# Sunbeam Fleet > Sunbeam Fleet offers fishing and private charters in Waterford, CT, including public fishing trips, special cruises, and family-friendly outings. ## Booking Portal - [Booking Portal] (https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/sunbeamfleet/) : A FareHarbor-powered booking portal for Sunbeam Fleet. ## Activities & Experiences - [All Activities] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/all-activities/) : Overview of all fishing trips, charters, and special cruises available with Sunbeam Fleet, including options for kids and families. Includes links to book online. - [Blackfish (Tautog) Fishing Trip] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/public-trips/blackfish/) : Public blackfish fishing trip with bait included and rod rental available, targeting blackfish in Long Island Sound. Tickets can be booked online. - [Blackfish Fishing Charter] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/private-charters/blackfish/) : Private charter focused on blackfish fishing with bait and tackle included, accommodating up to 40 passengers. Designed for groups wanting a dedicated blackfish trip. - [Burial at Sea] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/special-cruises/burial-at-sea/) : Special cruise offering burial at sea for loved ones with a nautical connection. Provides a way to have ashes laid to rest on the ocean. - [Charter Up To 15 Passengers] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/private-charters/charter-up-to-15-passengers/) : Private fishing charter accommodating up to 15 passengers in Waterford, CT. Targets species such as bass, fluke, and other local fish. - [Charter Up to 50 Passengers] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/private-charters/charter-up-to-50-passengers/) : Large private fishing charter for groups of up to 50 passengers. Offers a group-focused fishing experience along the Connecticut coast. - [Charters Up To 6 Passengers] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/private-charters/charters-up-to-6-passengers/) : Smaller private charter for up to 6 people aboard The Grumpa (42 ft). Ideal for more intimate groups targeting blues, bass, fluke, and more. - [Fireworks Cruise] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/special-cruises/fireworks-cruise/) : Special cruise to view fireworks from the water, with optional beverages and boxed lunches at shore-side prices. Can be reserved online. - [Fishing Trip for Kids] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/public-trips/trips-for-kids/) : Public fishing trips tailored for kids, available June through August. Includes bait and offers rod rentals, with tickets bookable online. - [Fluke Fishing] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/public-trips/fluke-sea-bass-porgy-fishing/) : Public fishing trip focused on catching fluke, with departures on a set weekly schedule. Designed for anglers targeting fluke and other bottom species. - [Half Day Bottom Fishing] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/public-trips/bottom-fishing/) : Half-day public bottom fishing trip for sea bass, porgy, and fluke. Includes bait and is suited for anglers ages 7 and up. - [Open Boat | All Day Local Sea Bass Fishing] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/open-boat-all-day-local-sea-bass-fishing/) : Open-boat, all-day sea bass fishing trip for individuals and small groups. Targets local sea bass grounds with a full-day schedule. - [Porgy Fishing Trip] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/public-trips/porgy/) : Public bottom fishing charter focused on porgy in Connecticut waters. Includes bait, with rod rentals available and online booking. - [Private Event Cruise] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/special-cruises/private-celebration/) : Private celebration cruise for events such as corporate outings, field trips, and birthday parties. Offers customizable on-the-water event experiences. - [Private Fishing Charter] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/private-charters/fishing-charters/) : Private fishing charter where groups can customize their day on the water along Connecticut’s coast. Suitable for ages 6 and up. - [Private Fishing Charter] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/private-fishing-charter/) : Activity listing for booking a private fishing charter with Sunbeam Fleet. Provides another path to arrange a dedicated charter trip. - [Private Harbor Seal Boat Tour] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/special-cruises/private-harbor-seal-cruise/) : Private boat tour on Eastern Long Island Sound to observe harbor seals near Fishers Island and Great Gull Island. Suitable for small groups and families. - [Public Fishing Trip] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/public-trips/fishing-trip/) : Half-day public fishing charter targeting species such as bluefish and striped bass. Includes bait with optional rod rentals and online booking. - [Sunset Fishing] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/public-trips/sunset-fishing-trip/) : Public sunset fishing charter that departs in the evening. Includes bait and offers rod rentals, with booking available online. - [Sunset Fishing Charter] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/private-charters/sunset-fishing/) : Private sunset fishing charter experience on Connecticut’s coast. Designed for small groups wanting to fish during evening hours. ## Plan Your Visit - [Private Charters] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/private-charters/) : Overview page for private fishing charters from Waterford, CT, including typical trip duration and group sizes. Describes suitable occasions such as bachelor parties, team building, and birthdays. - [Public Fishing Trips] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/public-trips/) : Information page for public fishing trips, also known as open party boats. Explains how individuals can purchase tickets and join scheduled deep sea fishing trips. - [Special Cruises] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/special-cruises/) : Overview of special cruises including fireworks trips, lighthouse tours, burials at sea, and other custom cruises. Describes capacity ranges and general trip types. ## Company - [Home] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/home/) : Main informational page describing Captain John’s Sport Fishing Center and the Sunbeam Fleet in Waterford, CT. Highlights the fleet, multi-generational family ownership, and range of charter and cruise offerings. - [About Us] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/about/) : Background information about Captain John’s Sport Fishing Center and Sunbeam Fleet. Introduces ownership and what makes the tours distinctive. - [Special Recipes] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/special-recipes/) : Page sharing special recipes related to preparing fish, including instructions starting from cleaned fillets. Reflects the business’s long family-owned history. ## Contact - [Contact] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/contact/) : Contact page for inquiries about fishing trips, charters, and special cruises. Provides a way to send questions or messages to Sunbeam Fleet. ## Policies & FAQs - [Privacy Policy] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/privacy-policy/) : Privacy policy outlining how Sunbeam Fleet handles user and customer data. ## Blog & Updates - [Fishing Report] (https://sunbeamfleet.com/2023/05/13/fishing-report/) : Blog post dated May 13, 2023 providing a fishing report, including porgy trip results and early-season striped bass charter performance.