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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Get out on the inshore waters surrounding Fire Island for a hands-on fishing trip targeting some of the Northeast’s most popular saltwater species. Running from April through mid-December, these trips focus on productive bays, flats, inlets, channels, and nearshore structure throughout the Fire Island region.

Trips are available in both 4-hour and 8-hour formats for groups of up to 6 anglers, giving you the flexibility to choose between a quick inshore outing or a full day covering more water and targeting multiple species.

Depending on the season and conditions, potential catches include Fluke (Flounder), Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Porgies, Black Seabass, and migratory Sharks. Fishing styles may vary throughout the day and can include light tackle fishing, spinning, jigging, popping, bottom fishing, and drift fishing depending on what’s producing best.

The boat is equipped with Simrad GPS, fishfinder, radar, live bait wells, and multiple fish holds to keep the day productive and comfortable.

All rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice, and fish cleaning are included. At the end of the trip, all legal catches will be filleted and bagged for you to take home.

Guests are welcome to bring food, drinks, beer, or wine onboard, though hard liquor is prohibited. Whether you’re looking to bend rods on light tackle, fill the cooler with Fluke and Seabass, or chase Stripers around the bays and inlets, this trip is built around experiencing the best of Fire Island inshore fishing.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$650.00	$1,100.00
2 People	$650.00	$1,100.00
3 People	$650.00	$1,100.00
4 People	$650.00	$1,100.00
5 People	$650.00	$1,100.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Steve S.

Outfitter

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Steve S.

Outfitter

Captain Steve is a lifelong Long Island angler who grew up fishing the Great South Bay and the Atlantic waters surrounding Fire Island with friends and family. Over the last two decades, he has competitively fished the area’s inshore, coastal, and offshore waters, developing a deep understanding of the local fisheries and seasonal patterns.

After years of taking friends and family fishing and watching the excitement that came with catching trophy fish, Steve decided to turn that passion into guiding professionally. For the past several seasons, he has focused on providing anglers with a fun, productive, and local fishing experience centered around both great fishing and time on the water.

Captain Steve holds a USCG Master 50 Ton License along with degrees from LIU Post and Hofstra University, bringing both professionalism and a teaching mindset to every trip.

Whether conditions call for live bait, topwater plugging, trolling, or other techniques, Captain Steve adjusts each trip to give anglers the best opportunity possible while creating lasting memories along the way.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Roughly 500lb bluefin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Grill a bunch of steaks, chicken, burgers etc

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Roughly 500lb bluefin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Grill a bunch of steaks, chicken, burgers etc

What’s your favorite band?

Iration

What’s your favorite movie?

Gladiator

What’s your favorite sports team?

Yankees

What’s your drink of choice?

Sweet tea

What was your last halloween costume?

Goldmember from Austin Powers

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Quality time with family and friends, possibly fishing

How did you get started guiding?

Worked in Corporate America and decided to transition to a life on the water

What makes you different from other guides?

Patient and positive outlook no matter the customers level of fishing experience

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Bay Shore, New York

Areas Fished

Great South Bay

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Fire Island Inshore Fishing

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Robalo
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Robalo
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Equipment Include: 8'9'' beam, fishing 4 comfortably single 300hp yamaha Deep V design 150gal offshore capable fuel tank bow/stern livewells powder-coated Simrad Electronics & Radar LED flood and cockpit lights surround sound sound system Sirius XM Radio

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Steve will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.