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Montauk, NY Fishing Trip — April

Your Montauk, NY Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 44°F3" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

60 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Spiny DogfishExcellent
Spiny Dogfish
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Winter FlounderExcellent
Winter Flounder
Various
PollockExcellent
Pollock
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
SpotGood
Spot
Various
Spotted GarGood
Spotted Gar
Various
White Sea BassGood
White Sea Bass
Various
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Scalloped HammerheadGood
Scalloped Hammerhead
Various
Tiger SharkGood
Tiger Shark
Various
Eagle RayGood
Eagle Ray
Various
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Longfin MakoGood
Longfin Mako
Various
Cownose RayGood
Cownose Ray
Various
Spinner SharkGood
Spinner Shark
Various
HakeGood
Hake
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
Lemon SharkGood
Lemon Shark
Various
Smooth DogfishGood
Smooth Dogfish
Various
Smooth HammerheadGood
Smooth Hammerhead
Various
Thresher SharkGood
Thresher Shark
Various
Nurse SharkGood
Nurse Shark
Various
Arctic GraylingGood
Arctic Grayling
Various
PorbeagleGood
Porbeagle
Various
Blue SharkGood
Blue Shark
Various
Sandbar SharkGood
Sandbar Shark
Various
ScupGood
Scup
Various
Sevengill SharkGood
Sevengill Shark
Various
SharksGood
Sharks
Various
Silky SharkGood
Silky Shark
Various
SkateGood
Skate
Various
Starry FlounderGood
Starry Flounder
Various
Finetooth SharkGood
Finetooth Shark
Various
Great HammerheadGood
Great Hammerhead
Various
CroakerGood
Croaker
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Blacknose SharkGood
Blacknose Shark
Various
Blacktip SharkGood
Blacktip Shark
Various
Bonnethead SharkGood
Bonnethead Shark
Various
Bull SharkGood
Bull Shark
Various
Atlantic Sharpnose SharkGood
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Various
Bluefin TunaGood
Bluefin Tuna
Various
Dusky SharkGood
Dusky Shark
Various
Giant Sea BassGood
Giant Sea Bass
Various
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
Shortfin MakoFair
Shortfin Mako
Various
Shortnose SturgeonFair
Shortnose Sturgeon
Various
Sand Tiger SharkFair
Sand Tiger Shark
Various
StingrayFair
Stingray
Various
TurbotFair
Turbot
Various
Sixgill SharkFair
Sixgill Shark
Various
Gulf SturgeonFair
Gulf Sturgeon
Various
Atlantic HalibutFair
Atlantic Halibut
Various
Atlantic SturgeonFair
Atlantic Sturgeon
Various

April Weather in Montauk

50°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

29 Guides Matched

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Fin Chaser - Fin Chaser
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Fin Chaser

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MONTAUK DEEP SEA FISHING JOIN OUR FISHING FAMILY! HOOK UP on the FIN CHASER! 2025 FISHING REPORTS Our Trip Schedules https://youtu.be/d9QAqT068M0 A FIN-TASTIC EXPERIENCE!

offshore
Montauk, New York
Viking Fleet - Viking Fleet
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Viking Fleet

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Welcome to the Viking Fleet, the world's largest & most diversified fishing fleet open to the public in Montauk, Tarpon Springs, & Sag Harbor. Book now!

Tarpon
Montauk, New York
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Susie E II - Montauk Charter Boat

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My Joyce Fishing Charters in Montauk, NY is a private charter boat for the whole family! Private Charters for striped bass, fluke, shark, tuna and more!

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November Rain Fishing Charters fishes in Montauk, New York, both inshore and offshore, with every trip including the finest tackle, bait, ice, fish cleaning services, and a courteous and fun crew.

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Fishing trips accommodating up to 15 passengers. Family outings to hardcore fisherman we cater to all.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flounder

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tautog

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)

New York Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free.

Buy License Online — New York

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Check DEC website for current season dates
Bag Limit:1 per angler
Size Limit:28-31 inch slot limit

Regulations can change frequently; always check the NYS DEC website for the most up-to-date information.

Flounder
Season:May 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can vary by region, so check local rules.

Spiny Dogfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

A marine registry is required to fish in marine waters. Check federal regulations for any applicable rules in federal waters.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Included in the 5 fish combined daily limit for black bass (largemouth and smallmouth).

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