Weakfish Fishing Charters

Cynoscion regalis

Weakfish, also called sea trout or gray trout, is a beautiful gamefish found along the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coasts. These iridescent fish with their speckled sides have been making a comeback and are a welcome target on party boats from the Chesapeake Bay to New England.

Party boats: 13
States: 6

Boats That Fish for Weakfish

Miss Hatteras

5.01 review

Port: Hatteras, NC
Anglers: Up to 45
Targets: Weakfish, Black Sea Bass, Bluefish
Per person: From$78

Captain's Lady

Port: Bowers Beach, DE
Anglers: Up to 82
Targets: Weakfish, Fluke, Atlantic Croaker
Per person: From$80

Sea Queen VII

Port: Brooklyn, NY
Anglers: Up to 80
Targets: Weakfish, Striped Bass, Bluefish
Per person: From$65

Celtic Quest

Port: Port Jefferson, NY
Anglers: Up to 129
Targets: Weakfish, Porgy, Black Sea Bass
Per person: From$70

Crystal Dawn

Port: Manteo, NC
Anglers: Up to 50
Targets: Weakfish, Spot, Atlantic Croaker
Per person: From$54

Drifter Excursions

Port: Hilton Head Island, SC
Anglers: Up to 15
Targets: Weakfish, Black Sea Bass, Whiting
Per person: From$70

Fin Chaser

Port: Montauk, NY
Anglers: Up to 60
Targets: Weakfish, Black Sea Bass, Porgy
Per person: From$120

JIB VI

Port: Babylon, NY
Anglers: Up to 70
Targets: Weakfish, Fluke, Black Sea Bass
Per person: From$59

About Weakfish

Party boats target Weakfish over sandy and muddy bottoms in bays, sounds, and nearshore waters in depths of 5 to 30 feet. Live shrimp, squid strips, and soft plastic jigs worked slowly along the bottom are effective. Weakfish have soft mouths and subtle bites that require a gentle touch.

The fight is light but enjoyable. Weakfish make short runs and head shakes but must be handled carefully because of their delicate mouths. A heavy hand will pull the hook free. Most fish run 1 to 3 pounds, with larger specimens reaching 6 to 8 pounds.