Specializing in inshore and offshore charters: The Islander is a family-owned-and-operated business with over 20 years experience. Available for ½-day and full-day inshore charters and 1- and 2-day offshore charters.

Whether you are looking for a day of fishing with friends, or a way to impress clients, look no further than Islander Sport Fishing Charter. Our charter service is clean, comfortable and reliable.

Our state-of-the-art electronics, captain's experience and proven high catch ratios provide our customers with the sportfishing experience they want and deserve. We believe that every Islander Sport Fishing Charter customer is a special customer, and we will work hard to keep your business.  

The Islander is a 42-foot Bertram, powered by twin diesels. Clean and comfortable, this air-conditioned charter boat meets all Coast Guard safety requirements. With a maximum six-passenger limit (per Coast Guard regulations), the Islander is operated by a licensed captain to ensure a safe

We will be providing very early striper trips for the Old Saybrook area, with the Connecticut River our next trip to catch all the bass that are making their way to the local reefs.

We will be fishing Plum Gut, the Rale, Gardners Island, the Connecticut River, Westbrook and Clinton following the schools of big bass.

We will be targeting the big fish with our highly sophisticated, state-of-the-art electronics.

Inshore Target: Big Bass, Blues, Blacks, Fluke, Porgies, Flounder & Weakfish.

Offshore Target: Sharks, Tuna, Marlin & Wahoo.

We look forward to providing you a memorable fishing experience and reliable charter fishing experience for you and your guests.

General Terms:
All fish will be cleaned at no extra charge.
All bait and tackle will be supplied for you. Personal tackle may be used.

50% deposit required to confirm a charter date.
Prices do not include a customary 15% gratuity for the mate.

Charters are expected to be at the dock 15 minutes before scheduled sailing time.

Maximum 6-passenger limit per Coast Guard regulations.

Cancellation notice must be received in writing three weeks prior to sailing date or deposit will be forfeited. Any deposits refunded will be subject to a processing fee equal to 5% of the total cost of the trip. All rates and times are subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel or modify any trip due to unforeseen conditions.
 
For up-to-the-minute charter information, please contact Captain Wayne directly at (203) 376-1753.

Fishing Type: SWF, Boat Captain: Wayne Goldsmith