Howard Beach, Queens · Open Boat
Book A Seat.
Go Fishing.
from$150a seat
You don’t need a boat, a crew or any experience — just a seat. Once 3 people have booked, we go.
Next departures
No dates on the board right now. New trips post as they are scheduled.
View the scheduleNext Trips Out
No dates on the board right now — email us and we will tell you what is running.
Three Steps. No Phone Tag.
- 01
Pick a trip
Every date shows its departure time, price, seats left and whether it has hit the minimum. Nothing is hidden until checkout.
- 02
Reserve your seat
From $150 per angler, paid online. Take one seat, several, or every seat on the date — you are never charged for the empty ones.
- 03
Go fishing
Once 3 anglers are booked the trip is confirmed and you get an email. First time out? Say so on the dock — the captain will set you up.
No Crew?
You Don’t Need One.
Chartering a boat means finding five other people, agreeing a date and fronting the whole cost. Most trips die right there.
Book a seat from $150 and we build the crew around you. Come alone, bring one person, bring three — the boat runs either way once 3 anglers are on it. Want it to yourselves? Take every seat on an open date.
Real Trips. Real Fish.
Striped bass, fluke, sea bass, blackfish, weakfish. Every photograph here is from an FTA trip — nothing is stock.
Where We Fish.
More on the water ↗- Jamaica Bay
- Breezy Point
- Rockaway
- Long Island
- New York Harbor
- New Jersey
- Offshore
Where a trip goes depends on the target species, the season and the conditions — no one trip fishes all seven. Every date says what it is after before you pay.
Captain Kal.
Licensed And Local.
Captain Kal runs Fishing The Atlantic out of Howard Beach, Queens — Jamaica Bay, Breezy Point, Rockaway, New York Harbor and out past the inlet into the Atlantic, on an EdgeWater 285CC running twin Yamaha 300s.
- USCG Licensed Captain
- 6-Pack Operator
- Master 100 Ton
Questions before you book? Email CaptainKal@ftacharters.com
Straight Answers
How much is a trip?
Trips start at $150 per angler, with pricing varying by trip and target species. Every date on the schedule shows its own price before you pay. You are buying a seat, not the boat.
Can I book just one seat?
Yes. That is the whole point of open boat. Book a single seat and we put the crew together from everyone else who books that date — you will fish alongside people you have not met, which is normal and half the fun.
How many anglers?
Trips are limited to 5–6 anglers depending on the target species, giving everyone plenty of room to fish. It takes 3 booked seats for a trip to sail, so it never turns into a crowded party boat either.
What if only one or two people book?
If a trip does not reach its minimum we contact you before the departure and you choose: a full refund, or move your seat to another date. You are never left guessing and never charged for a trip that did not sail.
How do I know my trip is confirmed?
The trip page shows live status — how many anglers are booked and how many more it takes. You get an email the moment it tips over the minimum. You never have to chase us to find out whether you are fishing.
Can beginners book?
Yes. You do not need experience to book a seat. Tell the captain it is your first time when you get on board and he will walk you through the gear, the rig and how to fish it. Plenty of people book their first trip alone.
