Celtic Quest Fishing Party/Charter Boat

0.0 mi

My bro snd I went out with fish whisperer Captain Eric last week and caught many gorgeous and large…read morestriped bass from his very comfortable boat. I hadn't fished with a rod in a while and he guided me thru the correct steps enabling me to successfully hook and land many fish. We experienced a beautiful sunset as Eric repeatedly repositioned the boat for drift fishing using his mad knowledge and expertise to place us right near the stripers. I highly recommend taking a trip with Eric if you want to do it right and enjoy time on the water as well. Eric is a meticulously safe and good captain and additionally, is an excellent fishing guide who helped us enjoy a beautiful evening on the sound. Book with Eric for the ultimate fishing experience.

SEVEN STAR FISHING EXPERIENCE Jul 2025 * Friends…read moreFour of us went fishing on Long Island Sound yesterday from 12 pm to approximately 6 pm with Eric, AKA Captain Fish, from Port Jefferson, Long Island. What a glorious experience. It was the first time of deep sea fishing for two of us. We not only caught tons of fish but got wonderful lessons from Eric as to how to do it right. He is a great teacher, always watching and correcting you so that you don't develop bad habits, but doing so with a ready smile. He is also very ethical and would only let us keep porgies (11 inches +) and sea bass (16.5 inches +) that meet regulation. Our end of the day haul was 30 large sized fish which was way beyond expectation. Most importantly we had 6 hours of pure fun. Also, his boat is extremely clean and well kept. If you ever want to go deep sea fishing, look no further and just call Eric / Captain Fish! I have already recommended him to all my friends who are chomping at the bit to go. They are, I bet a little envious as well - wondering how a novice like me could so much fish. All credit goes to Eric!

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Osprey Fishing

4.6

(40 reviews)

0.0 mi

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.

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Ralph's Fishing Station

4.3

(27 reviews)

2.0 mi

The Honey used to come here as a young boy with his Dad. This bait and tackle store has been at…read morethis location since the 1970's. It's grown into a full fledged marina with a dock, boat slips and fuel station. For a novice in all things having to do with recreational fishing, I'm here for the outdoor deck and water views!! We enjoyed a reasonably priced lunch, good simple food and friendly service. Place your order at the window, go inside and grab your beer, soft drinks, even bottled wine and have a seat. The pager lets you know that it's time to eat! The Manhattan Clam Chowder filled with juicy pieces of clam and potatoes, was hearty. My simple BLT with perfectly done fries, hit the spot! The Honey said his fried cod tacos were equally satisfying. Veterans enjoy a percentage off their bill and those paying cash, avoid the three percent credit card fee. As other YELPERS have mentioned, we're told there's live music on the weekends. It seems a return trip before the summer is over is in our future. A visit should be on your agenda as well...... Thank me later.....

I only just discovered that they serve food here! I got mahi fish tacos and they were great! What a…read moregreat spot to enjoy a bite outside on a spring or summer day!

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Cedar Beach Town Park

4.5

(31 reviews)

2.9 mi

Our friends said let's get together on Saturday. Want to go to dinner? Nah, let's hang out at the…read morebeach. Hang out? Now I live by west meadow beach in Stony Brook. There are a lot of rules! No dogs, keep the noise down and be courteous of the plantings. Cedar Beach has a much more pleasant vibe. There's a live band playing and you can bring a cooler with no hassle from the local police. We have a Brookhaven virtual summer pass and cedar beach is a town beach. There's a Veteran discount on the pass, high five Brookhaven! There's a reason why the next town is "Rocky Point". The beaches on the north shore are so rocky! The beaches on the south shore are powered sand, this is a south shore thing that I always like to point out. (My beach growing up was Smiths Point) The band is playing CCR, we're drinking cold beers and having a good time at Cedar Beach. The sun is setting and now we're getting up to dance? I like hanging out.

