Name: Long Island Light Tackle
Address: Port Jefferson, NY
Price range: $500 - $800
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

Rick Gulia

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Laid-back

With over 35 years on the water, Captain Rick brings deep experience and a steady hand to every trip. He began guiding at 20 on the West Coast and in Alaska, later running charters and a commercial fishing business in the Florida Keys. For the past 24 years, he’s been fishing the waters of Long Island, where he knows the bays, flats, and nearshore stretches like the back of his hand.

Rick’s style is professional, patient, and detail-oriented. Whether you’re jigging, throwing light tackle, or trying your hand at fly fishing, he’ll work with your skill level and goals to make the most of your time on the water. His calm, focused approach makes him a trusted choice for anglers looking for a thoughtful and enjoyable day outdoors.

If you’re looking to fish Long Island with a seasoned guide who’s spent decades learning and respecting these waters, Captain Rick is a great one to have at the helm

About Your Guide

Rick Gulia

Independent Guide

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Light Tackle

100% (1) Port Jefferson, NY 1 - 3 People 4 - 8 Hours From $500

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

This light tackle fishing trip out of Port Jefferson, NY focuses on hands-on action using techniques like snap jigging, casting, and bucktailing. Depending on the season, you’ll target a variety of species including Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Porgies, Weakfish, Black Sea Bass, and False Albacore. Each trip is tailored to conditions, giving you the best shot at staying on the bite while keeping things active and engaging.

You’ll fish aboard a 23’ center console powered by a 250 Suzuki, offering a smooth and efficient ride. The boat is equipped with a trolling motor with spot lock and updated electronics, allowing for precise positioning and control so you can stay right over productive water.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Down Easter
Year Built: 1990
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Down Easter
Year Built: 1990
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Minn kota trolling motor Radio Updated electronics

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Recent Reviews of Long Island Light Tackle

5.0

based on 1 review

Zoe

Verified Review

Rick was great! We had a blast out on the water. He knew where to go and what to throw. We all learned some tips and tricks too. I would highly recommend this charter, we’re hoping to go again this summer at some point.

Zoe

Verified Review

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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing

Types of Fishing

Inshore

Nearshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Late June 2026

Late May 2026

When the wind and weather are right. There are lots of big bass around. As far as the fluking there is lots of action lots of shorts with some keepers in the mix. There is lots of bait around and that is the key to finding the fish. It should keep getting better as the water warms