Damn Good Bluefish Fishing Charters In New Jersey

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 bluefish trips in New Jersey, and the most popular trips in the area are 8hr Inshore guided by Frank, Half/Full Day – Wreck/Bottom Fish guided by Steve, and Back Bay fishing guided by Jeff.

Our guides in New Jersey are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4850 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly bluefish guides / fishing lessons in New Jersey? Check out our beginner and family friendly bluefish guides in New Jersey.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bluefish in New Jersey as well as inshore fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in New Jersey are light tackle fishing, trolling, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for bluefish in New Jersey can range anywhere from about $455 to $1,980, but the average price for a half day trip for bluefish in New Jersey is $1,084. The average price for a full day trip for bluefish in New Jersey is $1,303.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for bluefish fishing in New Jersey is summer, and most anglers book their trips 33 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in New Jersey, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in New Jersey. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in New Jersey.