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June 08, 2026 - 11:16:37

From the Viking Fleet, Captain Dave reported challenging fishing aboard the Viking Star during the June 6 porgy and sea bass trip. Dogfish were a major nuisance and made porgy fishing difficult, though a handful of quality fish were landed. John Wayne of Staten Island captured the pool with a 2.3-pound porgy. Reservations can be made by calling (631) 668-5700.

June 01, 2026 - 10:34:35

From the Viking Fleet, Captain Dave reported that Friday's porgy and sea bass trip aboard the Viking Starlite proved challenging due to stirred-up water and heavy seaweed. While the conditions slowed the bite, anglers still managed enough porgies for dinner. Pool honors went to Jose Baptista of Riverside, NJ, with a 2.5-pound porgy. Thursday's trip was somewhat improved, featuring a steadier pick of quality scup before increasing current and seaweed slowed the action later in the day. For reservations, call (631) 668-5700.

462 West Lake Drive
Montauk, NY 11954
phone: 631-668-5700
fax: 631-668-5788

Capt. Paul G Forsberg’s Viking Fleet was founded by his father, Carl Forsberg in 1936 and originally resided in Freeport, New York. It wasn’t until 1951, when Paul was 12 years old, that the fleet and Forsberg clan relocated on Montauk. An ambitious young salt, Paul was already running his own 24 foot boat at this early age and worked in various commercial fisheries from 1951 to 1957. In 1957 Paul was 18 years old and firmed his maturation to adulthood by obtaining his 100 ton master captains license. Utilizing this credential, he operated his own charter boat till 1959 when he decided to become involved in the summer party boat fishing business. He maintained this role of party boat captain till 1991 and worked on commercial draggers during the winter. Today, the Viking Fleet is a year-round operation consisting of three party boats, one high speed ferry, one commercial fishing vessel, one cruise vessel and the newly launched Viking Fivestar. It is the largest, most diversified privately owned fishing fleet in the northeast.