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Montauk Fishing

Montauk Fishing

Montauk, New York is home of the largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet in New York. It is also the location that Frank Mundas, who is said to have inspired the character Quint in the movie Jaws, started offering fishing charter trips for bluefish and sharks in 1951. While “Monster Fishing” in 1986, he and Donnie Braddick caught a 3,427 pound Great White Shark that still holds the record for the largest fish of any kind caught by a rod and reel.

Montauk is probably best known for its excellent Striped Bass fishing. The highlight is usually in the Fall when huge schools are feeding near shore and sometimes are so thick that the water will look like it is boiling. Surf and Fly fishermen enjoy catching these bass and the schools of False Albacore that run along the beaches, Bottom fishing around Montauk will produce Blackfish (Tautog), Cod, Flounder, Fluke, and Porgy.

During the Summer and early Fall, the offshore action off Montauk provides excellent Tuna fishing with Bluefin, Yellowfin, Albacore, and Big Eye Tuna. Mahi-Mahi (dolphinfish) are also plentiful in the late summer and a few Blue Marlin are caught every year.



Montauk Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Montauk, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Spiny Dogfish

  2. Spiny Dogfish

    There is a 18.42% catch rate for Spiny Dogfish, based on 6432 Spiny Dogfish counted.

    Montauk Spiny Dogfish Counts Chart
    Spiny

    ENLARGE MONTAUK SPINY DOGFISH COUNTS CHART


  3. Striped Bass

  4. Striped Bass

    There is a 17.68% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 6173 Striped Bass counted.

    Montauk Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE MONTAUK STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


  5. Black Sea Bass

  6. Black Sea Bass

    There is a 15.29% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 5337 Black Sea Bass counted.

    Montauk Black Sea Bass Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE MONTAUK BLACK SEA BASS COUNTS CHART


  7. Tautog

  8. Tautog

    There is a 14.04% catch rate for Tautog, based on 4903 Tautog counted.

    Montauk Tautog Counts Chart
    Tautog

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  9. Scup

  10. Scup

    There is a 11.82% catch rate for Scup, based on 4127 Scup counted.

    Montauk Scup Counts Chart
    Scup

    ENLARGE MONTAUK SCUP COUNTS CHART


  11. Bluefish

  12. Bluefish

    There is a 10.56% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 3686 Bluefish counted.

    Montauk Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

    ENLARGE MONTAUK BLUEFISH COUNTS CHART


  13. Cunner

  14. Cunner

    There is a 4.03% catch rate for Cunner, based on 1407 Cunner counted.

    Montauk Cunner Counts Chart
    Cunner

    ENLARGE MONTAUK CUNNER COUNTS CHART


  15. Silver Hake

  16. Silver Hake

    There is a 1.31% catch rate for Silver Hake, based on 458 Silver Hake counted.

    Montauk Silver Hake Counts Chart
    Silver

    ENLARGE MONTAUK SILVER HAKE COUNTS CHART


  17. Spotted Seatrout

  18. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 1.25% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 438 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    Montauk Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
    Spotted

    ENLARGE MONTAUK SPOTTED SEATROUT COUNTS CHART


  19. Winter Flounder

  20. Winter Flounder

    There is a 1.19% catch rate for Winter Flounder, based on 414 Winter Flounder counted.

    Montauk Winter Flounder Counts Chart
    Winter

    ENLARGE MONTAUK WINTER FLOUNDER COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 62 species of fish and 34913 fish counted for November around Montauk.

To date, there are 177 species of fish and a total of 4446998 fish counted for Montauk and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1874 (149 years).

Last Update: 11/24/2023 6:23:43 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Montauk Fishing Spots

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Montauk are the following:

  1. Shinnecock Reef


  2. Out Cartwright


  3. BUTTERFISH HOLE


  4. wreck-5460


  5. Sagaponack Rock
    Sagaponack Rock


  6. Nates Spot
    Nates Spot


  7. Ryans Horn
    Ryans Horn


  8. 3 Mile Ledge
    3 Mile Ledge


  9. Inner Cartwright


  10. wreck-5466


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Top Montauk Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Paulie's Tackle
    We are a full service bait and tackle shop where you'll find a large selection of lures, hooks, lines and terminal tackle. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, we're here to serve you. If you're interested in a custom built ro

  2. Montauk Anglers Club
    For a day, week or a season, let us make your stay in Montauk the best it can be. Only one half mile from Montauk Inlet, your home away from home awaits!

  3. Montauk Marine Basin
    Family Owned & Operated Since 1955. Transient and Seasonal dockage. Complete facilities for 150 boats. Floating docks for boats to 50 ft.

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Top Montauk Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Viking Fleet
    The Viking Fleet, which is a year-round operation, consisting of party fishing boats, private charter boats and a high speed ferry.

  2. My Joyce Fishing Charters
    Sailing from the Viking Dock in Montauk Harbor. Trophy Bass - Tuna - Shark - All Bottom Fish All groups are welcome and will be comfortable fishing on the My Joyce. Families with small children are extremely welcome aboard. Captain Kenny is experienc

  3. Lady Grace Charters
    We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for considering a fishing charter on the Lady Grace V. We encourage you to come aboard and experience the thrill of Montauk Sportfishing. Sailing out of West Lake Fishing Lodge, the Montauk Charter

  4. Weejack Charters
    State-of-the-art Montauk fishing charter for friends, family, or corporate outings. Catch huge shark, bass, tuna aboard the Weejack.

  5. Blue Crush Charters
    Located in Montauk Marine Basin (426 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954), Blue Crush Charters is easily accessible by car, and has plenty of parking. It is also just a short cab ride from the LIRR or the Montauk airport. Montauk Marine Basin is a ful

  6. Movin On Charter Boat Fishing Service


  7. Teaser sportfishing LLC


  8. Grand Slam Charters


  9. My Mate Charter Boat


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Top Montauk Marinas

  1. Montauk Anglers Club
    For a day, week or a season, let us make your stay in Montauk the best it can be. Only one half mile from Montauk Inlet, your home away from home awaits!

  2. Montauk Marine Basin
    Family Owned & Operated Since 1955. Transient and Seasonal dockage. Complete facilities for 150 boats. Floating docks for boats to 50 ft.

  3. A W Marina & Bait
    AW Marina, a bait & tackle store with seasonal dockage & mooring, has served the local fishing & boating community since 1959. Our store has a wide variety of fresh & frozen bait, large selection of quality tackle, crab /clam gear,

  4. Wild Bill's Action Sports
    Wild Bill's Action Sports is a Bait and Tackle shop. They also have a boat launch, boat and paddleboard rental, ice, snacks, and expert fishing advice. This is also the location of Sarah J Fishing Charters, specializing in trophy striped bass fi

  5. Thames Inn & Marina


  6. Three Belles Marina


  7. Inn at Harbor Hill Marina


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