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Tautog Fishing Charters

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Inshore, Jetty, Flats in West Babylon

Inshore Fishing Trip

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23 ft 1 - 3 People From $500
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Staten Island

Staten Island Inshore

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33 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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Inshore Fishing in Ocean Township

8hr Inshore

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30 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,000
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Neptune City

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36 ft 1 - 6 People From $990
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Ocean Township

Inshore Stripers, Fluke, & Tog

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30 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Wanchese

Fishing Outer Banks Style Capt Tim

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30 ft 1 - 12 People From $600

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Everything to Know About Booking a tautog fishing charter

What are the best tautog fishing charters?

The best tautog fishing charters are:

Why should I book a tautog fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 45 tautog trips, and the most popular trips are Newport, RI Fishing Trip guided by Chip, Family-Friendly 4hr Inshore Fishing guided by Mike, and Virginia Inshore Trips guided by Damani.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9498 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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? Check out our beginner and family friendly tautog guides.

What types of tautog fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tautog as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, and trolling but jigging and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

How much do tautog fishing charters cost?

Prices for tautog can range anywhere from about $652 to $2,470, but the average price for a half day trip for tautog is $1,129. The average price for a full day trip for tautog is $1,617.

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?

The most popular season for tautog fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for tautog and what are the bag limits for tautog?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    What an AMAZING experience! Today was a great day to make a memory! The weather and water were perfect. Captain Jason was knowledgeable, friendly and patient as he taught us how to fish. We laughed, sang boat rock songs, a most of all, everyone caught several fish! Capt, Jason even filleted them for us before debarking the boat. Everyone in our group had a blast. Can’t wait to do it again!

    Karoline O. | September 12, 2026

    Trip: Ocean Charter (1/2 To 5 Miles Out)

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience! Kyle was knowledgeable and very helpful. He always made sure our fishing rods were baited and cast. When we didn't get any fish in one area he moved to another. Would definitely do this again!

    Esther T. | September 12, 2026

    Trip: Ocean City Inshore/Bay Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Richie was an awesome captain, he made sure that we caught fish and we got a lot of them! Cod, Tautog, Gunner, and Pollock were a wide range of fish across several different styles of fishing. He was extremely accommodating of my wife being a relative beginner and she caught some huge fish! Richie cleaned the Tautog we could take home for us and it was amazingly tasty in the meals we made from it so far. We also saw some ocean sunfish, seals, and a small great white shark! We'd highly recommend Richie to everyone.

    Robert F. | September 7, 2026

    Trip: Cape Cod Bay Light Tackle Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Fun day put on the water with Adam and Frank. Adam was great with my 5 year old grandson. Helping him fish and answering the ever flowing questions. A good time was had by all.

    Charles S. | September 1, 2026

    Trip: 6-8 Hour Trip Cape May

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Captain Damani! He made sure we were comfortable, had fun and we had a big haul of Spanish Mackeral! First mate Frank was great too! He was knowledgeable and so helpful! We can’t wait to do this again!

    Kim B. | August 30, 2026

    Trip: Virginia Inshore Trips

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