Montauk, NY Fishing Trip — October

Your Montauk, NY Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 57°F4" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

60 species
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
PollockExcellent
Pollock
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
HakeGood
Hake
Various
Spiny DogfishGood
Spiny Dogfish
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
Shortfin MakoFair
Shortfin Mako
Various
Shortnose SturgeonFair
Shortnose Sturgeon
Various
SpotFair
Spot
Various
Spotted GarFair
Spotted Gar
Various
White Sea BassFair
White Sea Bass
Various
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Scalloped HammerheadFair
Scalloped Hammerhead
Various
Tiger SharkFair
Tiger Shark
Various
Eagle RayFair
Eagle Ray
Various
Black Sea BassFair
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Longfin MakoFair
Longfin Mako
Various
Sand Tiger SharkFair
Sand Tiger Shark
Various
Cownose RayFair
Cownose Ray
Various
Spinner SharkFair
Spinner Shark
Various
StingrayFair
Stingray
Various
TurbotFair
Turbot
Various
WeakfishFair
Weakfish
Various
Lemon SharkFair
Lemon Shark
Various
Smooth DogfishFair
Smooth Dogfish
Various
Smooth HammerheadFair
Smooth Hammerhead
Various
Thresher SharkFair
Thresher Shark
Various
Nurse SharkFair
Nurse Shark
Various
Winter FlounderFair
Winter Flounder
Various
Arctic GraylingFair
Arctic Grayling
Various
PorbeagleFair
Porbeagle
Various
Blue SharkFair
Blue Shark
Various
Sandbar SharkFair
Sandbar Shark
Various
ScupFair
Scup
Various
Sevengill SharkFair
Sevengill Shark
Various
SharksFair
Sharks
Various
Silky SharkFair
Silky Shark
Various
SkateFair
Skate
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Starry FlounderFair
Starry Flounder
Various
Finetooth SharkFair
Finetooth Shark
Various
Great HammerheadFair
Great Hammerhead
Various
CroakerFair
Croaker
Various
Atlantic SturgeonFair
Atlantic Sturgeon
Various
Black DrumFair
Black Drum
Various
Blacknose SharkFair
Blacknose Shark
Various
Blacktip SharkFair
Blacktip Shark
Various
Bonnethead SharkFair
Bonnethead Shark
Various
Bull SharkFair
Bull Shark
Various
Atlantic Sharpnose SharkFair
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Various
Bluefin TunaFair
Bluefin Tuna
Various
Dusky SharkFair
Dusky Shark
Various
Giant Sea BassFair
Giant Sea Bass
Various
HaddockFair
Haddock
Various
Sixgill SharkLow
Sixgill Shark
Various
Gulf SturgeonLow
Gulf Sturgeon
Various
Atlantic HalibutLow
Atlantic Halibut
Various

October Weather in Montauk

62°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

29 Guides Matched

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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 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

Tautog
Season:April 1 - December 9
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check the NYDEC website for current regulations as they can change annually.

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).

Pollock
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Regulations may change, so it's important to consult the latest guidelines from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

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.

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