It is difficult to review Cedar Beach, because essentially it is reviewing the Long Island Sound,…read morewhich is vintage Long Island. This viewpoint is from the eyes of a person who's Dad is a Town of Brookhaven resident. The thing to take into account when reviewing Cedar Beach is that it is a Brookhaven Township amenity where admission is very reasonable for it's residents. On the contrary, for the residents residing outside of Brookhaven, their price to enjoy access to the Long Island Sound could seem to compete with Six Flags Great Adventure prices. The Town of Brookhaven, NY website displays the prices. Whether you are a Town of Brookhaven or non-resident the days of paying at the admission gate appear to be a memory. I'm not a fan of the parking meters because they can be an annoyance for Cedar Beach guests at the same time that they do not provide the safety measure that a controlled access gate does in maintaining a sense of safety. Cedar Beach is one of a few Town of Brookhaven Long Island Sound beachfront parks. The other one that I am familiar with is West Meadow Beach. Cedar Beach is situated on a peninsula in a scenic location that starts off with a drive along bucolic and windy Pipe Stave Hollow Road that gives a nod to the East End with its bordering woodlands, estates on rolling forested hills, and the picturesque Mount Sinai Harbor that brings images of the Great Peconic Bay. A left turn onto Harbor Beach Road continues the drive on the peninsula where Mount Sinai Harbor with the boats are to the south and the beachfront, nature trail, concession stand, and amenities are to the north. One advantage of the meter system is that if you want to see the beach scape by vehicle, you can drive to the end of Harbor Beach Road without paying. The peak season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It is my understanding that they provide lifeguards during this busy season. However, it was off-season when I went with my Dad, a Brookhaven resident, to see Cedar Beach. Living in the Las Vegas desert, it just made sense to spend some time by the Long Island Sound when I visited my dad. Please keep in mind that I am no stranger to Cedar Beach. My memories go back to the early 1980s when I was a child that spent time with my dad at Cedar Beach. Not much has changed since President Regan was in office. Cedar Beach is still a very rocky North Shore Beach that is unstable for swimming in barefooted. However, one change that was administered over the years is that dogs are prohibited at Cedar Beach. My Dad and I visited Cedar Beach in May. Before peak season the beach was very unpopulated. If my dad did not have a Brookhaven pass, the parking meters could care less that the parking lot was relatively empty. Waiting for us were several spaces overlooking a band of white sand fronting a large expanse of Long Island Sound water spread out towards Connecticut. Unlike West Meadow Beach, Cedar Beach provides a prime vista of a beach scape taking in the Connecticut shoreline. On a serene Long Island day the waves were very gentle. With so few people sharing this experience, this was a mellow way to spend some time with my dad. We did go for a short walk on the beach. Being a hiker, of I was alone and had sufficient time, I would of hiked west on the sand that would take me onto the nature trail that would ultimately lead me to the end of the peninsula at the Cedar Beach Fishing Pier Area where Harbor Beach Road ends at a water view overlooking Belle Terre. I am a fan of Long Island Sound, I am a fan of Cedar Beach. Being that my Dad is a Brookhaven resident, I could see a return visit here when I spend time with my Dad on Long Island.

Sunset at Cedar Beach. Summer is going fast, catch those sunsets while you can.

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Freedom Boat Club

2.3

(9 reviews)

0.0 mi

We joined last summer beginning of August. Training was very good. Had a few small issues last…read moreyear. We ran out of gas 30 minutes into our day, with our 2 daughter's aboard. They, in all fairness, didn't charge us for gas that day. This season is been much more disappointing. The availability problems are weekly. We can never get boats we are looking for, and have to settle for older boats, with the same exact things broken on them as last year. Seats broken, door locks broken. Windshield lock down not working. Etc. The biggest problem now, is the GAS BILL. We were assured by our salesman Lou last year that gas was charged by gallos used. And whatever the local pump station was charging per gallon. After receiving two very large gas bills in the beginning of this year, i asked the employees what was going on. I was told they now charge the highest price possible per gallon, plus they take a 60 cent per gallon surcharge on top of it. OUTRAGEOUS... I emailed our salesperson about this problem and got no response at all. I thought maybe I was mistaken, or there was some sort of explanation. Today we took another boat out of a different location and was told the exact same thing from an employee. I feel we were lied to over and over.. They will tell you whatever you need to hear, to have you sign their contract. Let the buyer beware.

We just joined this past summer on a weekday plan. I took a lesson at every Long Island location…read more The captains are knowledgeable and patient. It's much harder than I expected to learn how to boat. Excited for next year!

