The Bullet Fleet

Worst boat i’ve ever been on. It’s dirty, unkept, and all the mates have attitudes. I guess you get what you pay for.

Captain Timmy and Captain Jeff are the best! My bf and I bought a Groupon for a half day fishing trip for a great deal. We ended up showing up late at the pier because our GPS took us to DUMBO instead of Sheepshead Bay when we put in «Pier 1, Brooklyn, NY». So make sure that the pier location is correct.
I called ahead to let them know my situation and Captain Jeff told me that they’ll be there until 5:10 pm and no later. After racing down to Sheepshead Bay from DUMBO, I show up at 5:11pm and saw the boat departing from the dock. I stood on the dock with my cooler watching the boat sail away when Captain Timmy approached me and asked if I was the one who called ahead to let them know my situation with navigation. Captain Timmy immediately called Captain Jeff to let him know that I was here and they turned the boat around to pick us up! Absolutely incredible and I never would have expected that in a million years.
Though some of the customers expressed their dissatisfaction of having the boat turned around to pick us up, I’m sure you would be relieved too if you were in my shoes. Don’t expect the captains to turn their boats around for every late customer, but I wanted to share this awesome customer service and satisfaction I experienced.
Even though I didn’t catch any keepers that evening, the trip was totally worth it and the deck hands were very attentive. I am definitely coming back.

Can t go wrong with price captain was great the mates were good the boat is old and slow but the captain puts you on the fish
Not for the family but if you are a true fisherman that can t afford a boat this is your next best thing
At these price I will continue to fish on this boat
I gave it 3 stars only because of the boat being old and slow
If he got another boat 4 ½ to 5

This is awesome services the reason for only 4 stars is because the really pach .the boat and this can result in cross way.

Do not ever get on captain midnight. It’s the worst boat there is anywhere. YES. ANYWHERE. I fished along the east coast from Maine to Florida and they take the prize. Idk how it’s run now merge with bullet II. Bullet II is a fine boat but they don’t sell tickets to that boat on groupon. Only captain midnight. I wonder why? Is it because they can’t pay someone to get on midnite. I haven’t been on this boat for years so my review is only on captain midnite about 3 or 4 years ago. But since it’s a little misleading referring u here on groupon (check captain midnight for true review of this boat), I will recount my experience on that boat. I took my son to sheepshead bay for a fishing trip (his 1^st) 1 summer. Everyone was full except for them. Got on the boat and would’ve left if not for my son’s excitement for his 1^st open water fishing trip. The cabin was filthy with an inch of water on the floor. People smoking pot right inside the cabin. At the very least, the mates should’ve make them smoke outside where it won’t bother other people. But my son who was 11 at the time had to inhale whatever they were smoking. Advertise free tackle in big bold sign on their boat. The free tackle consist of something like a broom handle with tapes wrapped all around it. I don’t remember if there even was a reel on that rod. So extra $ 5 a piece get u a crappy tackle set. Bait was clams that has turn brownish color. So technically they gave u everything so why the bad rating? What u r selling sir is the experience of going out on open water and have a fun day and hopefully catch some fish. What we got was nothing like that. Imagine stuck in hell for about 8 hrs with no escape, that’s what we got.

Pretty good for a $ 35 Groupon deal. Took my nephew out for some fishing. I’m barely competent and it was cool to absorb the wisdom of more experienced anglers. Like every other boat in the Bay, it gets crowded, and the lines did tangle, but it was not as annoying as one would think.
Fishing was pretty quiet but a few people made out pretty good, hauling sea rabbits and flounders. I got one by blind luck but otherwise it was uneventful. The grizzled boat dudes were helpful for the most part, except with their instructions on the «filet service.» A cigarette-​smoking dude will expertly filet your fish, but make sure you stay by it and claim it, or you might as well say goodbye to the pesce.
The evening outing came with a beautiful sunset that was lost on most of the fishermen: phone camera pic ops galore.
If you’re sensitive to casual foul language, don’t bring your youngins on this boat. There WILL be swears.

This is an awesome service. The reason for only 4 stars is because they really pack the boat and this can result in crossed and tangled lines. If you can deal with being with a bunch of strangers that are fishing, then it’s not a big issue. We were posted up next to a really nice family that were patient with the tangled lines and even gave us some of their leftover chips. Also this place is hard to find and I wish they had a parking lot.
You won’t find good directions on how to get to this place because if you search for Pier 1 Sheepshead Bay on Google, you will be looking up all of the Pier 1 home goods stores. Just look for Emmons and 26^th St and look for Captain Midnight boat. It basically looks like a smaller ferry boat. Other people will be getting on with coolers and guys will be collecting or selling tickets.
There is no parking lot, just circle around a few times to find street parking. We were lucky to park near the Roll and Roaster in a spot that didn’t have a meter so essentially it was free to park for us.
You should probably get there 30 minutes before they take off, but we were lucky getting there as they were pulling away and we were able to grab the last two seats by the entrance/​exit of the boat.
Once you’re on board, make your way inside with $ 3 to get a fishing pole w/​weight. The bait will be provided once you get closer to the fishing site. You will visit about 5 sites. One of the sites was super wavy, so make sure to bring motion sickness pills if you need. Luckily nobody on our boat puked.
I definitely felt some bites on my pole, but didn’t catch anything. Only a few people caught and it was like a high of 2. The couple that reviewed below that caught 11 were super lucky. The guys on the boat are super helpful and circle around to make sure everyone is ok, bait is plentiful, and will help you get your fish off the hook and into a bucket.
I’d definitely go back again. It was a lot of fun!
Tips
— Pack a cooler with drinks, beer, and food
— Bring some cash in case you catch fish and want them to filet the fish for you
— No matter how hot it might feel outside, bring a light jacket or sweatshirt with you because it gets really windy and you will get cold

