Before You Get on the Water

A few quick answers to help you plan your trip and know exactly what to expect.

FAQs

FALL RUN FISHING

Season: September–November
Locations: Gardiners Bay, Long Island Sound, Montauk
Target Species: Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore
Additional Angler Fee: $100

winter gulf coast charters

Louisiana & Mississippi \ December–March
When the Northeast season slows down, Fish The Fork heads south. Winter trips focus on inshore fly fishing and light tackle for redfish, speckled trout, and other Gulf Coast species in shallow marsh and bay systems.

These trips offer:
• Sight-fishing in clear winter water
• Technical fly and light tackle opportunities
• Mild winter weather
• Prime off-season fishing

Available by inquiry ben@fishthefork.com

Bottom fishing charters from May to November.
These trips are great for all skill levels, especially beginners and kids! This style of fishing is known for its fun, action-packed days. We catch a variety of species, including porgies, blowfish, weakfish, kingfish, and blackfish. The boat launches out of New Suffolk or Greenport, but we can pick up clients from Southampton, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, and beyond.

BOTTOM FISHING

GEAR PROVIDed

  • Star spinning rods with Penn fishing reels,

  • Orvis fly rod and reels

  • Leaders, Lures, and Flies

FOOD & BEVERAGES

A cooler filled with ice and bottled waters will be provided.

Boxed lunch from one of our local restaurants can be arranged, for an additional fee and with advance notice.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Bad Weather Cancellations are only called by the Captain.

Charters canceled within 10 days of the trip will be charged 50% of the trip cost.

Cloudy or rainy days are not considered reasons for cancellation. Many of my best days have been in rainy or overcast conditions.

SUPPLIES TO BRING

  • Quality polarized sunglasses.

  • Sunscreen, hat, and sun protective clothing.

  • Non-marking shoes

  • Camera