Damn Good Mako Shark Fishing Charters In New York

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 mako shark trips in New York, and the most popular trips in the area are 12 Hour Offshore Trip guided by Bryce, Offshore Tuna / Marlin / Mahi Mahi guided by Peter, and Hampton Bays Hour Inshore Trip guided by Bryce.

Our guides in New York are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for mako shark in New York as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in New York are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but deep dropping and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for mako shark in New York can range anywhere from about $1,100 to $3,400, but the average price for a half day trip for mako shark in New York is $1,125. The average price for a full day trip for mako shark in New York is $2,418.

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 mako shark fishing in New York is summer, and most anglers book their trips 28 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in New York.