THE BEST IN BROOKLYN and SHEEPSHEAD BAY!!!
i grew up fishing on «party-​boats» outta Atlantic Highlands in NJ and after moving to Brooklyn, i needed to find the right one when i wasn’t surf casting or bait-​fishing.
i went out on a few others before grabbing some Groupons for the Capt. Midnight/​the Bullet Fleet and man was I ever happy.
it’s a little smaller than the rest, but makes up for it big time.
the thing is, most the other «nicer» & bigger boats don’t really care once they’ve got you onboard and got your money. gas is so expensive now so they try to not take you very far to save as much fuel as possible which means fewer spots, and LESS FISH.
Captain Jeff though is an ace! and since he’s got a smaller boat that uses less gas and wants you back on his boat another time, he’s not scared to bring everybody all over in search of the best spot with THE MOST FISH.
every time i’ve been out on the Capt. Midnight/​Bullet Fleet, everyone has caught fish. the 1^st mates, Kyle and i forget the other one’s name, are so nice and helpful. i know what i’m doing (most of the time) but they’re even really patient with beginners and 1^st-​timers.
in addition, one of the best things about this boat is the «vibe», excuse the expression. what i mean is it’s such a mixed group, such a wonderful cross-​section of brooklyn anglers, with everyone helping and talking to each other. all the regulars are funny and friendly, never giving you a mean «locals only» vibe. people who go out on the Capt. Midnight/​Bullet Fleet keep coming back, which shows in the way Captain Jeff knows practically everybody onboard and they all have told me separately when i’ve been fishing next to them that he’s the best captain outta sheepshead bay.
i could go on and on, but you get the point. it’s definitely the best value out there. the most fish for the best price, w/​the best atmosphere.
can’t wait to get back on board!
ENJOY!

I had such a great time on this trip. We caught 11 flukes and one won the prize for the biggest catch of the day. The crew on the ship were friendly, knowledgeable and warm. We will definitely be back! At the Groupon price of $ 35 for two; it’s a no-​brainer!
Some advice– wear rain boots, warm layers, a hat and some gloves. Bring snacks, water, have some patience and ENJOY!

I can’t wait to for another groupon to come out for this! I went last September for $ 25 per person and it was so much fun. Words to the wise:
— Wear rainboots or crappy shoes, and clothes. I suggest layering.
— Bring food and drinks & a cooler of ice to put your fishies in
— At some point, bait becomes scarce. Bring a knife so you can cut up the smaller fish you catch and use it as bait! Or you can bring your own special bait (next time I go, I’m probably bringing pre-​cut squid)
— If you’re squirmy about reaching into a fish’s mouth to get a hook out and wrestling with it, bring heavy duty gloves
— If you’re prone to motion sickness, take meds before you go!
The crew was really helpful and were around to untangle, fix, and replenish lost sinkers and hooks. I am definitely doing this again!

It was just ok… i went there last sunday but it was SUPER CROWDED!!!
My advise: never go on the weekend. it was like 100 people on the same boat and half of the people ended up throw up everywhere… it was nasty and smelly…

We had a groupon for an evening trip (5 to 9 pm). Quick review: we had a lot of fun but it was WAY too crowded and would have been a better trip if they didn’t let so many people on the boat.
Longer review: We called the number a few days ahead to make a reservation and they told us to come at 4 pm for the 5 pm trip. We rushed to get there, which wasn’t necessary. Many people came at 4:30 and 4:45, and they were loading the boat right up until 5. We left around 5:10 or 5:15. It was all very confusing and frustrating at first, in terms of where to go and what to do, because it was so crowded. Eventually we got rods, though had to pay $ 3 for the sinker (which you can take home). And as the boat started going we were still without hooks or bait. But we traveled out for about 30 minutes and anchored off of Coney Island.
We got hooks and bait and started fishing. But with only 2 crew to help the 70 or so people, it was a bit hectic — and worse, there was not enough space for everyone to stand at the edge at the same time. I had to stand a bit sideways to fit in and drop my line. There wasn’t enough seating for everyone either, unless you wanted to sit inside, which kind of ruins the point of the boat trip.
We all caught some fish, though not much — and nothing big enough to keep. I probably caught about 6 – 7 fish but threw them all back. Other people kept some of the fish.
Despite all that, it was pretty fun. A nice way to spend a hot summer evening (this was on Labor Day weekend). We met nice people, had a nice night view of Coney Island, and got a boat ride.
There is no food or water on the boat — we brought a cooler with some dinner and drinks, but didn’t end up eating. We just drank our beers and water. For an evening trip I think you should just snack before and not worry about bringing food.
Definitely bring hand sanitizer and wet wipes, as your hands will get very dirty.
You should also bring a plastic bag if you want to bring fish home. Also, you can bring a small cooler with you with ice, to store any fish you want to keep.
There is not too much right near the Pier except restaurants– but there is a bait shop where you can get drinks and ice.
I suggest trying the trip on a weeknight, when hopefully it would be less crowded.