Memories that last a lifetime with Freedom Boat Club.

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Captain Skippy Charters

2.7 mi

Captain Skippy did an awesome job for our family excursion! There was a moment where 3 of us,…read moreincluding our 10 year old, were pulling in huge striped bass! (Our girl caught the biggest of the day ~40 in and 25 pds - which she tagged and named "Bobby Filet" Come on Food Network, let's get a shout out! We got a few keepers as well, which makes it easier to throw back the biggys haha! It was super fun to see our kids (8 & 10) having such an amazing time with family and fish They didn't want to come back to shore. Thanks again!

Our family went out for a day of fishing with Captain Skippy Charters. The experience was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Started catching fish immediately, striped bass, fluke and porgies The age range of our party was from 4 years old to 67 years old. The captain and first mate were so attentive to each age group and each level of experience. It was such a wonderful day. Highly recommend!!

27 foot Grady White Sailfish

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Fishing Buddies of America

(1 review)

46.4 mi

I must say fishing with Ernest Fernandez fishing buddies of America was one of the best experiences…read moreI could have ever had. We caught fish after fish after fish. He made certain that we were fed always providing a box of Popeye chicken with biscuits giving us a bottle of water and soda and walking around the boat asking is everyone okay. Fishing buddies of America has seen a lot of members come and a lot of members go. I was very happy to be a part of a fishing trip that took place in North Carolina on a 24-hour fishing vessel where we caught lots of Vermilion snappers the size limit and the limit for two days as well as Grunt and triggerfish. It was my first experience and a great one. It's sad to say though in 2018 Mr Ernest Fernandez passed away. He does have friends of fishing buddies of America who are running their own charters as a matter of fact there is a trip on June 9th the boat is almost full will be a dedication to miss the earnest Fernandez will we will dedicate to the sea memories of mr. Fernandez. I think that is a great way to pay homage to him. We will also fish on this day in memory of mr. Fernandez for one of his favorite fish porgies. I can see the smile on this man face now catching two parties at one time. Nonetheless great man and a great time I had with him fishing with fishing buddies of America tightlines forever mr. Fernandez

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Miller Place Bait And Tackle

2.5 mi

Came here this past summer to buy a net for crabbing. Not only did they have a wide assortment of…read morenets to choose from, you can also buy bait, tackle and other fishing or crabbing necessities. You also get great customer service and information on the best places to crab -- something you won't get from a place like Walmart's sporting goods section. You'll be lucky to find someone who even knows what a crabbing net is there LOL. Also, the prices here are on par with what you'd pay at Walmart anyway. So go here and support a local shop, you won't regret it!

In an age where you can buy anything and everything on the Internet, I often forget that you can…read moreactually walk in to a store, purchase things, and walk out with them the same day. I usually wait 2 days for a box to arrive. But today, in the mood to go fishing and low on supplies, I remembered there was a bait and tackle place across from the pink pig in Miller Place. So off we went, not expecting much but pleasantly surprised. Walking through the front door, you could see that this store has a little bit of everything. Upon entering, we were greeted by a very friendly woman, I'm pretty sure she was the owner, who happily helped us navigate the store and after asking a few questions regarding what we were looking to catch and where we planned on fishing she picked out her suggestions and then gave us some space to shop without feeling pressured. She even checked the back for a lure that she said had been performing really well lately that seemed to be sold out on the sales floor. She found it and we bought it, along with several other items that we tried out down on the beach this evening. We will definitely be returning. It felt nice to support a local small business and I enjoyed hanging out in the store. There's a great vibe going on. They have pictures bordering the ceiling of locals with their catch. They said people come in after they've gone fishing to show them what they caught and have it weighed. That sounds like FUN. Maybe I'll do that, if I ever catch something BIG. Although, we usually fish more for sport and throw it back when we are done:) I'm loving this mom and pop!

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Fire Island VIP

14.5 mi

Such a great value add to Fire Island activities. Being able to charter a boat with friends for a…read morefew hours, get on a paddle board or ride the fat tire bike really changes the dynamic, in a good way, for day time activities. Captain Keith was fun, knowledgeable and extremely professional when he took our group out for a day cruise. Can't wait to do it again next year!!!!

