Captain Mike Smith

Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures offers private fishing charters and scenic boat cruises from Niantic, Connecticut, serving the shores of southeastern Connecticut. Captain Mike combines bottom fishing, trolling, and top-water techniques according to the season and target species. Local catches include fluke, sea bass, striped bass, bluefish, blackfish, porgies, and false albacore. The fishing season runs from May 15 through October 31.

Trips take place aboard a 2019 23-foot Parker center-console boat equipped with Raymarine electronics, a VHF radio, radar, and a fish finder. Private fishing charters accommodate up to three adults, while cruises can host up to four. Each three-hour trip costs $450, and fishing poles, tackle, bait, water, and soda are provided. Fishing departures are available in the morning or afternoon, with start times adjusted for tides and forecasts.

Captain Mike also offers sunset cruises along the coastal communities of Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Waterford, East Lyme, Groton, Niantic, and Noank. Customers can contact him by phone or email to arrange a trip.