When planning for your fishing trip, it's sometimes overwhelming to try to figure out what you're going to bring. We created this page to help guide you as to what you'll most likely need. After all, we have done this a few times before!

Lots of food and beverages.
We provide the tackle and fish cleaning, you provide the food.
Eight hours is a long time to be on the water... especially with a cranky mate.

Sunglasses and foul weather gear.
You'll NEED sunglasses... we recommend polarized. The sun is twice as bright on the water and you'll want to be able to see your fish coming to the boat. And even though we don't go out in horrid weather, you don't want a little rain to spoil your fun.

A large cooler.
To take home your catch. We'll clean the fish, but you'll still want a cooler large enough to fit in all of the fillets and enough ice to keep them cold (ice can --and should-- be purchased on location).

New York State Fishing License.
Let's be legal.
They can be purchased at Captain's Cove Tackle Shop.
Directions are included in the lodging or directions page.

Soft soled shoes.
Meaning sneakers, sandals (preferably ones that strap on) or deck shoes. Something that's not going to mark up the boat, or cause you to slip while you're reeling that big hawg in.

Dress in layers.
It is often chilly in the morning and can get quite warm in the afternoon.
Layers will allow you to be comfortable all day.

Cameras.
You might not want to forget a camera and extra film (or data storage for digital).
Video cameras are also an option.
(Any equipment brought on board is done so at your own risk.)