Our big family had a great time with Fire Island VIP! Keith was a great captain who took us on the…read morebanana boat and fishing. They have a small boat that can accommodate 6 people for fishing. He was able to take 6 for a banana boat ride while 2 sat in the boat and took pictures. We had 11 people for the banana boat so he made 2 trips for us. Everyone had a great time from the youngest (5 yrs.) to grandma and grandpa. Keith was so accommodating to all the needs of our large group and everyone liked him so much. My husband and boys went fishing and caught a couple fluke. The boys were excited to catch a couple of crabs and robinfish as well. We definitely felt like VIPs and we will only use Fire Island VIP for our yearly vacation from now on! Thanks for a great time we all thought it was awesome!

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Harborfront Park

4.3

(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

"But there's this one particular harbour So far but yet so…read morenear Where I see the days as they fade away And finally disappear" (Jimmy Buffet) You'll find Port Jefferson's Harborfront Park between the waterfront and village center and it's well worth the visit. There's a lot going on inside the 5.1-acre Park. We saw a picnic area and children's playground with a stone porpoise and some cute stone turtles. There's a skating rink, a 350 ft pier for strolling and sightseeing or fishing, a beautiful shoreline promenade that makes you feel you're at the beach, courtesy of the seagrass and sand dunes. But for me, the highpoint of our park visit was the magnificent Shipbuilder's monument showing four shipbuilders carrying the framework of a boat high over their heads. I read that the monument was based on some old photos from the Port Jefferson Historical Society and that the men's clothing is historically accurate. What a cool way to honor Port Jefferson's maritime heritage.

My series of Harborfront Park pictures tell help support my review of this picturesque park…read more Situated on the east shoreline of Port Jefferson Harbor between Danford's and the Historic Shipyard Building (Village Center), spending time in Harborfront Park is spending time in a vintage Port Jefferson post card. It is a living postcard of the Long Island Sound water stretching out to Connecticut with boats, water birds, and bordering forested bluffs. Park goers experience this Port Jefferson Harbor shoreline view from the circular paved walking trail, open grass, a sundry of benches, sandy beach, and a 350 foot long pier extending the experience above Port Jefferson Harbor. Standing on the pier, park goers can enjoy an east facing vista of where Port Jefferson village and Harbor converge. This a living postcard that I have got to spend time in three times, with the latest being Monday, October 21, 2024. The three times that I spent here were with my dad. From these three visits (as of October 31, 2024), I give this five acre waterfront park four stars. It really captures the Port Jefferson experience. A big part of that experience is Port Jefferson Harbor with its ferry, boats, birds, docks, bordering bluffs, and water spread out to Connecticut. It is a view that brings out the shutter bug in me. Walking in from the west entrance near Danford's, my thing is to stroll along the walking path inches from the water taking pictures before walking onto the pier to take in the water below me. Sitting on a shaded bench, I would spend time talking to my dad while looking at the forested Belle Terre bluffs towering above the Long Island Sound water. Harborfront Park was not always a picturesque spot. It is the result of an environmental success story. You see, before the early 2000s, it was a blighted wasteland of oil tanks and cement that was closed off to the public. Just like most environmental success stories, people that cared got together to create something beautiful. Looking at the water that is so clear that I could see the bottom, it is hard to fathom that this was an industrial site. This environmental success story created a first-rate park with immaculate landscaping and details that is much more than a real life postcard. This park has added public art and passive entertainment to Port Jefferson Village. The focal point of the park is the Port Jefferson Harbor Sculpture depicting four men carrying a wooden boat. Nearby is a sandy splash pad staring a boat, sea lion statue, and turtle statues that splash water. In the summer children love it. During the rest of the year, it adds to the parks charm. In various places along the walking trail there are kiosks that explain the history of the area and what you are looking at. Speaking of history, the historic Shipyard Building dating back to 1917, also known as Village Center touches the northern periphery of the open grass. From what was once a blighted oil tank and cement site, you have a waterfront park that provides all these amenities. When my Dad and I spent time here, it was always engrossed with people. And, may I add dogs. The circular walking trail, is a popular spot for pet parents to walk their dogs. I like real life waterfront postcards and successful environmental stories. Harborfront Park is the epitonmy of both. There is no doubt that this is a great addition to Port Jefferson Village and my visits to Port Jefferson Village. My story through pictures and views concludes with Four Stars: I am a fan.

