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Recently Booked Jigging Charters In New Jersey

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Point Pleasant Beach

Offshore Canyon Adventure

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40 ft 1 - 12 People From $5,400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Belmar

Fluke, Bluefish, & Stripers Fishing

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46 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Keyport

Fluke Fishing Trip

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36 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,020
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Stone Harbor

New Jersey Inshore Classic

100% (16)
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Cape May

Extended Full Day – Canyons

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37 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Longport

Captains Choice

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52 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400

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More Jigging Charters In New Jersey

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, River in Point Pleasant Beach

2/3 Hour Trip – After Work Soak

100% (2)
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $250
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea Fishing in Point Pleasant Beach

8 HR Summer Flounder

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,080
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Somers Point

Back Bay Fishing

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20 ft 1 - 4 People From $395
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Ocean Township

Midshore Tuna (65Mi)

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29 ft 1 - 4 People From $2,400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Brick Township

14 Hour – Offshore Tuna Trip

100% (1)
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Ocean Township

Offshore Canyon Tuna

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29 ft 1 - 4 People From $3,200
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Everything to Know About Booking a New Jersey jigging charter

What are the best jigging charters in New Jersey?

Why should I book a jigging charter in New Jersey with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 30 jigging trips in New Jersey, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Canyon Adventure guided by Chris, Fluke, Bluefish, & Stripers Fishing guided by Mike, and Fluke Fishing Trip guided by Eddie.

Our guides in New Jersey are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7161 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 jigging guides / fishing lessons in New Jersey? Check out our beginner and family friendly jigging guides in New Jersey.

What types of jigging charters are common in New Jersey?

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

The most commonly sought after species for jigging in New Jersey are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. striped bass, 3. black seabass, 4. bluefish, and 5. flounder.

How much do New Jersey jigging fishing charters cost?

Prices for jigging in New Jersey can range anywhere from about $456 to $5,260, but the average price for a half day trip for jigging in New Jersey is $526. The average price for a full day trip for jigging in New Jersey is $2,727.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for on a jigging charter in New Jersey?

The most popular season to go on a jigging charter in New Jersey is summer, and most anglers book their trips 42 days in advance.

Do I need a New Jersey fishing license and what are the bag limits in New Jersey?

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.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    A few buddies and I went out with Clint and Kyle this past Sat (Oct 18) and we had a fantastic day. We caught close to 100 Black Sea Bass and had about 30 keepers. Clint is an experienced captain and fisherman and knew exactly where to go. Kyle was super helpful and kept our lines active with bait. I would highly recommend these guys and will definitely fish with them again.

    David B. | October 19, 2025

    Trip: Cape May Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Jeff made a great morning of flounder fishing!

    Richard C. | August 24, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    FIVE + stars! Mike is the best captaIn around - expert fisherman, knows his way around a boat, and is PASSIONATE about the catch! He knows what he is doing because he LOVES what he is doing! Sushi every night! Check out our photos!....

    Alex L. | August 4, 2025

    Trip: 14 Hour – Offshore Tuna Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Our family had a wonderful fishing trip with Jeff. We had our 7 year old granddaughter with us and, thanks to Jeff’s help with her fishing rod and making sure she saw her catches up close, she loved this fishing experience. We caught 6 flounder and several other kinds of fish. Jeff was great with communication and scheduling the trip for the best conditions. I strongly recommend him for a private fishing experience.

    Kathleen B. | July 24, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Frank did an excellent job putting us on the fish. We caught 26 fish and 8 keepers in 4 hours. Frank grew up in Wildwood, fishing and knows the back bays 💯

    Doug M. | June 8, 2025

    Trip: Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore

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