Party Boats
These are the area party boats that have web sites and we link you back
to their sites just by clikcing on their names. Visit them as many have nice sites with
valuable information.
NORTH SHORE:
Long Island Sound
West:
City Island:
Island Current Fleet
(917-417-7557)
:
The Ultimate in
Party/Charter Fishing for the western Long Island Sound
region. Capt. Chris Cullen's new 50-foot
Island Current II
(up to 49 passengers) and the original
Island Current
(up to 21 passenger) offer fantastic fishing close
to home. Both vessels sail daily at 8 AM and return back at 4:30 PM.
Starting April 15th both vessels sail every night for Monster Striped Bass
at 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
every night. Both boats are available for private charter for either day or
night fishing. Special weekday charter rates are
always in effect. The boat is located your first
immediate left over the City Island Bridge, first building on your left at the Boat Livery, Inc., 663 City Island Ave. Bronx,
NY 10464. Catch Capt. Chris on the web at
www.islandcurrent.com
Riptide III (
718-885-0236)
:
The Riptide III sails
from the first left over the City Island Bridge at Jorgensen's Landing in
City Island, “The Gateway to the Long Island Sound." The
Riptide III
fishes daily and offers sunset and moonlight charters. The
Riptide III is safe and
comfortable with a full kitchen and bar and a DJ on our cruises. They are
currently sailing for flounder every day full day and starting this Saturday
will start poking around some local wrecks and reefs for blackfish with
combo flounder/tog trips based on tides. On the web at
www.RipTide3.com
Huntington:
Capt. James Joseph II (631-424-1253):
For the hottest blackfish, flounder,
fluke, bluefish and striper action on the North Shore, it’s Huntington’s
largest and fastest party boat, the
Capt. James. The
Capt. James Joseph
starts their season in March for flounder then switch
over to blackfish the it's fluke, bass and blues
the rest of way before going back to tog in the fall.
Capt. James Joseph will full day fish daily at 7 a.m. and evening trips
at 4:30 p.m. in the late spring for fluke, then blues then bass. The
Capt. James Joseph provides free bait on all trips with top notch
service, crew and more fishing time. Look for their new Charter boat this
year as well, The
Capt. James Joseph III. A 38 foot Youngs Brother boat with a 400
horsepower Cat engine that cruises at 20 knots! She will be all rigged and
ready to go round the clock chunking for stripers as soon as they show up in
the western Sound in April. The
Capt. James Joseph is located at the end of Rte. 110 in Huntington, 100
feet past Co-Co’s Club. On the web now at
www.jamesjosephfishing.com.
Long Island Sound East:
Port
Jefferson:
Osprey
(631-331-4153):
Visit us on the web
www.OspreyFishing.com. The Osprey III, owned and operated by Captain
Stewart Cash and daughters is Port Jefferson’s shining star. The Osprey III
offers high-tech fish finding precision with old style family values and
service. Novice and seasoned fisherman alike find the crew helpful and
experienced making your day productive and pleasant. From baiting hooks to
cleaning fish, the crew is always there to help. Throughout the May to
December fishing season, the Osprey offers some of the finest Fluke,
Bluefish, Porgy, Striper and Blackfish action available. The Osprey III runs
as an open-boat sailing two trips daily: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again 4:30
p.m. to dark; sunsets are included on this trip at no extra cost. As always,
we do take reservations to reserve your spot aboard the Osprey III but walk
on customers are always welcome. We look forward to fishing with you this
season. So, sharpen your hooks, pack a big lunch and come out and have some
fun on the Osprey III!
Celtic Quest
(631-928-3926):
Reservations can be made for
these trips on our new online reservation system on our web site at
www.celticquestfishing.com.
On our site you can also see our updated calendar and how many spots are
left for each trip. We hope this makes the reservation process a lot easier
for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you all out there soon for some fine
Willy Whitechins!
Also, we are
very happy to announce the newest addition to our business, the
Celtic Quest III,
a super fast 25 foot mako center console available for private charters! We
will also run some open boat trips on the CQ III when it is not chartered.
We are still working out the details on its schedule and will post more
definite information very soon. Lastly we are in the final stages of the
creation of our brand new
online reservation system! Once we get this up and running, hopefully within the
next 2 weeks or so, you will be able to book all your trips if you prefer
right over the web site. No more leaving messages on my phone, waiting for
me to come in from fishing to call you back. You will simply be able to go
to our site, see what trips are open, sign up for what you want and pay
right over the site through our secure server. Also, starting within the
next few weeks, we will accept all major credit cards on the boat if you
prefer. Ill will let you know when it is all up and running. Technology
is great!! Look for them on the web
at
www.celticquestfishing.com.
NORTH FORK
Greenport:
Peconic Star II (631-
289-6899):
Capt.
Dave Brennan and the
Peconic Star II
sail from Greenport located 24 miles east of
Riverhead and 7 miles west of Orient Point. Berthed at The Railroad Dock on
3rd street, the vessel is located only steps away from Long Island
Railroad's historic Greenport Station/ Maritime Museum and the Shelter
Island Ferry's North Terminal with many shops,
restaurants, delicatessens and hotel all within a short
walking distance. Parking at the dock is free, safe and
plentiful. The
Peconic Star II
starts with the fluke in May and will switch over to porgies sometime in the
middle or end of July where they hammer porgies the rest of the season until
the switch over to blackfish sometime in late October or early November.
For the family,
Greenport and its surrounding area have many things to offer. History is
everywhere on the North Fork. A once famous whaling port, Greenport still
maintains its charm and nautical flavor and is well known for its fine old
homes, shopping for antiques, nautical items, art and handicrafts, as well
as touring historical sites and local museums.