I read the previous two reviews and fully prepared myself and my brother for this trip. Here are the ups and downs:
If you have the groupon, it is a decent deal, however if you are thinking about paying the full $ 60/​person, please do not.
The crew was nice and helpful.
You will catch fish.
If you are sensitive to motion sickness, this will be a trip from hell. The boat is relatively small and it was super crowded on the day we boarded. Most people got sick and were throwing up, and the others caught fish but were too small to keep. There were three asian guys that caught a lot, but they used their own bait. I took pills before boarding, but it was just way too much for me.
My advice: do not go if you know you will be sick. If you do go, bring sunscreen, hat, lunch, water, and ice box for your catch.

I used a google offers here with my girlfriend for the 7:30 fishing till 3:30. Over all the fishing trip was great. Took 2 hours to reach to destination to begin fishing. They charged $ 3 for every rig (2 seabass hooks and one 8oz weight). I lost mine twice. So you could imagine how frustrated I was to dish out 9 dollars total for rigs. The captain and crew were awesome! The ship… Was another story. The bathroom was very dirty with no running sink and the benches were not that clean to sit on. The cabin inside was worse. We stood out for an extra hour which was great! The 3 old guys next to me were keeping all their seabass and flukes they were hooking up. Especially all short ones, I wanted to say something but I figured it wasn’t their first time since they were quick to put them in their coolers. I had a total of 7 seabass what a great day. Will definitely come again but I will be prepared for the no running water and my own rods instead.

We got a groupon for this place… and since i have never gone fishing before… i was thrilled…
For $ 25 a person and ($ 3) for a sinker, you get your own fishing rod, baits, a whole day of fishing and of course your prizes (Fishes). Not a bad deal at all! The Capt and the crew were very helpful and would help you whenever you need help… but they were definitely unable to help me and the some of the other people who were on the boat when most of us got sea sick… unfortunately, they didnt sell the medicine on board, because its against the law… booohooo
Since we had a bit of rain lately, there werent that many fishes to catch, and the waves were still rocky… but at the end, we still ended up with some fishes…
Note: Definitely bring sun block, hats, sunglasses, bottle water, lunch and some wet wipes or if you can bring a bucket of fresh water as well… You will be under the sun most of the day. and if you are light skin like me… you’ll definitely get burnt!
As for the fresh water, or wet wipes, they are for you to use after you go to the the rest room. There is no water for you to wash your hands, and the rest room isnt very clean, so be prepare for that…
Other than that… have fun fishing…

Had a fabulous time with Kyle and his pal Pervis on the trip, they were helpful, and fun. Would definitely go again!

Went for evening trip 5p-​9p using groupon and we had a blast. My kids went fishing for the first time and caught plenty of fish. Unfortunately we mostly caught red sea robins, poor things make a whining sound when caught so we released quite a few. There were plenty of fluke and small sharks. Not sure what type of shark but it was fun. The crew was great, especially Kyle. Ready to take the next trip but hoping for sea bass. Only complaint is it get so crowded lines get tangled quite a bit and no toilet paper in the bathroom. Bring your own roll or wet wipes.

My fishing cherry was popped on the Bullet Fleet. I had a great first time with Capt. Jeff, Tommy, and the rest of the crew. We had a Groupon, but who doesn’t these days? For $ 26 per person, we fished and listened to the regulars curse like… sailors. This shindig normally costs $ 60 each. For the price, we got a fishing rod, reel, tackle, and bait. If you’re like me, it will cost $ 3 to replace each sinker that you lose.
The crew are a bunch of loud pottymouths. No worries, they mean well. They were helpful but did not coddle us.
Some notes about Bullet Fleet:
— The day starts early. The boat leaves the dock at 7:30am — not 7:31 and definitely not 7:35. CP time doesn’t work with these guys.
— Wear long sleeves. It gets cold as a witch’s tit.
— Wear long pants, preferably sweats. Again, cold. tit.
— Don’t wear your Sunday best. Fishing is messy. Nothing like some fish guts to kill a nice pair of Sperrys.
— Bring food, water, and booze. We were on the water for 7 hours. Stay satiated, son!
— Dollar bills, yall. The crew (called mates in Fishermanese) work hard. Tip them.
After a long day we came home with 7 fish (fluke and sea bass). Of course, I got the big O (né).