I usually don't give bad reviews but I don't like false advertising and being offered services I didn't want so. Not long ago I booked a night fishing trip on the open boat advertised as Stripped Bass and Blue fish night. Instead we were taken to catch porgies which was not my target species. So Island current if you advertise a certain service and don't make it happen then the customers should be entitled to at least a partial refund. I give you two starts because the mates were terrific, but management should get their sh*t together. If I even book again with them (which I doubt) I'll call them first and make sure I won't be taken for a ride, no pun intended. read more

Booked a trip for Porgies with my 8 year old son and myself . I am rather novice to fishing and it was his first time fishing . The crew treated my son like a superstar (so did many of the other customers I was sitting with) , they showed him how to catch fish, reel them in, and unhooked when he did catch. The crew were also very attentive when numerous lines were getting tangled . My son had an amazing experience and is already asking me when are we going again! When we returned to port (after everyone left ) , I was having my fish cleaned and the captain was nice enough to let my son do a little stripped Bass fishing right off the boat . Checked some of the other reviews , people need to realize that fishing is hit or miss. You are not always going to catch whether you have a fish finder or not . I had a great time and so did my son ! Thanks guys read more

I have enjoyed the charter fishing trips I purchased with Island Current. The crew is extremely helpful and everyone has a great experience. My only gripe is the bathroom not equipped with a working sink. Prepare yourself by bringing hand sanitizer wipes. read more

Island Current Fleet - Fishing Near Me - Bronx, New York

left an hour late and was told that we would stay out an hour later to make up for it, did not happen so we lost an hour of our time. one of the bathrooms did not flush, and we went out by the Throgs neck parked there for the entire time, whilst the captain fished in the front of the boat. never again read more

I highly recommend Island Current Fishing great for beginners with no experience, they offer tons of help. The Captain was very amicable and provided great instructions to help guide us. The boat was clean and well kept, and all the other guides that were on-board with us were friendly as well and helped out. Overall, we had a great time and we loved the guidance and support as well as good amounts of bait and resources to make everything smoother. I recommend it! read more

I went on the sunset fishing charter (5pm-9pm), which was fishing for flounder and fluke. A lot of fish were caught. Many were keepers. The boat was washed down well before we got on. We were well stocked with minnows to bait our hooks. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We fished under Throggs Neck Bridge and had a decent view of Manhattan and the sunset. The bathroom was a little bit in disarray, but whatever, it's a fishing boat, not a yacht. Walk down to their dock about 15 minutes early, bring your beer and soda. $40 for all the fish you can catch, bait, poles & rods and someone to filet your fish. A lot of fun. Definitely recommend it. read more

Island Current Fleet - sunset fishing - Fishing Near Me - Bronx, New York

Was on island current on 7/10/2014 and I can tell you it is really on a none stop decline??? First every porgie is not a keeper just to make passengers happy omg they let people keep fish that where palm size and insisted that they where legal dude its 10" not 5" and then seabass where being caught all over the boat and they started tell pax that the season had not started and it illegal when the truth was the season opened that Monday and they just did not bother to purchase a RSA permit which is all they should have said instead of telling pax something els. Filthy bathrooms again I had to loan a female pax a rag and sanitizer and airfreshner for the bathroom now that alone is just crazy that u can't clean the bathroom..now he stopped taking Groupon and stopped the ten ticket free-rider thing what's the point any longer next he will start charging to use the 20yr old rod/reels read more

Our time out with Island Current Fleet was great today. Capt Pete and Mate Steve were great. But Mate Dave made it FABULOUS! He was super helpful at every turn. And took his time showing me how and explaining how to clean fish. The day started really slow. But they made every effort to find a good spot and we did. My only complaint is the bathroom. Really really needs updating and running water. read more

Went out porgy fishing on island current last night 630pm-1200am on Aug 19 2018. I have been fishing on charter boats open and private for 20 years, this was the worst experience hands down. The Mate was moderately attentive, the Captain was garbage. We made 4 anchor drops, 3 of which were made at the lighthouse just south of throgs neck. Finally many guests began to complain and we moved to the cell tower about 2 miles away. I don't know if the captain was lazy or the management of the Island Current Fleet looks to cut cost by not taking the boat more then 3 miles away from the dock, but last night I saw there small boat full of dissatisfied customers and I hope this review resonates. I will never charter there services again. If your looking into booking with them online, take your 68$ and throw it in the toilet. read more

