
Black Sea Bass on Long Island Sound: What to Expect
There's something deeply satisfying about black sea bass. They fight hard, they're beautiful up close — all dark scales and bold markings — and when the mate cleans your catch

There's something deeply satisfying about black sea bass. They fight hard, they're beautiful up close — all dark scales and bold markings — and when the mate cleans your catch

There's something genuinely special about a summer morning on Long Island Sound. The air is warm, the harbor is coming alive, and by the time you clear Port Jefferson and

Over 200,000 people have come aboard Celtic Quest since Captain Des O'Sullivan launched this fleet out of Port Jefferson back in 2001. That's a lot of mornings on the water,

Long Island Fishing – Port Jefferson NY There's a moment that happens on almost every corporate trip we run out of Port Jefferson. It's somewhere around the second hour on

Over 200,000 people have stepped off a Celtic Quest boat with a bag of fresh fillets, salt air in their hair, and a story they're still telling at dinner. If

There's something genuinely special about stepping onto a fishing boat on a crisp fall morning in Port Jefferson Harbor — the salt air, the coffee, the quiet excitement of a

Imagine pulling up to a sun-warmed dock on Long Island's North Shore, the smell of salt water in the air, a 70-foot boat waiting at the pier, and a crew

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

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.

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 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

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,

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

Summer on Long Island moves fast. One week it's Memorial Day weekend and the next, the kids are back in school and everyone's wondering where July went. If your family

There's a moment that happens on almost every corporate trip we run. It's usually somewhere around the second hour out, when someone who walked aboard looking like they hadn't slept

A private charter is a great way to enjoy a fishing trip with just your group onboard. Whether you’re planning a family day, a getaway with friends, or a special

Whether you’re planning a solo adventure, a family outing, or a large celebration, here’s a breakdown to help you decide which charter style fits your day on the water.

Planning a fishing trip on Long Island? Whether you’re a beginner, a family looking for a fun outdoor activity, or a seasoned angler ready to reel in something big, Celtic
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