
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

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

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

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

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
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
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

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,
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
Fishing Report – May 16, 2026 Jamesport Had a strong start in the morning but as the tide eased so did the bite. We also had a beautiful oversized striped
Fishing Report – May 13, 2026 Jamesport Some pictures of today’s trip! Looked like they were going to chew good on a couple of drops, then would settle in to
Fishing Report – May 11, 2026 Port Jefferson Just a slow pick of shorts with a lone keeper on our Mother’s Day trip today. Everyone stuck with it and made
Fishing Report – May 9, 2026 Jamesport Steady action all day added up to a decent catch by days end! We also caught our first keeper weakfish of the season!🦄

There's a moment on a May morning out on the Sound — the water still glassy, the harbor quiet behind you, and then the rod doubles over and everyone on

If you're dreaming about a day on the water on Long Island Sound, you've already taken the best first step. Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet has been sailing out of Port
Fishing Report – May 4, 2026 Jamesport The bite was off again today. We moved around a bunch but sadly was another tough day. We are canceled tomorrow but looking
Fishing Report – May 4, 2026 Jamesport Today was much different from yesterday. Very tough day. Back at it tomorrow with hopes for a better day! <iframe src=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcelticquest%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0DY7ppd4ybJtLYFYBsD3BgJpJQHcu7dWYw2PbtBfbBhKNbDQt4G53hsWRQZMboQeYl&show_text=true&width=500″ width=”500″ height=”607″
Fishing Report – May 1, 2026 Jamesport More from opening day!!!! Jamesport Solid opening day today! A nice pick of quality scup around the boat sent everyone home with plenty
Fishing Report – April 30, 2026 GRACE is safely at her Jamesport dock and ready to fish!! We had a few cancellations for Saturday if anyone wants to grab those
Fishing Report – April 30, 2026 Almost Here!! 🤠 🎣 Sailing open boat daily — private charters arranged.🌐 Check our schedule at www.celticquestfishing.com …

What if you could trade those stomach-churning Atlantic swells and a four-hour round trip to the Hamptons for a calm, successful day on the water?…