Fin Chaser Sportfishing – Point Pleasant
Fin Chaser Sportfishing operates for 20 consecutive seasons around New York and New Jersey, offering premium-quality fishing charters. Launching out of Manasquan Inlet, Point Pleasant Beach, you will be perfectly placed to enjoy incredible sportfishing both inshore and offshore, and Capt. Frank will make sure that is exactly what you get.
You will be fishing aboard a 36’ Contender fisharound, powered by triple Yamaha 250s up to a hair-raising 35 knots. The boat has quality Raymarine electronics to pinpoint the best fishing spots and outriggers for the best trolling spreads offshore.
Fin Chaser Sportfishing makes a point to never stress about the fuel gauge. Offshore trips last as much at 16 hours, heading 80-90 miles out to the incredible fishing grounds of the Hudson Canyon. Out here, you will find White Marlin, Thresher Sharks, Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. You will focus on trolling and chunking to battle the biggest and meanest of each species.
But you don’t need to travel far to find big hookups. Fishing the inshore and nearshore waters, you can target Striped Bass, Bluefish, Tautog, Flounder, Fluke, and more. With so many species to choose from, it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of techniques to choose from, but these guys take things to a whole new level.
Capt. Frank and his skilled first mate are light tackle and fly fishing experts, and the boat is full of tournament-ready tackle for both these techniques. It doesn’t stop there, though. On your trip, you can troll, chunk, jig, spin, pop, bottom fish, and drift fish. You will also have a choice of live bait, lures, and of course, flies.
If you’re looking for that dream fishing charter on the Jersey Shore, look no further. These guys have the skills, the equipment, and the experience to get you reeling in fish bigger than you could imagine. So what are you waiting for? Head to Point Pleasant Beach and let the battle begin!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
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+51Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
93%
Jul 29, 2025
The captain canceled
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Aug 19, 2024
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM)
Fin Chasers Point Pleasant - Not just a top sportfishing outfit - Family friendly charters too!
Fin Chasers @ Point Pleasant are true professionals. They are well stocked with gear, and multiple fresh bait options so you don't have the burden of bringing much with you other than your lunch for the day. Our charter, headed by Captain Ryan, was excellent. Captain Ryan was well prepped and had several location/options for to us fish given the not so perfect weather the day of our trip. He was extremely helpful and patient with our kids, and kept the bait and net support coming under a steady flow of 'fish on'. We had a great bounty of black sea bass, and fluke in spite of the not so perfect weather and surf. Everyone in our party caught fish, with keepers. I recall hearing other boats talking over the boat radio, and not having as much luck as we did. A big thanks to Captain Ryan for making our family fishing event so special! I definitely recommend Fin Chasers, and Captain Ryan for your next trip.
Fin Chasers @ Point Pleasant are true professionals. They are well stocked with gear, and multiple fresh bait options so you...
Aug 1, 2024
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM)
Great Captain and Great Trip
We had an awesome time doing some fishing for Sea Bass, Ling Cod, and Fluke with Captain Anthony. He was very knowledgeable about our location near Point Pleasant, NJ and had us catching a ton of fish from our first line drop. We fished one of the ship wreck areas for Sea Bass and Ling Cod, near shore for Fluke, and in the river for Fluke. He really worked hard to find the fish for us. He is a genuinely nice individual and we had a great time getting to know him. We will definitely charter with him again.
We had an awesome time doing some fishing for Sea Bass, Ling Cod, and Fluke with Captain Anthony. He was very knowledgeable about...
Belmar, NJ
Aug 1, 2020
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM)
Half Day with Captain Frank Wagenhoffer
The day was fabulous. Frank called us the night before to come earlier than planned as he noticed the weather would get rough in the late afternoon. We arrived in Brielle and was met at the pier with a beautiful 36 foot clean well equipped fishing boat with a bathroom and downstairs kitchen/sleeping area. Frank knows where the fish are. He went out about 17 miles to where the wreks are and immediately began to pull in Sea Bass. We must have caught 70 fish but had to throw most back due to size and type. The ones we caught were filleted on board and put on ice. We had a gourmet dinner of fresh Sea Bass last night and have enough frozen for 2-3 more meals. He and his crew were delightful, well informed and very attentive.