Dragon Straws

Shipbuilders Memorial

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Crave the Wave

Bay Terrace Tennis

(3 reviews)

38.7 mi

Love Bay Terrace now, it looks like they're under new management. Everybody is super friendly and…read moredown to earth. My instructor is great: very professional, really good at explaining technique and making it fun at the same time! The courts are well maintained. And they have a pool next door :) Location is awesome: it's right next to the Bay Terrace shopping center, so I can tie my lessons in with errands and getting refreshments afterwards. Works perfectly for my busy schedule :)

New management just started in May, 2016. Great to see. New pro staff with very friendly and…read moreprofessional top notch service.

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Lake Nanuet Pool

4.6

(9 reviews)

49.3 mi

This is a great municipal pool! Spacious and doesn't feel too crowded even on busy days & holiday…read moreweekends when you can hardly find parking (though the parking lot is quite large). There are a few picnic tables and grills on the lawn. No pool lounge chairs or towel service so bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, food/snacks and other accoutrements to enjoy a leisurely summer day. Facilities are clean and well-maintained. Very kids/toddler-friendly. The sizeable shallow end has several sprinklers/splash fountains for children to play in, and there are slides on both the kiddie and adult sides. Also a playground in the back (not affiliated with the pool). There are always many life guards on duty every time I've gone. The pool is accessible only to Clarkstown residents and their guests, so if you're not a resident befriend someone who is. You must obtain a Clarkstown resident ID card first at the registration office at 31 Zukor Road in New City. (The pool won't simply accept a driver's license.) Rates can be either daily or seasonal for individuals or family, and are very reasonable compared to similar community pools.

Back in the day we used to refer to this beleaguered mud hole as "Nanuet Snake" for the inundation…read moreof various slithering creatures who would join you on your swim in what was then a dark and unknowable crater that had more in common with Loch Ness than 20th century suburbia. It's no exaggeration that these monsters from the deep probably kept a legion of child psychiatrists in full time employment. On a recent visit it was nice to see that the previous snake-ridden den of iniquity has long been been replaced with a legitimate pool and that the mythological beasts of years past have been slayed by chlorine and actual cement walls. You can even see right to the bottom. What a concept. This is what Nanuet Lake should have been like all along... no thanks whatsoever to my parents who thought this was some tough love version of Shangri La, albeit minus the all consuming bliss one often finds in paradise. I kid about my parents (almost) and am happy to bestow five easy stars for a childhood reclaimed. I still hate snakes.

View from the shallow end (kids area)

Kiddie slide

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4th of July @ the Town Pool

Robert J Henke Nature Preserve Passive Park

4.5

(4 reviews)

5.4 mi

I will give this park four stars for what it is, a nice place to take a walk or do laps in the…read moreneighborhood. The paved asphalt path is stated to be 1,820 feet, 0.35 miles. The path is a much more enjoyable walk then going to the local High School track. There are also trails into the woods. They intersect at a geometric pattern made from slate stone with with three stone benches.

Visit Date: July 17, 2020…read more I came here to go on a hike. I use hiking, biking and roller skating on quads to cross train cardio for when I run. I also do dessert fairy dusting so I plan out my hiking visits to coincide some dusting drops. I loved this park but I had no idea it was so small. The cement trail is only .4 of a mile. By the time I drive to a new trail to check it out I usually don't have much time to hike on it before I should head back home, take a shower and do whatever else I'm doing for that day so I usually will only get a mile maybe two on a trail but for this trail I had to walk around it multiple times, weaving in and out of the wooded side paths in order to make at least one mile of hiking. Other than it being so tiny it was a nice little well maintained park. If you're a novice hiker or a runner looking for a fairly safe place to do hikes this park is good for you.

Walking path with park benches.

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Matt C.

