Montauk Shark Fishing Full day Offshore Trips
Shark fishing is one of our most exciting offshore trips. There are no guarantees in fishing, however shark fishing offers the most consistent offshore actions and can be the most exciting.
Shark charter fishing trips start off by first trolling inshore in the morning to catch fresh blue fish and then traveling 20-30 miles offshore to fish for sharks. First we establish a chum slick, by putting over the side of the boat ground up chum (bait fish) that has been frozen and will thaw though out the day and leave a chum slick that will hopefully bring the sharks within range of our boat. We normally put out 3-4 rods with bait (bluefish if available).
You can elect to fight the fish with stand up tackle, or fight the fish in the fighting chair or fishing station. After fighting the fish its decided to release the fish unharmed, or if it’s a eatable fish such as a Mako or Thresher shark and its legal length (54”) I will gaff it to bring home. We are only allowed to take one of these sharks to bring home by Federal law. Remember one fish is 90 lbs - 400 lbs plus so there is usually enough shark meat to satisfy everyone. If we get a keeper early in the day we can still continue to fish and release all other sharks or go over to tuna fishing or come back in to fish for bass and blues inshore.
For additional information on shark fishing visit MontaukSharkFishing.com
Montauk Sportfishing Shark Tournaments
The LGF is fully equipped to participate in all three major shark tournaments held at Montauk each year. These tournaments are two day events, and you need to pay the entry fee in full. All winnings are the charters; the Captain or the boat does not take a share. The entry fees and side bets (called Calcutta’s) are between the charter(s) exclusively. Call for details since each tournament is different.
Star Island Yacht Club - Montauk Shark Tournament on June 18th & 19th
Montauk Marine Basin - Montauk Shark Tournament on June 25th & 26th
MBCA Shark Tournament - Montauk Shark tournament on July 10th & 11th
Star Island Yacht Club - Montauk Mako Tournament on August 6th & 7th
