Just because you don’t own a boat doesn’t mean you can’t get out on the open sea to go fishing. Long Island has plenty of fishing boats to take you out on half- or full-day trips, reeling in your dinner. Here are The Best!
2024: Long Island Voted Laura Lee Fleet Best Fishing Boat!
Laura Lee Fleet
3500 Ocean Parkway, Babylon
(631) 661-1867 – captree.com
Laura Lee Fleet’s open public fishing boats have again been voted best fishing boat on Long Island. The fleet – nicknamed “Captree’s Fishiest” – has been sailing from Captee State Park since 1975! During that time, the Laura Lee Fleet’s popularity has grown significantly and is a testament to its crew’s unique ability to make riders feel like honorary shipmates. The team is always ready to help passengers make the catch of the day and transform their fishing voyage into one that is simply unforgettable! The fleet has two vessels: the Laura Lee and the super-fast Laura Lee Express. Guests are invited to bring their friends and/or the whole family out on the boat with them to go on a fishing expedition they won’t forget!
2023: Long Islanders Voted Laura Lee Fleet Best Fishing Boat!
Laura Lee Fleet
3500 Ocean Pkwy, Babylon
(631) 661-1867 – captree.com
“Captree’s Fishiest” Laura Lee Fleet’s open public fishing boats have been sailing from Captree State Park since 1975. In that time, The Laura Lee Fleet’s popularity has grown tremendously and is a testament to its crew’s unique ability to make its riders feel like honorary shipmates. The team is always prepared to help you haul in the catch of the day and make your fishing voyage simply unforgettable. The fleet has two vessels: the Laura Lee and the super-fast Laura Lee Express. Bring your friends or the whole family out on the boat. No matter what your speed, these fishing boats are ready to take you out on a fishing expedition you won’t soon forget!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Laura Lee Fleet Best Fishing Boat!
Laura Lee Fleet
3500 Ocean Pkwy., Babylon
(631) 661-1867 – captree.com
“Captree’s Fishiest” Laura Lee Fleet’s open public fishing boats have been sailing from Captree State Park since 1975. In that time, The Laura Lee Fleet’s popularity has grown tremendously and is a testament to its crew’s unique ability to make its riders feel like honorary shipmates. The team is always prepared to help you haul in the catch of the day and make your fishing voyage simply unforgettable. The fleet has two vessels: the Laura Lee and the super-fast Laura Lee Express. Bring your friends or the whole family out on the boat. No matter what your speed, these fishing boats are ready to take you out on a fishing expedition you won’t soon forget!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Laura Lee Fleet Best Fishing Boat!
Laura Lee Fleet
Captree State Park 3500 Ocean Pkwy, Babylon
(631) 661-1867 – captree.com
The Laura Lee Fleet’s open public fishing boats have been sailing from Captree State Park since 1975, and its ever-growing popularity is a testament to its crew’s unique ability to make its riders feel like honorary shipmates. The team is always prepared to help you haul in the catch of the day and make your fishing voyage simply unforgettable. The fleet has two vessels- the Laura Lee and the super fast Laura Lee Express. The Laura Lee Express is an 85-foot fast fiberglass super cruiser built for offshore fishing; her speed makes her the first boat to the fishing grounds. In season, the Express usually targets ocean sea bass, fluke, porgies, stripers, bluefish, codfish and Red Hake. The Laura Lee fishes the waters of Great South Bay and Fire Island Inlet the and specializes in near shore calm water fishing for the whole family- usually targeting fluke, stripers, bluefish, sea bass & porgies. All aboard!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Laura Lee Fleet Best Fishing Boat!
