Icon Fishing and Watersports

Whether you’re a total novice or go fishing every weekend, after a trip with Icon Fishing and Watersports you’ll be reeling ‘em in like a pro! Captain Aaron will take you through the steps and give you the benefit of his decade-long local fishing experience.

Check the bite around Ocean City on board his 24’ Crowline Ex. She’s powered by a 260 HP MerCruiser and can propel you and 5 of your partners across the water at a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots – you won’t waste any time traveling. She’s got a spacious back deck with ample seating, so you can stay comfortable even while hitting the more distant offshore fishing grounds.

You don’t have to worry about your kids holding it in for hours, there’s a full-head private toilet on board. Safety is Capt. Aaron’s first priority and the boat is fully equipped according to USCG standards.

Whatever your plan for your fishing trip, Icon Fishing and Watersports can accommodate.

Looking to take the family out on a quick trip to see if they’re into angling? A short 2-hour trip in the Bay is available. Maybe you want to take a stab at reeling in your new personal best Striper? A full day on the water is the way to go. All trips have flexible departure times, and Capt. Aaron will always try accommodate your schedule as much as possible.

You’ll target a whole range of species in a wide variety of waters: from Flounder, Perch, Croaker, Seabass, and others in the Great Egg Harbor Bay to offshore action for Red Snapper, Wahoo, and more species in the Atlantic Ocean.

A first mate is also ready for action on board –  he’ll help you out with anything you need as well as clean and fillet your catch. Both the captain and the first mate work very hard for your enjoyment, gratuity is greatly appreciated.

Build your new favorite fishing memories with Icon Fishing and Watersports. Book today to plan your next adventure!

**The boat is sanitized and thoroughly cleaned in between every trip.**



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $420
    Have little ones and not sure if they'll like being out on the water? Try the 2-hour fishing trip! Enjoy a slow, smooth journey across the bay to one of Captain Aaron's favorite fishing spots. The first mate is on this trip. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $695
    This short fishing trip is perfect for a quick jaunt on the water. You can hit any spot you'd like or let the captain show you his preferred ones. You'll be supplied with all the required equipment and a first mate will assist you with anything else. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $695
    Choose your favorite fishing spot or follow the captain's preferred route. Everything you need is provided (rods, tackle, bait) and a first mate will be there to assist you with any fishing or filleting needs. All new equipment with a very knowledgeable staff. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $805
    You'll head out up to 25 miles offshore. You can hit the captain's favorite spots to fish or pick and choose your own. All equipment you may require is provided as well as fish cleaning and filleting by the first mate. You'll go after a variety of species such as Red Snapper (when in season), Wahoo, Striped Bass, and more. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $805
    Sleep a bit longer and take the time to get ready for an offshore extravaganza! This afternoon trip will take you fishing up to 25 miles offshore for a variety of species like Red Snapper, Wahoo, Striped Bass, Pollock, and whatever else takes the bait. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,025
    You'll head out to the waters around Ocean City such as the Great Egg Harbor Bay, Peck Bay, and other nearby areas. The catch list consists of Flounder, Tautog, Haddock, Perch, and others. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,025
    Check the bait inside the Great Egg Harbor Bay and the surrounding waters on this 6-hour trip. You'll go after Perch, Pollock, Flounder, Seabass, and many other species. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,140
    Head out in the morning before the sun heats up the air too much! You'll fish up to 25 miles off the coast of Ocean City on this trip, while targeting Striped Bass, Kingfish, Red Snapper, Wahoo, and other species. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,140
    Check the Wahoo bite offshore on this 6-hour trip in the afternoon. Other species you can target are Striped Bass, Red Snapper (when in season), Kingfish, and whatever else you run into. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,375
    You can pick and choose what waters to hit on this full day trip, or the captain can recommend some. You'll go after Flounder, Spot, Croaker, Tautog, Perch, Seabass, and whatever takes the bait. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,550
    Head up to 25 miles on this full day offshore adventure! You'll have ample time to target Striped Bass, Pollock, Wahoo, Red Snapper, Kingfish, and many other species on this trip. The captain will provide you with all required equipment. All departure times are flexible and can be discussed with the Captain prior or after booking.

FAQs about Icon Fishing and Watersports

Icon Fishing and Watersports offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $420 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $695 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $695 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $805 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $805 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,025 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,025 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,140 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,140 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,375 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inside Inlet (8 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Icon Fishing and Watersports, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private, full-head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Icon Fishing and Watersports include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Icon Fishing and Watersports offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Icon Fishing and Watersports offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Icon Fishing and Watersports include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pollock
  • Tautog
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Icon Fishing And Watersports
Ocean City, New Jersey, United States
72 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since June 2018
Aaron has been a captain for over eleven years. He is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard for up to one hundred ton vessels, up to two hundred miles offshore. He has captained tour boats, fishing charters, work boats, and more. He is very responsible and quick thinking. Groups can be confident with him at the wheel, we are lucky to have him with our company.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Crowline 240 Ex (Cruiser) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 260HP MerCruiser engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Private, full-head
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (44)
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Angler rating
67
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
87%
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Nikki G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 29, 2023
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Jason C.
Westfield, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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2 hr bay trip with Captain Aaron

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on July 7, 2023
Second year doing this trip with Icon. Perfect timing for my 5 year old son to get into fishing without getting too bored or...
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Cynthia B.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Anthony

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on July 26, 2023
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Ellen C.
Rockville, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Anthony

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on July 13, 2023
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Shawna E.
North Saint Paul, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a Half-Day to Remember!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) on August 1, 2021
Our bachelor/ette troop had an awesome time fishing with Aaron and crew. Aaron was great to work with from a planning perspective...
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