Best fisherman on LI Sound fish with the best forget about the rest . Open boat or charter they are…read morethe way to go for a great day of fishing

We did a family fishing trip yesterday for my cousin's 50th birthday. There were 16 of us in total…read more We had 3-4 coolers filled with drinks, food, etc and the boat was able to accommodate all of it. The staff were great with showing how to place bait on the hooks. They were also helpful whenever our lines got tangled.The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the fishing rods could be spaced out more so the lines don't get tangled as much. Great outing. Highly recommend.

Wow. What a nice group of people. We arrived with 4 boats…read moreand were greeted with smiles and plenty of action. The pool is beautiful. Some of us didn't have the correct adapter and were given a loaner. I was in a member's spot who came home early. The dock master sought me out, asked if he could move the boat. We went back after our dip in the pool to an adjacent slip with all connections reconnected neatly and properly. The dock guys and gals made every effort to make us feel at home. If any "complaint" were to be made it would be that the internet was poor at times....but, barring inclement weather who cares. We would come back anytime.

I have been coming to HYC for 3 years now as a transient. The first year I thought something got to…read morebe wrong, everybody is too nice but I got used to it. The dock hands actually know what they are doing unlike most marinas that is if they have dock hands. The boaters them selfs are extremely nice and friendly, they always make it a point and ask if we are enjoying our selfs and if we are having a good time. The marina management and making arrangements to come in as transient is very easy. The POOL is gorgeous and the view is second to non. The life guards are very responsible and have Very good swap system. Unlike life guards anywhere else I have seen they are not on their phones the whole time. If you have a dinghy it is great to take it around the bay. Finally the town or some restaurants are in walking distance. Enjoy, I will definitely come back again.

First time fishing with the entire family on a fishing charter, but I immediately knew we found the…read morebest charter out there. (The crew made all the difference) The boat is beautiful, clean, fully accommodating with stocked bathrooms (had sinks and soap!). The crew provided everything we needed, plus educated us and helped us every step of the way. We caught a ton of fish, which they offered to either descale or filet for us (and they did a wonderful, quick job of that). The highlight was the crew. Ilya and Matt were super accommodating from educating us and giving us tips on how to catch and reel the fish in, to placing bait on our hooks and unhooking each fish that my family of five caught (all while helping others as well). The captain even danced with my daughter (5 yrs old with special needs) when she came inside the cabin and was starting to get tired of being out by the side fishing. These men were such hard-working, honest gentlemen- it sealed the deal for us to plan our next trip with Osprey and every fishing charter in the future will be with them! (I'll add that our boat was not packed in without room to move like other charters, and we had many other people on our charter that were long-time fisherman that have chosen Osprey for years. That says a lot). If you're looking for a fishing charter in this area and you're either first-timers or have fishing experience- look no further. You won't be disappointed. *I'm not one to put personal photos of my family, but the crew even helped take photos of my kids' first catches and sent them to me privately. Having a young child with special needs limits our family adventures so everything they did that went above and beyond really was appreciated.

We did a company fishing trip with the osprey. Captain Amanda brought on board more fish than we…read moreknew what to do with. Great trip and will be a new yearly tradition for our company.

Captain Stu runs a phenomenal operation - one of my favorite small businesses on Long Island. We…read morehave participated in his fishing camp and we hosted our son's 10th birthday on Sashimi and both were great experiences and a fantastic value for all the kids learn and do. The captain and crew and knowledgeable and kind, safety-minded and get" kids and the boat is immaculate! And no one comes home empty handed--at both camp and the birthday party, everyone went home with fresh, cleaned, delicious fish! We can't wait for the 2023 camp season!!