Laura Lee Fleet
3500 E Ocean Pkwy, Babylon
(631) 661-1867 – captree.com
The Laura Lee Fleet’s open public fishing boats have been sailing from Captree State Park since 1975, and its ever-growing popularity is a testament to its crew’s unique ability to make its riders feel like honorary shipmates. They’re always prepared to help you haul in the catch of the day and make your fishing voyage simply unforgettable. The fleet has two vessels- the Laura Lee and the super fast Laura Lee Express. The Laura Lee Express is an 85-foot fast fiberglass super cruiser built for offshore fishing, her speed makes her the first boat to the fishing grounds. In season, the Express usually targets ocean sea bass, fluke, porgies, stripers, bluefish, codfish and Red Hake. The Laura Lee fishes the waters of Great South Bay and Fire Island Inlet and specializes in nearshore calm water fishing for the whole family- usually targeting fluke, stripers, bluefish, sea bass & porgies. All aboard!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Laura Lee Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
Laura Lee
3500 E. Ocean Pkwy., Babylon. 631-661-1867. captree.com
The aroma of fresh saltwater, the sea breeze gently caressing your skin, and the sense of freedom as you glide across the ocean—that’s the feeling you get when you board the Laura Lee. The Laura Lee fleet has been sailing from Captree Island since 1975, and its ever-growing popularity is a testament to its crew’s unique ability to make its riders feel like honorary shipmates. They’re always prepared to help you haul in the catch of the day and make your fishing voyage simply unforgettable. The Laura Lee was created with the Great South Bay and Fire Island in mind, often setting its sights on fluke, stripe and bluefish. All aboard!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Laura Lee Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
Laura Lee
3500 E. Ocean Pkwy., Babylon. 631-661-1867. captree.com
The aroma of fresh saltwater, the sea breeze gently caressing your skin, and the sense of freedom as you glide across the ocean—that’s the feeling you get when you board the Laura Lee. The Laura Lee fleet has been sailing from Captree Island since 1975, and its ever-growing popularity is a testament to its crew’s unique ability to make its riders feel like honorary shipmates. They’re always prepared to help you haul in the catch of the day and make your fishing voyage simply unforgettable. The Laura Lee was created with the Great South Bay and Fire Island in mind, often setting its sights on fluke, stripe and bluefish. All aboard!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Captain Lou’s Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
Captain Lou’s
28A Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-623-5823. captloufleet.com
One of Long Island’s main attractions is the vast ocean that surrounds our beloved Island, and there’s nothing like setting sail on a summer day to enjoy the breathtaking vista and all its glorious splendor. If you’re yearning for such pleasantries, make sure you do it right. Captain Lou’s flotilla of fishing boats, as well as its impressive fleet of party and corporate or wedding cruise ships, are something to behold, indeed! Captain Lou’s offers half-day, full-day, and evening trips during its fishing season, which set sail in the Atlantic or the local bay. The fishing boats are family friendly and boast snacks and well-stocked beverages. Bait and tackle are also provided for mini voyages. Ahoy, mates!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Laura Lee Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
Laura Lee
3500 E. Ocean Pkw., Babylon. 631-661-1867. captree.com
The Laura Lee, which sails from Captree Island, is docked just across Ocean Parkway from Cedar Beach. The crew is ready at a moment’s notice to help the novice bait a hook, untangle a line or two, and, what really counts most, haul in the catch of the day. Some cruises embark at 5 a.m., others at 7 a.m., depending on the season. From bass to blues, if the fish are running, the captain of the Laura Lee will steer you there and bring you back, hopefully with a bucket full of fish!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Laura Lee in Babylon Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
1. Laura Lee
3500 E. Ocean Pkw., Babylon. 631-661-1867. captree.com
2. Captain Lou’s
28 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-623-5823. captloufleet.com
3. Island Princess
Captree State Park, Babylon. 631-587-6024. islandprincessfishing.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Captain Lou’s in Freeport Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
1. Captain Lou’s
28 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-623-5823. www.captloufleet.com
2. Laura Lee
Captree Island. 631-661-1867. www.captree.com
3. Captain Gillen
Captree State Park. 631-586-5511. www.captaingillen.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Captain Lou Fleet in Freeport Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
1. Captain Lou Fleet
28 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-623-5823. www.captloufleet.com
2. Laura Lee
3500 E. Ocean Pkwy., Babylon. 631-661-1867. www.captree.com
3. Captree Princess
Captree Island, Babylon. 631-859-8799. www.captreeprincess.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Amity Harbor Marine in Amityville Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
1. Amity Harbor Marine
30 Merrick Rd., Amityville. 631-842-1280. www.amityharbormarine.com
2. Surfside 3
Multiple locations. www.marinemax.com
3. Fred Chall Marine
124 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 631-761-6193. www.fredchallmarine.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Fred Chall Marine the Best Fishing Boat on Long Island!
1. Fred Chall Marine
124 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-546-8960. www.fredchallmarine.com
2. Surfside 3
846 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. 631-957-5900. www.marinemax.com
3. The Boat Place
3 Beach St., Port Jefferson. 631-473-0612. www.theboatplaceinc.com