I've had mush better trips. The 2nd worse experience after driving here from 350 miles away. It happens. but it happened to me. The Capt. could have been more informative, as far as WWW & Y. read more

I've heard that fishing is very relaxing and I didn't know anything about it but it was great to see others offer help. There's nothing like a NYC summer sunset and the views you'll see with Island Current Fleet will have you gazing. Think outside the box and do something you're usually not going to do. Again, I've never been fishing before but the crew was so helpful. It was refreshing to see so much especially when it came to this art. I wasn't able to exactly get a grip on what i had to do but the help was there. Catching a fish was the exciting part. In case I am interested again in fishing, I will for sure return to Island Current Fleet. Their customer service sold me completely. And if you're with the right people, this experience can be extremely fun and you'll want to repeat it again. read more

I would not recommend this fleet to anyone looking for family fishing. Upon arriving at the docks on June 2 for the 6:30 PM through 12:30 AM stripers and blues night fishing there were three boats docked the route all part of the current fleet no one was there to greet dust to tell us what boat to go on and looked at us like we were idiots that we didn't know which boat to go on when asked. The fishing charter left 20 minutes late and within a short time most of the people who are going fishing started drinking heavy and openly smoking marijuana surprisingly no one on the crew said anything to them. I found the maids to be rude and obnoxious and the captain to be grumpy. Definitely not a class act although the fishing was not good I can't blame that on them it was just one of those nights but the things they could control they didn't and for that I will never be back. read more

These guys were incredibly great. Speaking as someone who likes the 'idea' of fishing but who doesn't do it too much, I really wanted to get on the water and give it a shot with someone who actually knew what they were doing. Took a ride with these guys and I have to say that every part of it was spectacular. The boat was great, and it really took me back to when I had gone fishing on similar boats with friends and family when I was younger. The staff did a great job of bringing us to some good spots and they made sure that we had everything that we needed (rods, bait, etc) to get the job done. While I didn't get a fish, for me the idea of fishing isn't just about catching fish - it's just as much about going out and experiencing the open water on a nice day with people who you enjoy spending time with. That being said, a lot of the people on the boat (including a couple of friends) caught fish, and the team was really great about making sure that the fish were taken care of for us. Additionally, it seemed that everyone else was having a good time as well, and I think this group atmosphere really added to the entire day and made my trip even more special. If I ever end up going out on the water again, I'll be definitely calling the Island Current people first, because both me and my friends (who have significantly more charter experience than I do) agreed that this was one of the best experiences that we've ever had! read more

Love the Island Current! My company has had its last two summer events here, fishing + NYC booze cruise. Gorgeous views and knowledgeable/friendly/accommodating crew. Thank you Capt. Chris, Capt. Scott, and Loco :) We will see you next year!!! read more

Island Current Fleet - :) - Fishing Near Me - Bronx, New York

We took the sunset fishing trip from 5-9pm with two families including 4 kids from 4-8yrs in tow. We had no idea what to expect and 6 out of 7 of us had barely never held a fishing rod. It was great!! We caught multiple fish, which were filleted for us on board, the crew were patient and hilarious with our kids and it was a huge success. We can't wait to return with more friends in tow ;) read more

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Captain Dan Swedberg is the man!! Puts you on the meat. If Dan can't find them they aren't there! Period!

EXTREMELY HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!! We booked our fourth of July night time fishing trip WEEKS prior, and the captain calls us THE DAY BEFORE (where everything else was booked) and tells us that regardless of reservation, we can't take the trip because the boat was privately rented. Fourth of July went down the drain because we could not make last minute plans. Thanks for nothing. read more

The boat can do with a bit of updating but honestly you can't beat the experience. It takes about an hour, to and from, to get to the fishing areas. When you're there they will reposition the boat every now and then, but for the rest of the time, you're fishing. The crew was attentive and helped with whatever we needed. A few tips if this will be the first time you're going, pack a sweater for the night time. Doesn't matter if it's baking during the day it gets a little chilly at night. Be adequately stocked with booze and water. The bathrooms have no running water and its one of those pump flushed toilets, so bring hand sanitizer. That you'll definitely need, all these tips are included in the email by the way. All in all, it was a great experience and i will definitely be fishing with island current again. read more

