On The Bite Charters (fishingnyc.com) has fished the New York and New Jersey waters for more than 40 years, led by Captain Joe Mattioli. Fishing Raritan Bay, Sandy Hook, Jamaica Bay, New York Harbor, and offshore, the business specializes in light tackle fishing for 1-5 anglers, using fly fishing, jigging, plugging, live bait, and chunking techniques for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, False Albacore, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Shark.
Trips run aboard a Jupiter 38 with twin 400 HP Mercury engines reaching top speeds of 55 MPH, equipped with SIMRAD electronics, live bait wells, a stand-up head, and Master Coast Guard licensing, fully insured. The boat is based at a marina in Great Kills, Staten Island, with free pickups at Atlantic Highlands Marina and the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (Manhattan and Brooklyn pickups available at additional cost).
Inshore rates for Bluefish, Striped Bass, Weakfish, and False Albacore run $850 for 4 hours, $1,050 for 6 hours, or $1,250 for 8 hours (1-2 anglers, $50 per additional angler up to 5 max, $200 deposit required). Offshore Fly & Light Tackle trips for Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and False Albacore run $2,200 (35 miles) up to $3,500 (100 miles). Offshore Tuna trolling, jigging, or chunking trips run $3,100 (65 miles) or $3,500 (100 miles), plus 15% mate gratuity and bait costs for chunking. A new Rockaway Giant Tuna trip (just 40 minutes from the dock) runs $2,200 plus gratuity, with a $700 deposit required.
With 7 reviews at a 4.4 average, On The Bite Charters has built a solid reputation as a longtime NYC/NJ fishing operation.
For anglers looking for an experienced, 40-year-established light tackle or offshore fishing charter out of Staten Island, targeting everything from Striped Bass to Giant Tuna, On The Bite Charters offers a well-equipped operation with Captain Joe Mattioli.
