Captain Mac
Captain Mac
Captain Mac is operated by Capt. Joe McNamee. At the age of 19, Joe got his first captain's license and since then, he has been mastering his cast and exploring the waters from Cape May to Brigantine, gaining the necessary knowledge with over 40 years experience operating party and charter boats. If you are looking for an experienced captain who knows the area like the back of his hand, you have found the right place.
The “Captain Mac II” will be your boat for the day. She is a 27’ Shamrock powered by a 315 HP Yanmar engine. Captain Mac II features state-of-the-art navigational electronics and fishfinding technologies on board. There is a private toilet, enclosed cabin to get out of the sun or whatever mother nature throws at you. All tackle and bait will be supplied for you and your party but if you have your own “lucky rod and reel” – feel free to bring them along.
Captain Mac offers a variety of fishing trips that could suit any angler’s needs. A complete beginner or seasoned veteran, everyone is welcome to join in the adventure. All you need to bring is lunch, your favorite drinks, and a sweatshirt – it could be cool on the ocean. The crew will take care of the rest.
Your day out on the water will see you concentrating on local species in season such as: Bluefish, Flounder, Sea Bass, Blackfish, Croakers, Weakfish, Triggerfish, Drumfish and Striped Bass. You might even catch some Sharks. All you have to do is show up.
Customer reviews
- Operates a multi-zone approach that shifts from back-bay areas to offshore stops up to 10 miles out, boosting bite opportunities.
- Family-focused crew shows high patience with kids and can adapt activities for younger anglers or guests with seasickness.
- Bait and tackle are supplied, and the crew perform dockside filleting and post-trip catch cleanup.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (111)
+108Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
89%
- Operates a multi-zone approach that shifts from back-bay areas to offshore stops up to 10 miles out, boosting bite opportunities.
- Family-focused crew shows high patience with kids and can adapt activities for younger anglers or guests with seasickness.
- Bait and tackle are supplied, and the crew perform dockside filleting and post-trip catch cleanup.
Aug 9, 2025
4 Hour Shark fishing morning
Great morning fishing
Booking a shark fishing trip with Captain Mac in Cape May, NJ, was the perfect choice. His professionalism, expertise, and friendly approach made the day effortless and fun. He quickly found the best spots, and the action started right away. Reeling in multiple sharks was an incredible thrill, especially for my son, with Captain Mac offering patient guidance throughout. The gear and boat were top-notch, ensuring safety and comfort. This first-class experience left us eager to book our next trip—I can’t recommend him enough.
Booking a shark fishing trip with Captain Mac in Cape May, NJ, was the perfect choice. His professionalism, expertise, and friendly...
Captain replied
Aug 8, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Top notch, experienced and personable
These guys are great, Captain Mac, and his crewmate Joe are extremely knowledgeable and have fished these waters for decades. We only ended up catching one small fish. Unfortunately, it was a morning where bad weather and wind negatively impacted our success however he did give us the option prior , if we wanted to reschedule or go to an area for smaller fish. However, we opted for taking our chances on several areas and larger fish, and aa any true fisherman knows that this is how it goes sometimes. These guys are personable, extremely knowledgeable with great service . Go with them and you won’t go wrong.
These guys are great, Captain Mac, and his crewmate Joe are extremely knowledgeable and have fished these waters for decades....
Captain replied
Aug 13, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM)
Excellent trip
This trip was great. I took my son ( whos in the spectrum), my daughter and her boyfriend. Capt Mac and Joe were friendly, knowledgable and patient. I could not have found a better group to go out with. Such a wonderful experience with my family. The kids couldnt stop talking about it dinner. If your looking for someone to go out with, look no further. Thank you for a great day.
This trip was great. I took my son ( whos in the spectrum), my daughter and her boyfriend. Capt Mac and Joe were friendly, knowledgable...
Captain replied
Oct 25, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Great Charter Fishing
Joe shared all the best. It was great charter fishing because he shared his boat, his gear, his knowledge, his sea legs, and most importantly his place to catch lots of sea bass. We had a blast!
Joe shared all the best. It was great charter fishing because he shared his boat, his gear, his knowledge, his sea legs, and...
Captain replied
Jun 12, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Great trip with my sons.
