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Long Island Fishing Report – Wednesday ~ May 7th, 2025

Fishing Report – May 8, 2025 Jamesport: Not enough to sail today so the crew took advantage of this beautiful day today and took Donald’s boat out to the porgy grounds and man were they hungry. They caught what they wanted and left more for another day!

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Long Island Fishing Report – Sunday ~ May 4th, 2025

Fishing Report – May 5, 2025 Port Jefferson We tried the fluke grounds today on opening day! While we found some short life everywhere we went, keepers were very tough to come by. We’ll give the fatties another go next Saturday! Jamesport: A good steady bite all day resulted in nice buckets full of porgy’s along with a good showing of weakfish to top off them off!

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Long Island Fishing Report – Saturday ~ May 3rd, 2025

Fishing Report – May 5, 2025 Jamesport A few more from today! Jamesport Major upswing in the bite today! Not an absolute bail job, but plenty to go around! Several nice weakfish in the mix as well! Should only get better from here! Just got out on the grounds out in Jamesport today. Nice porgy’s coming over the rails already and a keeper weakfish!! Jamesport Definitely an improvement from Thursday! Not crazy fishing, but a steady pick around the boat

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Long Island Fishing Report – Thursday ~ May 1st, 2025

Fishing Report – May 5, 2025 And it’s begun!! First porgy of the 2025 season out here in Jamesport Jamesport We opened our 2025 season today with an eager group of anglers! I wish I could say it was spectacular, but it was a very picky bite. You could feel the cold when you grabbed the fish. It won’t take long for the bite to get to where it needs to be! We are not fishing tomorrow but will be

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Long Island Fishing Report – Wednesday ~ April 30th, 2025

Fishing Report – May 5, 2025 We have arrived in our Jamesport location!!🥳 Starting tomorrow we will be sailing daily 7am-2pm from Jamesport for porgys. Still have some room for tomorrow, Friday and the weekend. Cant wait to see everyone at the rails!🎣

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Blogs & Fishing Reports

Why a Charter Fishing Trip Is the Perfect Family Day Out on Long Island

Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, celebrating a special event, or just want a new way to spend time together, a fishing trip with Celtic Quest is a perfect choice.

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Police & Fire Department Outings: Always a Great Time!

Police & Fire Department Outings: A Well-Deserved Break for Those Who Serve For years, firehouses and police departments across Long Island, New York City, and beyond have found the perfect way to relax and bond: a fishing charter with Celtic Quest Fishing on Long Island, Port Jefferson, NY. When it comes to hosting first responders, no one understands the job—and the people who do it—better than Captain Desmond O’Sullivan. As the owner of Celtic Quest Fishing, Captain Desmond comes from

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Long Island Fishing Report – Wednesday ~ Nov 27, 2024

Fishing Report – December 4, 2024 Mattituck Today we wrapped up our 2024 fishing season in much rougher than forecasted conditions. We put together a pretty nice catch of keepers! The first drop was the best for keepers, with them favoring the early part of the tide, and the rest of the day was a pick with the shorts biting well all day! A huge thank you to everyone who fished with us this year! We’ll see you all in

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Long Island Fishing Report – Monday ~ November 25, 2024

Fishing Report – November 27, 2024 Mattituck Very tough day today after the last few days of some strong winds. Good short life but not as many keepers as we hoped for. Keeping an eye on Wednesday if the weather is good we are going. Mattituck Very tough day today after the last few days of some strong winds. Good short life but not as many keepers as we hoped for. Keeping an eye on Wednesday if the weather is

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Long Island Fishing Report – Wednesday ~ November 20, 2024

Mattituck ! Absolutely beautiful day out there today! Put together a nice catch of tog to go along with the fine weather! #mattituck #CelticQuest #lifeisgood #Blackfish Posted by Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 # Blind Squirrel found a nut! ️ Way to go Capt Chris! #mattituck #CelticQuest #Blackfish #beautifulday Posted by Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Capt mark even caught one! #mattituck #CelticQuest #Blackfish Posted by Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet on Wednesday, November

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Long Island Fishing Report – Tuesday ~ November 19, 2024

Mattituck Picked away at the blackfish all day today with some drops better than others. In the end, everyone is having fresh tog dinner, with some taking home their limit! Posted by Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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Long Island Fishing Report – Sunday ~ November 17, 2024

Mattituck Some from today! A tough day overall. The first drop was lively, but when the NW wind backed off, so did… Posted by Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet on Sunday, November 17, 2024

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Long Island Fishing Report – Friday, November 15, 2024

Fishing Report – November 16, 2024 Mattituck Tough day fighting the strong full moon tides. Had a shot of keepers during the change of tide, but the nicer fish definitely didn’t want to bite once it cranked up. Back at it Sunday!

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Long Island Fishing Report – Thursday, November 14, 2024

Battled the hard full moon tide today for a pick of keeper Tog with some decent short life as well on a few drops. Headed back out tomorrow #mattituck #CelticQuest #Blackfish Posted by Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet on Thursday, November 14, 2024

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Long Island Fishing Report – Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Mattituck Battled hard current and a picky bite all day, but managed enough keepers to send everyone home with blackfish dinner. A few limits were caught, while others struggled. Posted by Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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