Fishing Charters in New Jersey

Browse 134 fishing charters across 46 cities in New Jersey.

134

Charter Listings

46

Fishing Cities

Belmar, Atlantic City, Avalon

Top Destinations

Fishing in New Jersey

New Jersey's Atlantic coast gives anglers access to the Atlantic Ocean and New Jersey's bays. Across the state, charter captains target Striped Bass, Fluke, Bluefish, Tuna, and more, with popular trip styles including offshore, inshore, bay fishing. The best fishing is generally may through october, with peak tuna from july to september.

Top Species

Striped BassFlukeBluefishTunaMahi-MahiSea Bass

Fishing Types

OffshoreInshoreBay FishingWreck Fishing

Best Season

May through October, with peak tuna from July to September

Belmar

Belmar, NJ

9 charters

Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ

8 charters

Avalon

Avalon, NJ

7 charters

Barnegat Light

Barnegat Light, NJ

7 charters

Cape May

Cape May, NJ

7 charters

Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant, NJ

7 charters

Ocean City

Ocean City, NJ

5 charters

Neptune City

Neptune City, NJ

5 charters

Somers Point

Somers Point, NJ

5 charters

Highlands

Highlands, NJ

5 charters

Brick Township

Brick Township, NJ

5 charters

Keyport

Keyport, NJ

5 charters

Middletown Township

Middletown Township, NJ

4 charters

Ocean Township

Ocean Township, NJ

4 charters

Point Pleasant Beach

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

4 charters

Old Bridge Township

Old Bridge Township, NJ

4 charters

Brigantine

Brigantine, NJ

3 charters

Barnegat Township

Barnegat Township, NJ

3 charters

Lacey Township

Lacey Township, NJ

3 charters

Stone Harbor

Stone Harbor, NJ

2 charters

Atlantic Highlands

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

2 charters

Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ

2 charters

Woodbridge Township

Woodbridge Township, NJ

2 charters

Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City, NJ

2 charters

South Amboy

South Amboy, NJ

2 charters

Longport

Longport, NJ

2 charters

Wildwood

Wildwood, NJ

1 charters

Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Crest, NJ

1 charters

Oldmans Township

Oldmans Township, NJ

1 charters

Bayonne

Bayonne, NJ

1 charters

Long Beach

Long Beach, NJ

1 charters

Little Egg Harbor Township

Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ

1 charters

Bordentown

Bordentown, NJ

1 charters

Trenton

Trenton, NJ

1 charters

Tinton Falls

Tinton Falls, NJ

1 charters

Upper Black Eddy

Upper Black Eddy, NJ

1 charters

Sayreville

Sayreville, NJ

1 charters

Tuckerton

Tuckerton, NJ

1 charters

Corbin City

Corbin City, NJ

1 charters

Margate City

Margate City, NJ

1 charters

Hoboken

Hoboken, NJ

1 charters

Mount Arlington

Mount Arlington, NJ

1 charters

Monmouth Beach

Monmouth Beach, NJ

1 charters

Brielle

Brielle, NJ

1 charters

Ventnor City

Ventnor City, NJ

1 charters

Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy, NJ

1 charters

Fishing Charter FAQ for New Jersey

What fish can I catch in New Jersey?
New Jersey anglers target a variety of species in the Atlantic Ocean and New Jersey's bays. Common catches include Striped Bass, Fluke, Bluefish, Tuna, and more depending on the season and region of the state you fish.
When is the best time to go fishing in New Jersey?
The best fishing in New Jersey is generally may through october, with peak tuna from july to september. Different species peak at different times, so there's usually something worth targeting whenever you visit.
Do I need a fishing license for a charter in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey requires all anglers to register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry (free) and may require a license depending on charter type. Check with your captain, as licensed party/charter boats may cover passengers.