The North Fork is one of
the most well know fishing area on Long Island, and the
Peconic Star III
certainly shares its fame. Measuring 90 feet in length, and USCG certified
to carry 150 passengers, it is the North Fork's largest, fastest and most
modern supercruiser…. equipped with the latest space-age navigation and
communication gear, Radar, Sonar, fish finders, safety equipment and
personal conveniences, plus a dynamic super, sound system that provides
quality background music for the relaxation, or professional DJ-style music
for the listening and dancing on moonlight cruises and excursions. Add to
that, a galley offering tasty snacks and ice cold beverages, a heated cabin
for the cooler days, and a spacious sundeck for unsurpassed views of our
fabulous scenery, and you have what many feel is the most innovative party
boat on Long Island.
After sailing on the
Peconic Star II,
we're sure you will agree that there is no finer fishing vessel. Should they
ever get around to giving awards for the friendliest and most helpful crew
aboard a party boat, the crew on the Peconic Star II will get the blue
ribbon for sure. Forever preoccupied with making every trip a pleasant and
personal adventure, one not soon forgotten; the crew leaves nothing to
chance, from instructions for the novice and the rigging up, to cleaning
your catch ready for the skillet. The crew insures that not only the
fishermen enjoy their trip, but the families as well… so bring the kids and
Mom along… it's always fun and a big thrill for them. Don't forget the
camera, and if you don't fish, come along for a delightful ride and enjoy
the scenic delights of Long Island's last outpost of natural beauty.
ON the web at
www.peconicstar.com.
SOUTH SHORE:
Rockaway Inlet
Sheepshead
Bay:
Ocean Eagle V
(718-258-4126)
: Sailing from Sheepshead Bay’s Pier 5 for full day bottom
fishing is the 85-foot Ocean Eagle party boat. The Ocean Eagle is a family run party boat
that provides a family type atmosphere. The Ocean Eagle departs at 7 a.m., returning
around 3:30 p.m. & supplies free B&T with full galley service. The Ocean Eagle
gives senior citizen discounts, family & group rates and is available for limited
charters.
(718-258-4126)
Belt Parkway-Knapp St. / Brooklyn
Flamingo III
(718-763-8745)
:The
Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn based
Flamingo
III party boat is New York’s topwater, lure & jig specialist for
blues, weakfish & bass. The
Flamingo
III started it all over 50
years ago with Capt. Walter Wiegand and now the tradition and history
continues on with his son Capt. Bob Wiegand. As a matter of fact Capt.
Walter still meets and greets anglers every morning at the boat and sees
them again when they hit the dock with bags of fish from the day's trip.
While others may imitate them, no one can duplicate them. The
Flamingo
III is a family fishermen’s
boat catering to all anglers...and pride themselves in a keeping a clean and
courteous boat with the most experienced and gentlemanly crew. The
Flamingo
III is located at Knapp St.
& Belt Parkway and the UA Theater with plenty of free & safe parking.
Jones
& Deb's Inlets:
Point Lookout:
Capt. Al (516-623-2248)
:
Capt. Al sails from
Long Island's best kept secret, Point Lookout. They bottom fish everyday at 7 a.m. for sea
bass, porgies, blackfish, ling and all the other species in the aquarium called the South
Shore. The specialize in cod at 5 & 6 a.m. during the winter months and don't miss
their annual special Thanksgiving Day cod special at 5 a.m.
Lady J V
(516-825-5727)
:The comfortable, 70-foot
LADY J V is the perfect setting for your next business
meeting or club’s private fishing charter. Twenty-five-year captain Pat Focazio and
the Lady J V are available for fluke, bottom fishing and day or night bass and
bluefish trips. Large, clean rest rooms, ladies accommodations, heated and/or full air
conditioned cabin, galley, the two story, canopied Lady J V is the way to go when planning
your next business meeting, moonlight cruise or fishing trip.
Every
Thursday's they sail as an open boat for fluke from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and Fridays
they sail as an open full day bluefish boat from 7:30 to 3:30.
On the web at
www.ladyjv.com.
Fire Island Inlet:
Captree:
Island Princess
(631-587-6024)
:
The Island Princess
had a new boat just a few years back and she is as
beautiful as ever.In the spring they fish
half days for flounder, fluke in summer with evening bay trips for weakfish
and bluefish from 6 to 10 p.m. during spring and summer or blackfish and sea
bass in the fall with night trips all summer and fall
from 6 to 11 p.m. Sailing from the first walkway on the right at Captree State Park,
the Island Princess
is a comfortable 65-foot F/V, equipped with the latest in safety and fish finding
equipment. There is an enclosed and heated lounge with clean separate men's and ladies
accommodations. There's also snack's and hot and cold beverages available. Friendly,
helpful and experienced crew. They supply free bait & tackle, but
don’t worry, the NEW Island Princess will continue their old tradition of courtesy,
service and experience. Click on photo for large photo. On the
web at www.islandprincessfishing.com
Bay Princess (631-587-6024)
:
Capt. Nick Manzari reports this will be run
as a charter boat for up to 80 anglers with Sweet 16 parties, fishing trips,
moonlight cruises, retirement and just about any excuse to get on the water
gets you folks this great new and clean boat. Available for half and full
day fishing trips, this new addition at Captree is a comfortable 65 footer
that is of course USCG certified with all the latest safety and fish finding
equipment and electronics. They will have fish cleaning services, enclosed
heated lounge and galley with clean and separate ladies and men’s rooms.
Friendly helpful crew as it always is with the Island princess and they have
catering available. All major credit cards accepted and this will be run as
a charter boat for up to 80 anglers.
www.bayprincess.com.
