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Long Island Fishing Report – Saturday 5/23/2026 Captain Des wrote a book! Grab your copy here!

Fishing Report – May 23, 2026 My Book is Live on Amazon!Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support! If you want to grab a copy, you can do so right here.https://a.co/d/01SZuvLtAnd to say thanks. If you send us a copy of your order number via this link, we’ll send you back a $20 off coupon for any trip aboard the Celtic Quest! So basically, you can get the book for free!! 😀Click here,

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Young couple each holding fluke on Celtic Quest fishing charter

How to Find a Charter Fishing Trip You’ll Actually Remember

More than 11 million Americans go charter fishing every year — and a huge number of them are searching for the best charter fishing near me, hoping to find something genuinely worth the day. Every now and then you have one of those trips — the fish are biting, the crew is fantastic, the air smells like salt and open water, and you're already planning your next trip before you've even docked. That's the kind of day we've been helping

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Long Island Fishing Report – Friday ~ May 22nd, 2026

Fishing Report – May 22, 2026 Jamesport Some pics from last nights 4:30pm charter with Southampton School Fishing club. Slower fishing last night then what we wanted to see but the kids all stayed at the rail putting some fish into the buckets before calling it a night.

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Long Island Fishing Report – Thursday ~ May 21st, 2026

Fishing Report – May 22, 2026 Port Jefferson Great trip this afternoon with the Port Jefferson Fishing Club! The scup were skittish at first, but settled in quite nicely!

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Long Island Fishing Report – Wednesday ~ May 20th, 2026

Fishing Report – May 21, 2026 Jamesport Some from today! A very slow pick that took effort and finesse. Constantly changing bait and shaking the bait helped today. Jamesport Some from todays trip! Similar report to the last several days. Some fish everywhere, but not enough to fill any freezers. Port Jefferson Some from yesterday’s 5-9 trip! A steady pick of scup added up to a nice evening on the water!

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Five anglers holding fluke catches on Celtic Quest open boat trip, Long Island Sound

Everything You’ve Wondered About Fishing on a Party Boat

There's a moment that happens on almost every trip — somewhere between leaving the harbor and dropping the first line — where you can actually watch people relax. Shoulders drop. Phones go in pockets. Someone laughs at something, and suddenly everyone's laughing. Party boat fishing has a way of doing that to people, and after 25 years running boats out of Port Jefferson, I still love watching it happen. Whether you've been curious about it for years or just started

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Long Island Fishing Report – May 19, 2026

Fishing Report – May 20, 2026 Jamesport Today we were privately charted by William Floyd high school. A slow start but as the tide eased we found a nice pile of porgy’s to work on but once the tide started to run we had to bounce around to find some more. Sailing again tomorrow! Going to be another beautiful day☀️

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Angler holding four impressive fluke on Celtic Quest fishing charter

Everything You Need to Know Before Booking a New York Fishing Charter

There's a reason people drive from all over Long Island — and from the city, too — to go on New York fishing charters out of Port Jefferson. It's not just the fish. It's the way the harbor looks at 6 a.m. when the light is still soft and the engines are warming up. It's the kids who've never held a rod before suddenly reeling something in and screaming with joy. It's the version of a Saturday that you actually

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Smiling angler with two big fluke on Celtic Quest fishing trip

The Best Spring Fishing on Long Island

Spring arrives slowly on Long Island Sound, but the fishing? That wakes up fast. If you've been wondering about the best fish to catch Long Island spring, you're not alone — every April and May, we start getting calls from people who've spent all winter waiting for this. The water temperature climbs out of the 40s, the baitfish return to the shallows, and suddenly Port Jefferson Harbor is alive again. This guide is for you: the angler who wants to

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Angler with two large fluke on Celtic Quest charter boat

Spring Fishing Charters Port Jefferson March: What to Expect on the Water

There's something quietly magical about Port Jefferson Harbor in early spring. The fog sits low on the water, the village is just waking up, and the Celtic Quest rocks gently at the dock while a handful of anglers wrap their hands around thermoses and breathe in that clean salt air. Spring fishing charters Port Jefferson March are something I look forward to every single year — and after 25 years on Long Island Sound, March has become one of my

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Angler holding large fluke on Celtic Quest charter boat, Long Island Sound

A Day on the Water: Your Guide to Port Jefferson Fishing Charters

There's a moment that happens on almost every trip we run out of Port Jefferson — somewhere between leaving the harbor and reaching the fishing grounds — when people stop looking at their phones. The water opens up, the village disappears behind you, and everyone just… breathes. If you've been thinking about booking a fishing charter in Port Jefferson, that moment is closer than you think. We've been running these trips for 25 years, and we'd love to show you

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Long Island Fishing Report – Monday ~ May 18th, 2026

Fishing Report – May 18, 2026 Jamesport Some from todays trip! Similar report to the last several days. Some fish everywhere, but not enough to fill any freezers. Port Jefferson Some from yesterday’s 5-9 trip! A steady pick of scup added up to a nice evening on the water!

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Long Island Fishing Report – Sunday ~ May 17th, 2026

Fishing Report – May 18, 2026 Port jeffAbsolutely beautiful day out there today and the Fluke teased us for a little bit. Mostly slow fishing, but it perked up a bit on the change of tide when the water warmed a few degrees.Managed a few dozen shorts and a handful of keepers before heading home. Hopefully a sign of good things to come! Jamesport Finally felt like spring today! A glorious day on the water no wind and sun shining

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Three men with spread of fluke on cutting board, Celtic Quest fishing charter

Your First Fishing Charter: Everything You Need to Know

There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over people about ten minutes after we clear Port Jefferson Harbor. The village disappears behind you, Long Island Sound opens up ahead, and whatever was on your mind an hour ago starts to feel very far away. If you've been looking for a first time fishing charter guide to help you figure out what to expect, what to bring, and whether this is really something you can enjoy with zero experience —

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Long Island Fishing Report – Saturday ~ May 16th, 2026

Fishing Report – May 16, 2026 JamesportThe bite was still on the slow side but it was still a Great day with Carlos and friends! Here are some pics from today’s catch! #catchoftheday #catchingfish Port Jefferson Today’s fluke trip saw some better short life with a handful of keepers making there way into the nets. Promising signs as we saw the warmest water temps so far this year. Port Jefferson Some pics from our first 5pm-9pm trip of the year!

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