Damn Good Bay Shore Fishing Charters

The best fishing charters in Bay Shore are:

• Long Island Light Tackle
• Fire Island Fishing Charters
• Albatross Fly Fishing
• Charter LEGASEA
• Outbound Charters NY

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 26 trips in Bay Shore, and the most popular trips in the area are Fire Island Inshore Fishing guided by Steve, Night Bass & Bluefish Trips guided by Steve, and OFFSHORE SHARK TRIP guided by Dennis.

Our guides in Bay Shore are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7228 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Bay Shore? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Bay Shore.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Bay Shore.

The most commonly sought after species in Bay Shore are: 1. bluefish, 2. striped bass, 3. black seabass, 4. flounder, and 5. triggerfish.

The most common fishing techniques in Bay Shore are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and bottom fishing but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices in Bay Shore can range anywhere from about $650 to $3,720, but the average price for a half day trip in Bay Shore is $1,246. The average price for a full day trip in Bay Shore is $2,374.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Bay Shore is spring, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Bay Shore, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Bay Shore. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Bay Shore.