The captain, crew and shoreline team were great, friendly and professional. Boat was clean and well appointed. Passengers were a great mix of folks. Outstanding was the fact that the Captain was able to place our craft at the absolute front position north of the fireworks, so we had an open view of all the action Trip back to City Island was swift and smooth. Thanks to all. Hope to be back for next year. read more

Very knowledgeable and helpful crew. From the time we left the dock till we arrived back the crew was all over the packed boat to assist with any help we needed. This was my third trip and never let down. Even though fishing was low due to the bad weather they still did what they needed to do to make sure our trip was enjoyable. Remember fish is not guaranteed but they do their best and most times we do well. Great job and we will be back! Thank you! read more

An night fishing trip with my son. No stripers or blue fish available, but Captain Pete suggested to pick up some worms from Jack's Bait & Tackle in advance. Good advice! It was over an hour steaming out to the fishing grounds, but were immediately on the fish. The boat provides clam bellies, but I found a combination of clam bellies and worms to be highly effective. We pulled up 10 fish at the first location and weren't alone. The excited yells of the other customers and the mates rushing back and forth spread positive energy all over the boat. The second stop yielded another 5 fish (along with several that got away) and I dare say, I was getting fished out by the time we started the trip back. I made sure to tip the crew as they filleted our catch and cleaned up around us. Perhaps they should consider having a tip box on the boat to make sure they receive all intended contributions A great time and recommended way to spend a summer evening! read more

Drove up from the Bronx, had to get some nice blackies , by the way they are killing the porgies on the city island boat capt. DANNY shout out to mate Angel , caught around 60 the last two trips with them . When I got on the Rhode island boat right away mate David (with the Yankees cap) starting talking to me giving all the info on the blackies and just some great information. I appreciate the hospitality ! Everyone was great also capt. Scott and mate David. I wanted blackies , and definitely got nice Blackies! Will definitely go back! Thanks guys ! Great experience! read more

One word, horrible. These guys have 0 sense. I reserved my charter days ago to go out to the sound and fish during the 4th of July. They call me back today (day before) to tell me that regardless of my reservation - a group of 5 guys rented the whole boat to go on their own trip, I guess there was more money there. What's the point of a reservation and planning a trip? Now my plans are ruined and it's too last minute to try to come up with a plan for tomorrow. I will NEVER sail with this fleet again. Either you schedule something like fishing for Bass and they change on you last second - or you reserve a spot days in advance for them to change on you last second. I got screwed. Never again. Capt. Chris and his boat are completely unreliable. read more

Well ive been on this boat 3 times this last time was boring and very not worth the money. I felt as is the captain didnt know where the fish were and the mate on the boat was clumsy and did not seem like he knew how to assist the other passengers on the boat. No one caught a fish not a single one. Unless theres a new captain or a guarantee i will not go on this boat again. Sheeps head bay here i come. read more

The boat and crew were great. Unfortunately out of thirty people only three fish were caught for the entire night. If what you want is to catch fish DO NOT go on the night fishing tour! read more

It is really interesting that my review from a month ago got Filtered,,, Why?? Cause the boat owner can pay a dollar to remove the post??? My post was 100% true and to the point, this boat sucks, over crowded, let people smoke pot, they drove a hour and a half to fish, seems to be their Motive to waste time and save fuel by driving slow. I was on the same trip as the other person posted for the same day. Pretty much accurate with the post with a few extras for the Island Current 4. 1.) The bathrooms were filthy. Crap on the walls, toilets did not flush, doors have no locks, so anyone can see you pee or poop. And best, no running water!!! 2.) Engine room flooded with water as a propeller seal let go flooding one engine. Mates scrambled to get pumps and pump. Boat was sitting over 2 feet lower in the water on the way back. 3.) One mate said he told his boss that a seal was leaking and they were still told to use the boat even thought the Island Current 3 was docked and not being used. 4.) wasted a lot of time driving honestly 4 hours of driving almost 5, what's up with that. 5.) Crew was fishing and they did not regulate their catch, many people took short Porgies, I mean people, the filets were the size of a chicken nugget or 2 when done. Overall the captain and owners do not take care of these boats. Even the newer Island Current 3 is crappy. Do yourselves a favor, pay the price, go on another fleet. This operation is really pittyful. Its really sad groupon is using such a poor outfit read more

