The Hamptons Charter Co. Journal

Field Notes from the East End

Captain's dispatches on fishing, harbors, and the working life of the East End. Guides, methods, and the occasional restaurant pick.

Offshore Fishing

Canyon Tuna: Fishing the Atlantis, Block & Veatch

A field-tested guide to canyon tuna fishing out of Montauk and the East End — chunking, trolling spreader bars, kite fishing, and night drifting for yellowfin, bigeye, bluefin, and wahoo.

14 min read Updated May 2026
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Inshore Fishing

Black Sea Bass & Fluke: Montauk and Block Island

Where we fish — Pollock Rip, the North Rip, Southwest Ledge, the Block Island Wind Farm — and the bucktail-and-bait playbook for the East End's most productive inshore structure.

12 min read Updated May 2026
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Local Guide

The Best Restaurants in Montauk

A captain's guide to where to eat in Montauk — harbor seafood at Duryea's and Gosman's, fine dining at Crow's Nest and Lulu, beach scenes at Surf Lodge and Navy Beach, the classics.

10 min read Updated May 2026
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