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Montauk Islamorada Captain Mike Rates & Policies Directions Fishing Reports Contact Us Record Mako Caught on Daybreaker Montauk		If you ask any Northeast fisherman where the big ones are caught, Montauk is the answer. Montauk places anglers closest to some of the most productive fishing areas on the east coast. Long Island begins near New York City and ends with Montauk, 120 miles down the road. You can fish the offshore hot spots for Volkswagen-sized tuna or seven varieties of shark, including Montauk’s famous Great Whites. When Peter Benchley wrote the novel Jaws, it was Montauk and the shark fishing he was thinking about. If trophy-sized striped bass, flounder, sea bass, blackfish, porgies and bluefish are your game, then Montauk’s inshore waters can provide you with a fishing experience you will never forget. And, the fishing begins in only a half-hour from the dock. Charley "Champion" displays a fine sea bass, caught on the Daybreaker, on the cover of The Fisherman. Photo by Tom Schlichter The species of fish you catch depends upon the season you fish. Many of Montauk’s world records for shark and tuna were set in the summer and fall. Winter months are most notable for catches of cod and pollack, while spring brings snowshoe flounder. Besides saltwater fishing Montauk has some fresh water and brackish ponds, which are well stocked with bass. And, surfcasting along the 36-miles of beach is a popular pastime, especially at the point under the famous Montauk Lighthouse. There are other things to do, should you bring the family, like hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, the petting zoo, shopping and star watching. Montauk is considered the “Hamptons”, although it is the most un-Hampton of all the Hamptons. Nearby East Hampton provides opportunities to observe the famous at play. You can reach Montauk by car, Hampton Jitney bus, Long Island Railroad, helicopter from New York City and points west. From coastal Connecticut or any of the small Long Island Sound islands, you could take a ferry, private boat or small-chartered plane. Delta and Southwest Airlines fly into Islip’s MacArthur Airport on Long Island; about one hour forty-five minutes from Montauk. During the summer months it is difficult to get a one-night reservation at a Montauk Motel during a weekend night. During the week single night reservation are easier to come by. Located within walking distance of the Daybreaker are Snug Harbor Motel, (631) 668-2860, and the Harborside (631) 668-2511. Also close by the boat are the Blue Haven, (631) 668-5943, a fisherman friendly motel, and Culloden House, (631) 668- 9293. The Breakers Motel, (631) 668-2525, is located on Old Montauk Highway, not far from town and is kid oriented, but rustic -- without telephones and air-conditioning. Please mention the Charter boat Daybreaker and Captain Mike Brumm when calling any of these hotels. < previous next > Check out the slideshow above for a small sampling of fish caught on the Daybreaker in the waters off Montauk. Use the "next" and "previous" buttons to advance the photos, and click on the photo for a larger version.