Shamrock Charterboat has been family-owned and operated since 1966, taking thousands of groups fishing and sightseeing on Long Island Sound out of Fort Slocum Dock in New Rochelle, NY. The boat is operated and maintained by Captain Pat Barrett Jr., who has actively fished Long Island Sound for 35 years and has personally run the boat since 1989, bringing unmatched local knowledge to every trip.
Depending on the season, the Shamrock targets Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Porgy, Sea Bass, Flounder, Blackfish, and Weakfish. The business specializes in private charter fishing trips catered to one group at a time (12-45 passengers), Moonlight Party Cruises to New York City, and Public Open Boat fishing trips for individuals or smaller groups. Conveniently located in Southern Westchester, the dock is just a short distance from New York City, Northern New Jersey, Long Island, and Connecticut.
Sunset Fishing trips (Memorial Day weekend through end of September) target Fluke or Porgies, sailing 5pm sharp and returning around 9pm, Sunday through Thursday (and some Fridays), priced at $57 for adults and $42 for children (12 and under) — a popular, kid-friendly way to end a hot summer day. Full-Day trips (8am-3pm, select public dates) bottom fish for Porgies (May-October), Sea Bass (June 23-November), Weakfish (May-September), or Tautog/Blackfish (October-November), priced at $80 for adults and $50 for children, with fishing pole and bait included (worms available for purchase by the dozen). Private charters require a non-refundable deposit if canceled within 30 days of the trip.
With 87 reviews at a 4.7 average, Shamrock Charterboat has built a strong, multi-generational reputation on Long Island Sound.
For anglers and groups looking for a family-owned, deeply experienced fishing charter out of New Rochelle, whether a public sunset trip, a full-day bottom fishing outing, or a private charter or party cruise, Shamrock Charterboat Inc. offers a well-reviewed operation with nearly 60 years in business and Captain Pat Barrett Jr. at the helm.
