Party Fishing Boats in LI

[jejton]

I recently moved to Stony Brook and a friend is coming in from Brooklyn this week. We wanted to try a party boat our here while the weather is still good. Can anyone recommend something? The only ones I found in Port Jeff charge over $60 so Im hoping to find something a bit cheaper.

 

[bad coffee]

PM jackson6745. He's got a boat. Also look for the karen ann charters banner on the board. That's his boat.

B

 

[crox99]

This is the banner.

 

[jejton]

Yeah I know about his charter but I'm looking for a party boat ( aka an open boat, not a small charter ).

 

[Kedd]

Why a big party boat and not a smaller charter boat?

Kedd

 

[jejton]

Small charter boats are more expensive. Charters often start at $300 for a few hours and you have to pay the full amount regardless of how many people you have. A party boat can cost as little as $40 for the same time, or even longer. If I had the extra cash lying around I'd always take a charter but alas that is not the case.

 

[House of Laughter]

You'll never catch as much on a charter - in that case, you get what you paid for - whenever we went with Richie, we'd limit out in 2 hours and fish for giggles the rest of the time. Money well spent for me, but alas, not everyone has it to burn. catch more, freeze them and save on groceries

House

 

[inkblue]

trY Ms. FreepoRt in Freeport, LI

 

[e.muehlbauer]

If you can make it to Riverhead, there is a new boat called the Zephyr...its the boat that used to be the original Angler (out of Howard Beach). I don't know their rates, but since its a no-frills type of boat, it should be relatively cheap. Take care, Eric

 

[jejton]

Any contact information for the Zuphyr? Have you been on it ?

 

[crox99]

http://www.noreast.com/listings/view.cfm?type=partyboats&id=636&subregion_ID=

 

[jejton]

Thanks. The site says they only go out on weekends and friday and monday. We're planning on going out Thursday so Ill give him a ring and see if there are any changes in schedule.

 

[Harif87]

if you can make it out to sheepshead bay there are a few good party boats that might still be sailing like the ocean eagle, Brooklyn VI, capt. Dave, and the Sea Queen.
Ever since they raised the limit to 19.5 for fluke i havent fished in NY, but when i used to go here the sea queen used to be my fav boat.

 

[jejton]

I just moved out of Brooklyn and used to go to Sheapshead all the time but its an hour - 1.5 drive from here so I'd rather stick local. The fishing is better out here anyways and the water is less polluted.

 

[jejton]

I found a bunch out of Captree State Park and I recall seeing one out of Huntington but I cant find it anymore. Captree's boats tend to be more in line with Brooklyn's so thats probably where we'll head.

 

[e.muehlbauer]

I haven't been out on the Zephyr, but I was on it when it was the Angler out of Howard Beach. As I said, no-frills, not fast, but comfortable enough. Contact the captain....if there are enough in your group he may make the trip...he's new, and he wants to make a reputation for himself, so he is aiming to please.

 

[jackson6745]

Check Noreast.com from ALL the party boats in the area and fishing reports. Where do you want to fish and what do you want to catch? I will tell you the best boat for the money.