13 years ago

If I were to be forced to choose only one word to describe Friday's 4:30-8:30 porgy trip on the Celtic Quest, the most fitting word would be LUDICROUS! Thankfully, I'm able to expand a little bit here in this forum. Capt. Mark was at the helm, leading us out into a tranquil Long Island Sound, where the wind was kicking a bit out of the Southwest, but fishing only a few hundred yards off shore, we weren't knocked around at all. After a decent steam, we set up for the first drop along a nice piece of bottom, with the fish finder absolutely lit up! Only problem was, these miniature marine warriors we call porgies weren't hungry. This drop and the next drop only yielded about 2 dozen scup, and there were rumblings among the crowd that we were in for a long trip. Not if Capt. Mark had anything to say about that! We headed back West, and in 15 minutes or so, Mark had us set up for the third (and what turned out to be the final) drop. Within 5 seconds of my bait reaching the strike zone, BANG! This was quickly followed up by BANG BANG BANG BANG! We were into the fish, and they were gorging themselves like it was Thanksgiving. Alex, the first mate, had started filleting me and my father's overflowing tub at about 7. When she walked past again at about 8, and saw another overflowing bucket, I got a wry look of "really guy?" (all in fun of course). There were a few first time fishermen on this summer solstice voyage, and they were hooking up with doubleheaders and really enjoying their time. I spent the last half hour of this insanity helping the young kids at the rails perfect their strikes and fill their buckets. All the mates were incredible, their service was impeccable, and their knowledge was invaluable. Big thanks go out to the whole crew for working their butts off to fillet hundreds and hundreds of fish before we arrived back at the dock. If you find yourself in need of some soul-cleansing time on the water, take yourself and your family down to the Celtic Quest in Port Jeff; you'll be sure to go home as happy as I did! www.celticquestfishing.com read more

Jason C.

15 years ago

I write this as someone who has fished from open and charter boats his entire life, from just about every port in NY, as well as a few other states. I can confidently say that the Celtic Quest is one of the most top notch operations I have ever had the pleasure of fishing with! In addition to making trips on my own, I set up about 5 charters a year on the Celtic Quest through a website comprised of mostly local fellow fishermen. On each and every single trip, Capt.Desi and his crew go above and beyond to do whatever they can possibly do to see that the trip is a success! Most of the people I fish with are also seasoned anglers, and I can assure you they, as well as I, would not spend a good deal of our fishing time and money fishing on the Celtic Quest if it were not a first class operation, in every sense! In the fishing business, there are often many variables that unfortunately cannot be controlled no matter how skilled the capt and crew may be.However,even on trips on which the fishing may not have been the greatest, I never feel as if the crew of the Celtic Quest didn't make a 100% effort. So, wheather you are an experienced fisherman who needs minimal assistance, or a first timer who would like to try out this wonderful pastime, if you want to fish the Long Island Sound, there is no better boat to fish with than Capt.Desi's Celtic Quest!!!!! read more

Jeffrey M. C.

5 years ago

Captree Fleet & Captree FIshing Boats- This whole work-from-home situation was eating me so much that I wanted to go out in the fresh air, and I decided to go fishing. As I searched for the best fishing services in Port Jefferson, I came across Celtic Quest Fishing with the highest rating. Without thinking twice, I packed my stuff and knocked on their door. After reaching there, I was keen to board the Captree fleet so I did that. Trust me, I don't regret my decision. The staff was friendly and assisted me throughout the trip. It was because of the crew's skills and knowledge I was able to have a delicious fish on my dinner plate. Even the Captree fishing boats were so nominal that I was shocked. If you plan a fishing weekend, make sure they are your next stop! read more

Ronald S. H.

4 years ago

port jefferson fishing charters They will take you to the places where the big fish are! We scheduled a full-day excursion and requested the captain to advise us on the finest fishing places. They could tell you when it was a good day to fish because the weather was so unpredictable. They decided to take us out to sea on the second final day of our holiday so as not to disappoint us. We had already caught and released about ten large groupers in the first three hours! We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the following staff for making our trip so enjoyable and fulfilling. All thanks to Celtique Quest Fishing for being the best Port Jefferson Fishing Charters! read more

capt neil f.

