Inshore salt · Northeast

Montauk

Long Island, New York · USA

Each fall, bait pouring out of the bays sets off albie and striper blitzes at the tip of Long Island, often within casting range of the rocks.

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Sep–Nov; albies mid-Sep–late Oct, stripers Oct–Nov

Target species: Striped bass, false albacore, bluefish, bonito
Guide day rate: $900–1,100Full day by boatSource: flyfishingmontauk.comChecked October 2026
Trip style: Guide recommended
Access: Wade & boat
Public access: Good
Crowding: High
Difficulty: Intermediate
Fly into: ISP Islip1.5 hr (JFK 2.5–3.5 hr)

Fly into ISP Islip, then 1.5 hr (JFK 2.5–3.5 hr). About 72 miles (116 km) by road.

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