Recently Booked Tautog Fishing Charters In New York Harbor
Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Staten Island
Staten Island Inshore
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Everything to Know About Booking a New York Harbor tautog fishing charter
What are the best tautog fishing charters in New York Harbor?
The best tautog fishing charters in New York Harbor are:
- Lady L Charters guided by Rudy M.
- Cortes Outfitters guided by Arthur C.
Why should I book a tautog fishing charter in New York Harbor with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 tautog trips in New York Harbor, and the most popular trips in the area are Staten Island Inshore guided by Rudy and Full Day NYC Charter guided by Arthur.
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 tautog guides / fishing lessons in New York Harbor? Check out our beginner and family friendly tautog guides in New York Harbor.
What types of tautog fishing charters are common in New York Harbor?
Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tautog in New York Harbor as well as nearshore fishing and flats fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in New York Harbor are bottom fishing, jigging, and light tackle fishing but artificial lure fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.
How much do New York Harbor tautog fishing charters cost?
Prices for tautog in New York Harbor can range anywhere from about $715 to $970, but the average price for a half day trip for tautog in New York Harbor is $800. The average price for a full day trip for tautog in New York Harbor is $875.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
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.
What month is best for tautog fishing in New York Harbor?
The most popular season for tautog fishing in New York Harbor is fall, and most anglers book their trips 3 days in advance.
Do I need a New York Harbor fishing license for tautog and what are the bag limits for tautog in New York Harbor?
See here for more information on tautog fishing licenses in New York Harbor, tautog bag limits, and fishing season regulations for tautog in New York Harbor. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant tautog rules and regulations in New York Harbor.
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Other Fishing Species in New York Harbor
- Black Seabass
- Bluefish
- False Albacore
- Flounder
- Fluke
- Scup
- Striped Bass
- Triggerfish
- Weakfish
