Long Island's open fishing boats have all you need — bait, tackle — for a half- or full-day trip out on the water. They'll clean your catch, too.

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ANGLER FLEET

405 Main St., Port Washington; 718-659-8181, theangler.com

Season April-Dec.

Offering Choose between public or private cruises and join in on full-day, half-day and night fishing. Blackfish fishing starts early October. Catch the sunset during a private charter cruise.

Capacity Three boats: 1 to 80 passengers

CAPTAIN LOU FLEET

31 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport; 516-623-5823, captloufleet.com

Season All year.

Offering Set out for half-day fishing in the bay or ocean. Trips for fluke, which include bait and tackle, set out daily from 7 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Sunset cruises, private parties and charters are availa

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