Welcome to Off The Charters

Every spring, beginning in late April and continuing through the end of May, sporting striped bass migrate up the Hudson River to spawn. This journey brings literally millions of these ocean travelers right past our dock where we have the privilege of fishing for them. The season is short, but what it lacks in duration it makes up for in intensity. The stripers move up river searching for their spawning grounds while constantly feeding, and settle into areas like the Newburgh Bay. At times the bass are so plentiful that they will black out the sonar screen with their presence. I would like to invite you to come and enjoy a personalized fishing experience with me on the beautiful Hudson River.

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For your trip you will need a lunch, your camera, hat, gloves, and rain gear. Sunglasses are a must for eye protection.

Fishing licenses will be required for the 2010 for striped bass season. The new law is every fisherman will need a New York Fresh Water license AND a Marine license to fish for migratory stripers in the Hudson River north of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Catch and release is encouraged, however each angler is allowed to keep one fish 18" or longer. If you plan to keep a fish be sure to bring a large sturdy bag to put the fish in and a cooler with ice for the ride home. There are no facilities for me to fillet your fish at the Marina. You will find a striper filleting video on the Catch of the Day page.

If possible, try to wear comfortable non-marking shoes or boots. We experience the complete extremes of weather during the course of the season so dressing in layers is highly recommended.

I will have a cooler with cold soft drinks on board and there are always extra snacks for us in the cabin. Alcoholic beverages should be kept to a minimum for everyone's enjoyment. Hard liquor is not permitted.

The cost is $350.00 including NY state tax for the 5 hour charter. I will supply everything we need to fish. For insurance purposes I am limited to a maximum of 3 anglers per charter. The boat is most comfortable with 2 fishermen on board, but one more or less is certainly workable. I am now booking trips for late April and all of May 2010. Dates and times can be discussed over the phone.

To plan a trip call me now at 845-238-7508.
or use our e-mail at offthecharters@verizon.net.

If you would like to take part in this exciting fishing call me and we can discuss the dates available. Should you select a date a nonrefundable deposit of $100.00 made out to Off the Charters can be sent to Capt. Bob Trenz, 1 Central Ave. Newburgh, NY 12550. Once I receive your deposit the day is yours. Please put your contact phone number and your selected date when you send your deposit. There have been instances where the weather has produced unsafe conditions to fish. In such a case I will contact you as soon as I can and you can select another date or I will return your deposit.

To River Front Marina, Newburgh, New York

From the East or West:
Take I-84 to Exit 10. Take Rt. 9W south to North Plank Rd. about 200yds. south of I-84. Make a left on N. Plank Rd. (N. Plank Rd. becomes Leroy Place and then becomes Water St). Take Water St. approximately 3/4 mile to 2nd Street on your left. Turn left on 2nd St. Go to the end (one block) and turn right onto Front Street. The marina is a biege building on your left about two blocks south. Park anywhere on Front Street or in the parking lots next to the railroad tracks.

River Front Marina is located at the south end of the Newburgh waterfront on Front Street

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