FISH MONTAUK LONG ISLAND  NEW YORK

MONTAUK BOATMEN Inc

The MBI is an organization of charter and open boat captains who operate out of Montauk, Long Island, New York, the "Sportfishing Capital of the World"

Montauk Point, New York is a sleepy, scenic fishing hamlet situated on the eastern end of Long Island. We are located 120 miles east of New York City and 56 miles west of Martha. s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Since Long Island protrudes so far out into the Atlantic Ocean, we are the closest port to the canyons and Gulfstream in the entire Northeast. This make any offshore adventure for tuna, shark or marlin a relatively short trip. At the same time, all of Long Island Sound flows past Montauk with each ebb and flow of every tide. This provides for vast amounts of bait and nutrients to build up inshore which attracts and holds great schools of inshore gamefish such as trophy striped bass, slammer bluefish and doormat fluke.

What better way to spend your leisure time than going fishing? You and your friends and family can spend a relaxing day in the sun with the possibility of catching a really big one, a fish of a lifetime.

The Montauk Boatmen Inc is the largest group of full time professional charter and party boat captains sailing out of the same port in the entire country.

The waters of Montauk are quite productive, giving up more world record fish than any other port - truly the "SPORTFISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD".

Unlike most fishing areas, Montauk is surrounded by three distinct and totally different bodies of water. From the calm protected waters of Fort Pond Bay and Gardiner’s Bay through Block Island Sound to the Atlantic Ocean, many different species of fish can be found to suit any angler.Montauk also provides some of the finest restaurants, resorts, motels and beaches in the world as well as an excellent golf course that is open to the public. Tennis courts are also available, as is horseback riding and hiking.

Remember, if you haven't fished Montauk - you've only been practicing.

Come and join us!

While there are fish to catch year round the bulk of our season goes from April to December. During his period we fish for: the following

OFFSHORE

2012 FISHING SEASONS & REGULATIONS

MEMBERSHIP

INSHORE

Montauk Boatmen Inc

Shark Tournament

2012 DATES - July 14 & 15

This tournament is based at the Star Island Yacht Club and held July 14 and 15. A captains meeting will be held on Friday July 13 at 7:00 pm at Star Island. Scientists from the National Marine Fisheries Service will be present at the captains meeting to distribute shark tags and information. Also present will be representatives from various electronics manufacturers to demonstrate the latest in marine electronics.

The entry fee is $600 per boat for two days of fishing. A Calcutta will be available. Sign up will be at the July 13th captains meeting. All boats must be at least 23. in length and must abide by all tournament rules. Dockage, fuel, bait and tackle are available. Applications can be obtained at Star Island Yacht Club or by contacting Captain Rick Etzel at 631 668 2914.

It should be pointed out that we do not encourage the killing of sharks. We promote tag and release, with a 175 pound minimum weight requirement at the weigh-in station.

*** The customer of any party/charter boat who takes more than 10 scup from Sept 1 - Oct 15 or takes two striped bass from Apr 15 - Dec 15 must possess an original dated receipt from the licensed vessel.

**The codfish limit is 10 fish in Federal waters where almost all the codfishing takes place, but there is no limit on fish caught in New York State waters.