Excellent time on our ocean fishing trip. Captain Joe and helper Joe were great. Very knowledgeable and helpful with our excursion. We went out 10 miles and caught a large amount of sea bass. We couldn't hold them all... Helper Joe prepared the fish after the trip so we could enjoy them later that day. Highly recommend for a fishing trip.
Excellent time on our ocean fishing trip. Captain Joe and helper Joe were great. Very knowledgeable and helpful with our excursion....
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (111)
+108Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
89%
- Operates a multi-zone approach that shifts from back-bay areas to offshore stops up to 10 miles out, boosting bite opportunities.
- Family-focused crew shows high patience with kids and can adapt activities for younger anglers or guests with seasickness.
- Bait and tackle are supplied, and the crew perform dockside filleting and post-trip catch cleanup.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great morning fishing
4 Hour Shark fishing morning on August 9, 2025
Booking a shark fishing trip with Captain Mac in Cape May, NJ, was the perfect choice. His professionalism, expertise, and friendly approach made the day effortless and fun. He quickly found the best spots, and the action started right away. Reeling in multiple sharks was an incredible thrill, especially for my son, with Captain Mac offering patient guidance throughout. The gear and boat were top-notch, ensuring safety and comfort. This first-class experience left us eager to book our next trip—I can’t recommend him enough.
Booking a shark fishing trip with Captain Mac in Cape May, NJ, was the perfect choice. His professionalism, expertise, and friendly approach made the day effortless and fun. He quickly found the best spots, and the action started right away. Reeling in multiple sharks was an incredible thrill, especially for my son, with Captain Mac offering patient guidance throughout. The gear and boat were top-notch, ensuring safety and comfort. This first-class experience left us eager to book our next...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Top notch, experienced and personable
4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 8, 2025
These guys are great, Captain Mac, and his crewmate Joe are extremely knowledgeable and have fished these waters for decades. We only ended up catching one small fish. Unfortunately, it was a morning where bad weather and wind negatively impacted our success however he did give us the option prior , if we wanted to reschedule or go to an area for smaller fish. However, we opted for taking our chances on several areas and larger fish, and aa any true fisherman knows that this is how it goes sometimes. These guys are personable, extremely knowledgeable with great service . Go with them and you won’t go wrong.
These guys are great, Captain Mac, and his crewmate Joe are extremely knowledgeable and have fished these waters for decades. We only ended up catching one small fish. Unfortunately, it was a morning where bad weather and wind negatively impacted our success however he did give us the option prior , if we wanted to reschedule or go to an area for smaller fish. However, we opted for taking our chances on several areas and larger fish, and aa any true fisherman knows that this is how it goes sometimes....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Excellent trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 13, 2025
This trip was great. I took my son ( whos in the spectrum), my daughter and her boyfriend. Capt Mac and Joe were friendly, knowledgable and patient. I could not have found a better group to go out with. Such a wonderful experience with my family. The kids couldnt stop talking about it dinner. If your looking for someone to go out with, look no further. Thank you for a great day.
This trip was great. I took my son ( whos in the spectrum), my daughter and her boyfriend. Capt Mac and Joe were friendly, knowledgable and patient. I could not have found a better group to go out with. Such a wonderful experience with my family. The kids couldnt stop talking about it dinner. If your looking for someone to go out with, look no further. Thank you for a great day.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Charter Fishing
4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 25, 2025
Joe shared all the best. It was great charter fishing because he shared his boat, his gear, his knowledge, his sea legs, and most importantly his place to catch lots of sea bass. We had a blast!
Joe shared all the best. It was great charter fishing because he shared his boat, his gear, his knowledge, his sea legs, and most importantly his place to catch lots of sea bass. We had a blast!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip with my sons.
4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 12, 2025
Excellent time on our ocean fishing trip. Captain Joe and helper Joe were great. Very knowledgeable and helpful with our excursion. We went out 10 miles and caught a large amount of sea bass. We couldn't hold them all... Helper Joe prepared the fish after the trip so we could enjoy them later that day. Highly recommend for a fishing trip.
Excellent time on our ocean fishing trip. Captain Joe and helper Joe were great. Very knowledgeable and helpful with our excursion. We went out 10 miles and caught a large amount of sea bass. We couldn't hold them all... Helper Joe prepared the fish after the trip so we could enjoy them later that day. Highly recommend for a fishing trip.
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