Damn Good Staten Island Fishing Charters

The best fishing charters in Staten Island are:

• Rockaway Fishing Charters
• Hallie Loren Sportfishing Charters
• BnD Charter Fishing
• Karen Ann Charters
• Moondog Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 20 trips in Staten Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Staten Island Inshore guided by Rudy, Bluefin Tuna / Shark Trip guided by Vinnie, and NYC Half Day Fishing Trips guided by Steve.

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 Staten Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Staten Island.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Staten Island as well as nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Staten Island are: 1. black seabass, 2. bluefish, 3. flounder, 4. scup, and 5. striped bass.

The most common fishing techniques in Staten Island are bottom fishing, jigging, and light tackle fishing but trolling is popular as well.

Prices in Staten Island can range anywhere from about $700 to $1,580, but the average price for a half day trip in Staten Island is $840. The average price for a full day trip in Staten Island is $1,111.

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 Staten Island is summer, and most anglers book their trips 46 days in advance.

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