We had the opportunity to get a charter with Captain Stu in early November. Upon arrival Captain…read moreStu and the first mate were ready to go and were prepped for the trip. After we left the dock The captain went over safety instructions as well as an itinerary for the trip. On this particular trip we were going for Blackfish, as the time of year offered. The "Sashimi" proved to be up to the task, as it is a well maintained and clean vessel with a toilet (head) on board. Within 40 minutes of leaving Northport Harbor, we were off the coast of Connecticut and on the fish. Captain Stu gave a brief tutorial with explanation of what kind of fish we were fishing for, the type of bait used and good technique for this type of fishing. This was helpful, as there were some novice fisherman on board who appreciated the instruction and one on one tutoring. The bait was prepped and ready to roll and both the mate and Captain Stu himself were attentive to helping bait hooks and unhook fish. Once we were "on the fish", Captain Stu would give tips and tricks of the trade to help enhance the fishing experience. On the way back to Long Island, the catch was cleaned and bagged , ready for some seasoning and eventually the grill, the fryer,or the oven. Overall, I would recommend a charter with Captain Stu and the "Sashimi" From beginning to end, he and his "crew" were courteous and well prepared and conducted themselves and the vessel in a professional manner. This is a great alternative if you want to get out and fish but don't want the big charter boat (we had 8 people).The bottom line might be a little more than the big charters, but the personalized fishing experience is worth the extra cost.

Great drive on spot. Weekends can get really busy but usually everyone parks close together to fit…read moremore people and others spread out a lot. But if you go durning the week or get there early it's easy to find a spot. Usually everyone picks up after themselves so the beach is pretty clean. Great view of the water. A lot of room to air down before entering. Easy location.

The best beach in NY. Where to start the water is the cleanest water in NY. If your from NY you…read morealready know how bad the beaches are here lol. Having the car next to especially when having kids is like a dream come true. People are super friendly not crowded what more can you ask for right? I love this place a must go!

Love it here ... cool place to visit doing summer! Great waves for surfing or kite surfing..read more

Awesome beach, drive on, but make sure you go between the hours of 5pm and 7am otherwise they close…read morethe gates. Perfect for a mini vacation

This was my 2nd experience on a fishing charter boat. The staff here were friendly and worked…read morereally efficiently. My friend and I boarded the Northstar III, while we booked for the Northstar II. The staff said they were installing new engines in the II. Although I didn't catch anything during my trip except a crab,, they did make multiple stops and when the waves got a little rocky, they went to another spot. 90% of the spots we went to felt very calm. The first time I was on a fishing charter boat was in South Brooklyn and that experience was horrible. But with North Star, I didn't get seasick at all during my 4 hour boat ride. Boy, I was nervous!! My friend and I were lucky enough to be situated next to a lovely couple. Chatting with them and hearing their fishing adventures definitely made the time fly by. The staff were very helpful in refilling the bait and untangling the fishing lines. I would have liked if they provided different baits besides spearing. We went during 8am to 12pm and were trying to catch fluke, there were many searobins caught, few fluke and I don't think any of them were keeper size (19 inches for 2017). I didn't like that there were people close to me smoking, and throughout the trip I just smelled cigarette smoke. There should either be a rule of not smoking or segregating smokers and non-smokers. My overall experience was possitve, and I would definitely be using North Star again.

Couldn't ask for a more accommodating Captain! Hosted many…read moresingles fishing cruises and July 4th Boat cruises aboard the NorthStar Fleet. Crew is very polite and helpful Highly recommend

Amazing day for fishing with awesome people and the crew was fantastic. We always love fishing on…read morethe Celtic Quest and looking forward to going again.

STILL THE VERY BEST BOAT. RUN. DON'T WALK TO THE CELTIC QUEST out of Port Jefferson, NY. Family…read morefriendly atmosphere. Wonderful for the kids who are just learning or the old salty dogs such as I. TERRIFIC, TERRIFIC, TERRIFIC. Today, Sunday, August 16, 2026, the full day fishing was superb. Capt. Donald went above and beyond in providing a great experience for everyone on board. The mates were just awesome. Ready to help at a moments notice. Friendly people everywhere and everyone catching fish. Smiles all around. Beautiful day on the water.. thank you Captain Donald, as well as the rest of the Celtic Quest fleet for always providing a wonderful time.