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Recently Booked Fishing Charters In New Jersey

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Stone Harbor
New Jersey Inshore Classic

Inshore Fishing Charter in Stone Harbor
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cape May
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Highlands
New Jersey On Light Tackle

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Fishing Charters In New Jersey
Deep Sea, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Old Bridge
Tautog Wreck Trip
Deep Sea, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Old Bridge
Spring Or Fall Stripers
Deep Sea, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Old Bridge
8hr Fluke, Sea Bass, Porgies Or Ling.
Inshore Fishing Charter in Stone Harbor
Nighttime Bridge Hopping Trip
Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in New Jersey
What are the best fishing charters in New Jersey?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 trips in New Jersey, and the most popular trips in the area are Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore guided by Frank, New Jersey Inshore Classic guided by Frank, and Screaming Drag Surf Fishing guided by Frank.
Our guides in New Jersey are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9573 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
The most popular cities to book a charter in New Jersey are Stone Harbor, Old Bridge and Cape May.
Looking for kid friendly charters in New Jersey? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in New Jersey.
What types of fishing charters are common in New Jersey?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular in New Jersey as well as inshore fishing and nearshore fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in New Jersey are: 1. striped bass, 2. bluefish, 3. fluke, and 4. black seabass.
The most common fishing techniques in New Jersey are artificial lure fishing, jigging, and light tackle fishing but bottom fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.
How much do New Jersey fishing charters cost?
in New Jersey prices can range anywhere from an affordable $150 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip in New Jersey is $350. The average price for a full day trip in New Jersey is $1,314.
What month is best for fishing in New Jersey?
The most popular season for fishing in New Jersey is summer, and most anglers book their trips 16 days in advance.
Do I need a New Jersey fishing license and what are the bag limits in New Jersey?
You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in New Jersey don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in New Jersey.
New Jersey Fishing Calendar
Species | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
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Albacore Tuna | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Great | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Amberjack | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Fair |
Bigeye Tuna | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Great | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Black Seabass | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Blue Marlin | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Great | Great | Good | Fair | Fair |
Bluefin Tuna | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Ideal | Ideal | Good | Good | Great | Fair | Fair |
Bluefish | Good | Good | Good | Great | Great | Ideal | Great | Good | Good | Great | Good | Good |
Cod | Great | Great | Great | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Great | Great |
Crab | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Not Allowed |
False Albacore | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Flounder | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Good | Good | Great | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Great | Good |
Hammerhead Shark | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Great | Not Allowed | Great | Good | Good | Good | Great | Good |
Mahi Mahi | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Fair |
Mako Shark | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Great | Good | Good | Good | Good | Great | Great | Good |
Scup | Great | Great | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great |
Striped Bass | Great | Good | Good | Good | Great | Great | Good | Good | Good | Good | Great | Ideal |
Swordfish | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Great | Good | Fair | Fair |
Tautog | Good | Good | Not Allowed | Ideal | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Good | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Good |
Wahoo | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Weakfish | Fair | Fair | Fair | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
White Marlin | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Ideal | Great | Good | Fair | Fair |
Yellowfin Tuna | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Great | Great | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
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The Best Places to Fish in New Jersey
Top Targeted Fishing Species in New Jersey
- Bigeye Tuna
- Black Drum
- Black Seabass
- Blacktip Shark
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Cobia
- False Albacore
- Flounder
- Fluke
- Kingfish
- Mahi Mahi
- Ray
- Sheepshead
- Skate
- Skipjack Tuna
- Spanish Mackerel
- Stingray
- Striped Bass
- Swordfish
- Tautog
- Triggerfish
- Wahoo
- Weakfish
- White Marlin
- Whiting
- Yellowfin Tuna
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How are fishing conditions in New Jersey?
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