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About our Charter Boat Fishing Company
For over 80 years, Captain John’s Sport Fishing Center has been family owned and operated. Through 4 generations, Captain John’s has housed the Sunbeam Fleet at its home in Waterford, Connecticut. With three boats currently in the fleet, the Sunbeam Fleet can accommodate groups from 1-80 passengers. We offer your usual Private Charters and Public Fishing as well as unique trips such as Burial at Sea, Fireworks Cruises, and more!
Weekly Fishing Report
This weekend, we will be sailing for Blues and Bass on Saturday 9/20 at 6 am and 12:30 pm as well as Sunday 9/21 at 6 am only. Next weekend, we will be sailing on Saturday 9/27 at 6 am and 12:30 pm and will continue Porgy Fishing on Sunday 9/28 and Monday 9/29 at 7 am.
We highly suggest reservations (made online or by contacting the office) for all of our trips. Below is our schedule for the rest of the season.
We highly suggest reservations (made online or by contacting the office) for all of our trips. Below is our schedule for the rest of the season.
Local Sea Bass (Wednesday)
October 1st & October 8th
Porgy (Sunday + Monday)
September 27th-October 6th
Blackfish (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
October 12th-November 23rd
October 13th (Columbus Day Trip)
Top-Rated Charter Boat Fishing in Waterford!
I have been fishing with the Sunbeam Fleet for over 15 years and have always had a great experience and never came home empty-handed. Captain Matt is extremely knowledgeable about the fishing waters on the Sound. He never hesitates to change fishing tactics or move on to different areas on the water. This trip we landed over 30 stripers!
– Scott R. | TripAdvisor
Our FFA chapter takes this trip every May and this was our best year ever! 22 people caught 74 stripers (4 keepers!) and we had a perfect weather day! The mates Steve and Kiwi were THE BEST! They worked well with many first-time teenage fishermen/women and had a great sense of humor and professionalism. We will be back again next year!
– Ray F. | TripAdvisor
Fishing on any of the Sunbeam Fleet boats will bring you fun, relaxation, comfort...and almost always fish! From porgies to black sea bass to blackfish to blues to trophy strippers, the Sunbeam Fleet team will teach you and improve your fishing skills. The mates are friendly, helpful, and genuinely happy when you land fish! Highly recommend!
– David B. | TripAdvisor
The Captain and his knowledgeable crew take you to his great fishing spots. You will have a great experience and a good laugh with the crew. If you want to have a great day fishing, book with them! Everyone was so helpful and accommodating, we had so much fun it was the best fishing trip I've ever been on. I already booked another trip!
– Mike M. | TripAdvisor