Damn Good Bonito Fishing Charters In New York

The best bonito fishing charters in New York are:

• Karen Ann Charters guided by Vinnie C.
• TailWrapped Sportfishing Charters guided by James M.
• White Water Charters guided by Bryce P.
• D.C. Outdoor Adventures guided by Dennis C.
• Moondance Charters guided by Sal T.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 bonito trips in New York, and the most popular trips in the area are Overnight Canyon Trip guided by James, Montauk Tuna Day Trip guided by Sal, and Bluefin Tuna / Shark Trip guided by Vinnie.

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 bonito guides / fishing lessons in New York? Check out our beginner and family friendly bonito guides in New York.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bonito in New York as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in New York are live bait fishing, artificial lure fishing, and trolling but bottom fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for bonito in New York can range anywhere from about $825 to $4,200, but the average price for a half day trip for bonito in New York is $1,207. The average price for a full day trip for bonito in New York is $2,406.

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 bonito fishing in New York is summer, and most anglers book their trips 6 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in New York, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in New York. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in New York.