Damn Good Cobia Fishing Charters In Long Island

The best cobia fishing charters in Long Island are:

• Charter LEGASEA guided by Adam F.
• Karen Ann Charters guided by Vinnie C.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 cobia trips in Long Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Fishing Charter guided by Adam, 4 Hour Fishing Trip guided by Adam, 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 cobia guides / fishing lessons in Long Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly cobia guides in Long Island.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for cobia in Long Island as well as inshore fishing and nearshore fishing.

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

Prices for cobia in Long Island can range anywhere from about $1,080 to $2,280, but the average price for a half day trip for cobia in Long Island is $1,000. The average price for a full day trip for cobia in Long Island is $1,950.

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 cobia fishing in Long Island is fall, and most anglers book their trips 10 days in advance.

See here for more information on cobia fishing licenses in Long Island, cobia bag limits, and fishing season regulations for cobia in Long Island. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant cobia rules and regulations in Long Island.