishing Calendar

Jan
Forbidden
Feb
Forbidden
Mar
Forbidden
Apr
Forbidden
May
Forbidden
Jun
Forbidden
Jul
Forbidden
Aug
Forbidden
Sep
Forbidden
Oct
Good
Nov
Excellent
Dec
Fair