15 years ago

When Capt. Des, owner of the Celtic Quest fishing fleet (charter/party boats), heard I was trying to raise money to help a person in need of financial help to pay medical insurance bills he immediately offered the use of his biggest vessel the Celtic Quest IV for a Sunday charter. This trip was held on July 1, 2011. 55 people joined us for a fantastic day of catching fluke and sharing good company. Many keeper fluke came over the rail with the heaviest being 8 # 12 oz. Thank you Capt. Des as your generosity provided $2000 to help this person in need. God bless all that helped. Capt neil read more

Michael W.

15 years ago

Top Notch... Nothing but the best when it comes to Fishing across Long Island as far as I'm concerned, with the great Captains and a fantastic crew you are in for a great time. The Celtic Quest can offer the largest range in species as they fish for Black Fish, Fluke, Porgies, Sea Bass, Striped Bass, Blue Fish, Cod, Ling, Pollock, it seems like it never ends. If you are looking to do some fishing this is the place to do it. read more

Fouad I.

11 years ago

the worst trip in my life. after complain the owner recommended me another boats !! this part of his massage ( Other areas are much more geared to producing much more fish for people which I think you will agree is something that your group would be happier with. So please let me know if you would like me to do that and I will get you that information. I await you reply. Thanks Des ) no comment read more

Bernie R.

15 years ago

I have been on hundreds of party boats and the Celtic Quest is at the top. The fluke fishing last week was non stop with many quality fish and the mates and crew are the best. The Capt even stayed out an hour late as he knew at what time of the tide the fish whould turn on and they did. When it comes to blackfishing in the fall this is the Boat to be on. It is worth the trip for me from Babylon read more

Michael C.

8 years ago

The Celtic Quest and the Celtic Grace have got to be the best damn boats on the Island! The Captains command the Long Island Sound like they own it, and the mates are always on the top of their game. The boats are clean and you can't find a better, nicer crew if you tried. So if you're looking for a great day on the water and your best chance of getting fish you have to check them out. read more

KENT F.

103

12 years ago

Just took their all-day East End Trip for Sea Bass and Scup (Porgies). It was great! This boat really works to keep you "on the fish". He's not afraid to burn some fuel in order to provide you with a productive day of fishing. I made a video from my iphone shots of our day on the boat... http://youtu.be/L_tcmwIT3lw?list=UUt5UbFhZtDo-DYqs0hRewww Thank you Capt. Des! You were great! read more

Lon H.

5 years ago

After the crazy week, I wanted to get something relaxing away from my daily rigmarole. I was in need of getting a relaxing fishing experience with my family, so I visited the Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet. My family, including my kids, enjoyed it very much; the Fishing charters just made my day, even I narrated my full experience to my colleagues as well. I am pleased with the service. read more

Adam P.

4 years ago

Great Boat to bring your family and friends!!! Had a great time last week, its been a WHILE!! since I've been fishing with you guys but bring back Dom & Tom. Where are those guys? Miss them. Lol Well I'm sure they are off doing greater and better things, but just wanted to write in and say we will be back for sure. Hopefully sooner then last time. read more

Jeep L.

6 years ago

I had a wonderful time! The captain, and his deck hands were AWESOME! I am definitely going to book myself another trip next month. I'm hoping to go out to Mattituck to go out on the Celtic Grace for black fish!!!!! I highly recommend this charter fishing outfit...you won't be disappointed! read more

Brock D.

5 years ago

I had a wonderful relaxing weekend with my daughter after a hectic week. Captain Jessy and the entire crew were very friendly and helpful. Though it was my first time fishing in years, I really enjoyed the overall experience. read more

Sophia B.

15 years ago

OK like stated before I KNOW its FISHING not CATCHING! The boat was very clean and nice but the mates we not helpful and the captain stayed at one spot all day. There were way to many people on it for my taste. read more

Daryn'Christine C.

5 years ago

Great family boat,or just a great getaway for couples! Extremely clean and comfortable! Always leave with a ton of fish! Friendly crew and captains! DEFINATELY recommend this boat read more

Ashley C.

5 years ago

Had an Amazing time the crew was super helpful and the capt. answered all the questions I had thank you for an amazing birthday I will definitely be coming back read more

Matt P.

15 years ago

The Best!!!

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