Lady Flamingo has run fishing trips out of Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay area since 1955, a storied four-generation family business led today by Captain Bob Wiegand. Docked on Gerritsen Creek off Knapp Street, behind the UA movie theater, the boat is the only one in the area specializing in diamond jigging, a technique originally pioneered by Captain Walter (Bob’s grandfather) back in the 1960s.
The boat sails daily for striped bass and bluefish, running roughly 6:30am to 2pm, with evening trips also offering striking views of the Statue of Liberty. Lady Flamingo has built a reputation as one of the best boats in the New York area for catching top-water species, with a spacious deck, clean men’s and women’s facilities, and free parking at the UA Movie Theater lot right at the dock.
Guest reviews consistently praise the friendly, accommodating crew and the camaraderie among fellow anglers, with base trip pricing around $80 (additional bait and pool fees may apply). Weather-related cancellations are handled with refunds or rescheduled trips.
For anglers looking for a historic, multi-generation fishing charter specializing in jigging for striped bass and bluefish out of Sheepshead Bay, Lady Flamingo offers a well-loved operation with Captain Bob Wiegand and crew.