The day was fabulous. Frank called us the night before to come earlier than planned as he noticed the weather would get rough...
Laurelton, New Jersey
Jun 29, 2023
4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM)
4 hour fishing trip
Phenomenal trip. Great captain and guide. Highly recommend!
Phenomenal trip. Great captain and guide. Highly recommend!
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (54)
+51Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
93%
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on July 29, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Fin Chasers Point Pleasant - Not just a top sportfishing outfit - Family friendly charters too!
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 19, 2024
Fin Chasers @ Point Pleasant are true professionals. They are well stocked with gear, and multiple fresh bait options so you don't have the burden of bringing much with you other than your lunch for the day. Our charter, headed by Captain Ryan, was excellent. Captain Ryan was well prepped and had several location/options for to us fish given the not so perfect weather the day of our trip. He was extremely helpful and patient with our kids, and kept the bait and net support coming under a steady flow of 'fish on'. We had a great bounty of black sea bass, and fluke in spite of the not so perfect weather and surf. Everyone in our party caught fish, with keepers. I recall hearing other boats talking over the boat radio, and not having as much luck as we did. A big thanks to Captain Ryan for making our family fishing event so special! I definitely recommend Fin Chasers, and Captain Ryan for your next trip.
Fin Chasers @ Point Pleasant are true professionals. They are well stocked with gear, and multiple fresh bait options so you don't have the burden of bringing much with you other than your lunch for the day. Our charter, headed by Captain Ryan, was excellent. Captain Ryan was well prepped and had several location/options for to us fish given the not so perfect weather the day of our trip. He was extremely helpful and patient with our kids, and kept the bait and net support coming under a...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Captain and Great Trip
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 1, 2024
We had an awesome time doing some fishing for Sea Bass, Ling Cod, and Fluke with Captain Anthony. He was very knowledgeable about our location near Point Pleasant, NJ and had us catching a ton of fish from our first line drop. We fished one of the ship wreck areas for Sea Bass and Ling Cod, near shore for Fluke, and in the river for Fluke. He really worked hard to find the fish for us. He is a genuinely nice individual and we had a great time getting to know him. We will definitely charter with him again.
We had an awesome time doing some fishing for Sea Bass, Ling Cod, and Fluke with Captain Anthony. He was very knowledgeable about our location near Point Pleasant, NJ and had us catching a ton of fish from our first line drop. We fished one of the ship wreck areas for Sea Bass and Ling Cod, near shore for Fluke, and in the river for Fluke. He really worked hard to find the fish for us. He is a genuinely nice individual and we had a great time getting to know him. We will definitely charter...
Belmar, NJ
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day with Captain Frank Wagenhoffer
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on August 1, 2020
The day was fabulous. Frank called us the night before to come earlier than planned as he noticed the weather would get rough in the late afternoon. We arrived in Brielle and was met at the pier with a beautiful 36 foot clean well equipped fishing boat with a bathroom and downstairs kitchen/sleeping area. Frank knows where the fish are. He went out about 17 miles to where the wreks are and immediately began to pull in Sea Bass. We must have caught 70 fish but had to throw most back due to size and type. The ones we caught were filleted on board and put on ice. We had a gourmet dinner of fresh Sea Bass last night and have enough frozen for 2-3 more meals. He and his crew were delightful, well informed and very attentive.
The day was fabulous. Frank called us the night before to come earlier than planned as he noticed the weather would get rough in the late afternoon. We arrived in Brielle and was met at the pier with a beautiful 36 foot clean well equipped fishing boat with a bathroom and downstairs kitchen/sleeping area. Frank knows where the fish are. He went out about 17 miles to where the wreks are and immediately began to pull in Sea Bass. We must have caught 70 fish but had to throw most back due to...
Laurelton, New Jersey
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 hour fishing trip
4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 29, 2023
Phenomenal trip. Great captain and guide. Highly recommend!
Phenomenal trip. Great captain and guide. Highly recommend!
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