My first time fishing with Island Current was in the summer of 2014. I'm not much of a fisherman so thank you to the crew of Island Current for baiting my hook throughout the charter. Needless to say, I caught a blue fish and was extremely excited about that. All in all, the boat was well stocked with bait, the crew were helpful and friendly and I had a great time. Highly recommend the Island Current for some good fishing! read more

Thank you so much for being so welcoming and accommodating with my 74 year old mother. We were immediately welcomed and treated so nicely. Caroline, Anthony and Chris were so amazing! They did everything they could to find us a good spot. We caught two fish and my boyfriends fish was the biggest catch of the day. Anthony turned our catch into beautiful filets. I would go back again soon. Great group of people! read more

Called at 5:45 pm to make sure they would have space for us on the 6:30 boat. They said yes. Arrived 20 min later to be told that the boat was full and had left without us. Talk about crappy service. read more

Boat is clean . The staff is super friendly and helpful. Baiting in the front and back of the boat. Plenty of action.

My first and only time on the Island current was last year April 5, 2017. It was supposed to be flounder season. I brought my 14 year old son along. I must say this was the most boring experience we had. No bites and I could have gone fishing off the shores of city island or orchard beach had I known the captain was just going to take us along the bay by the Hutchinson Parkway drawbridge. What a waste of money. They pics and videos are of open water fishing which is what we were looking forward to. Instead we never left the Bronx or Pelham bay area. Don't see us going on this charter again. read more

My brother-in-law tried to bring my son to a fishing excursion with this business and took an expensive Uber from Inwood to the Bronx and back only to have the Captain front on their reservations. The owner didn't have the decency or professionalism to answer his phone or break his commitment to them face to face. We will never patronize this business after this treatment. read more

I've been out a handful of times with the Island Current Fleet. Each and every time I end up with the same excellent service. The last time out, I organized a family night on the water. There was about 15 of us that went, and for many of them it was the first time on a boat/fishing. They all talked about it for days after going, and had such a great time that they want to do it again. Thanks Captain and Crew for your excellent service! read more

Giving them a little slack..had a good time...but way to much time traveling at a slowwwww speed and not enough fishing...everyone very nice.but you are spending your money to fish read more

Very disappointed that the boat was over crowded giving little room for anyone to fish. I hope next time my experience is less disappointing. read more

As you can see this fishing company is working with yelp to keep all the negative reviews hidden at the bottom of the page in the currently non recommended section. When you have over 50 reviews down there you know something is up. The first reviews you see on the main page are so positive, do yourselves a favor and scroll down and see the real reviews of this fishing company. Smoke and mirrors. read more

I had a great time with these guys. We went for Fluke, caught mostly sea robins but had a few keepers too, I got one really nice doormat that cooked up nicely. read more

Just got home after a long night of fishing. I have been out twice recently on the island current. Once last Sunday which happened to get a bit snotty, for porgies and black Sea bass. Having not much experience fishing in the sound I didn't get sandworms prior to trip. Tony one of the mates explained to me how important it is to use sandworms to fish porgy on the Northshore and helped me aquire some for my venture. Believe it worked, I had 8 keepers that day. So after a successful day fishing with the island current fleet I decided to go out for blues and stripers tonight. Let me start off by telling you I grew up on long Island and have fished out of captree since I was a kid. I've been tuna fishing and have even caught a swordfish but when I tell you I have not ever caught a bluefish or striper for my life they always seem to elude me. Tony told me to come out next time and he would help me catch one. Sure enough I went tonight exactly one week later and I killed em'. I caught three. Two were in the pool with many aboard the fleet and one just missed the winnings. Tony knows his stuff and Captain Scott is great. He puts you right on top of those fish and will leave the wheel house to teach you and help in any way he can. Again one of the best crews out on television water to date. Good job boys. Can't wait to head out next week! read more

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Some good and bad. The good that we had was Chris, the owner. He was very prompt with his answering my questions via text and accommodating. Now the bad... there was a gentleman smoking weed in the bathroom, deckhands walked around only a few times asking if anyone needed anything and always had a cigarette in their mouths. This was more of a booze cruise than a fishing trip. Def not family friendly. We didn't catch anything but a bad day fishing beats a good day working. read more

I have used Island Current for the past few years to host our company fishing trip of between 50 to 60 people. Captain Chris is very professional and he has a splendid crew. They took care of our employees very well. I have also went on personal trips with them and enjoyed every bit of it. Can't beat it for me as it is a very short ride to Island Current. read more