Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In Montauk

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 13 live bait fishing trips in Montauk, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore guided by Tony, 1/2 Day 4hr Inshore Striped Bass PM guided by James, and Overnight Canyon Trip guided by James.

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.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Montauk as well as deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Montauk are: 1. albacore tuna, 2. bigeye tuna, 3. blue shark, 4. bluefin tuna, and 5. false albacore.

Prices for live bait fishing in Montauk can range anywhere from about $1,110 to $5,540, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Montauk is $1,337. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Montauk is $3,545.

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 to go on a live bait fishing charter in Montauk is summer, and most anglers book their trips 67 days in advance.

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