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Fishing Guides · Montauk, NY

Fishing Guides in Montauk

1 listing · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 1 fishing guides listings in Montauk, NY, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is North Fork Light Tackle Charters (5★, 17 Google reviews).

Typical pricing in Montauk

Typical Montauk charter pricing: roughly $600-$1,800 - a half-day inshore trip or party-boat day at the low end, a full-day offshore tuna or shark charter at the top. Party boats price per person; private charters price per boat. Confirm the all-in rate with the operator.

See our full guide to fishing in Montauk for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in Montauk

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    North Fork Light Tackle Charters
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    North Fork Light Tackle Charters

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    Fishing charter in Montauk, NY · 5★ (17).

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FAQ

Fishing Guides in Montauk - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Montauk? +
Lure Compass lists 1 listing for fishing guides in Montauk, NY.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Montauk? +
By Google review volume, North Fork Light Tackle Charters is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Montauk (5★, 17 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing charter cost in Montauk? +
Montauk charters typically run about $600-$1,800 depending on trip and boat - inshore trips and party-boat days at the low end, full-day offshore tuna and shark charters at the top. Confirm the all-in price with the operator.
What is the Montauk fall run? +
In autumn, striped bass and bluefish gather in huge numbers around Montauk Point as they migrate south, creating some of the best surf and boat striper fishing on the East Coast. It is the marquee season - book ahead.
What can you catch out of Montauk? +
Inshore trips target striped bass, bluefish and fluke; offshore trips target tuna, mako shark and sea bass. Seasons matter here, so ask operators what is running for your dates.
Where do Montauk charters depart from? +
Most run from Montauk Harbor and Lake Montauk. The ranked list below covers the area by review volume and rating.

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