Hook & Fin Fishing Charters

Let Hook & Fin Fishing Charters take you out for a fun and productive fishing trip around Atlantic Highlands! With an experienced guide at the helm and prolific waters, you can’t really go wrong – all you have to do is choose what you’d like to catch.

Your captain offers specialized expeditions for some of the favorite local species, so you can chase Blackfish (Tautog), wrestle Striped Bass, and look for Black Seabass on the nearby reefs. Of course, these are not the only fish you can catch here, not by a long shot – Bluefish, Atlantic Salmon, Flounder (Fluke), Bonito, and many more are in the cards.

The boat that will be your ride and fishing platform is a 27’ cuddy cabin, rigged with a 300 HP Mercruiser engine, that will take you to the best spots quickly and safely. Up to 4 anglers can be on a trip and they’ll have plenty of room to fish at the same time. There’s a private toilet on board, so you’ll travel in full comfort.

When it comes to your fishing gear, you’ll be using quality Okuma, Shimano, and Penn tackle, but you’re welcome to bring your own equipment if you’d like. There’s a variety of techniques you can try out and hone, depending on what you’re targeting and how much experience you have.

All you should think about before the trip is getting a fishing license and dressing in layers to avoid the cold. Make sure you’re wearing non-marking shoes and have your raingear at hand, just in case.

The captain will provide water and light snacks, and you can bring your food and drinks as well. Alcohol is not allowed on board, save for beer. Children who are 8 and older can join you on the trip, there are life jackets on the boat for all ages.

Please note that tipping the first mate is customary. Usually, this amount is around 20%.

Get a group of your closest fishing buddies and experience New Jersey fishing at its best with Hook & Fin Fishing Charters!

Located at Monmouth Cove Marina!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    1/2 Day – Black Sea Bass (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    You will fish an area closer to shore for Sea Bass.
    Types of fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Black Seabass July-Aug (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    You will fish an area closer to the shore for Seabass.
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Trip – Fluke (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 4 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    Fishing the New York Bight, Shrewsbury Rocks, and Raritan Bay Areas. Where we fish is determined by weather and fish concentrations. Bag limit is 3 fish 18 inches or greater per angler.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Half Day Striped Bass (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 14 - Nov 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    This is a trip where you'll be trolling with artificial baits. Doubles and triple hook ups are common. Early spring Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook areas.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day – Black Sea Bass (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    You will fish an area closer to the shore for Black Seabass.
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Black Seabass July-Aug(PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    You will fish an area closer to shore for Black Seabass.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Trip – Fluke (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 4 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    Fishing the New York Bight, Shrewsbury Rocks, and Raritan Bay Areas. Where we fish is determined by weather and fish concentrations. Bag limit is 3 fish 18 inches or greater per angler.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
  • Private trip
    1/2 Half Day Blackfish (PM) Aug
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Feb 28
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    Maybe your mornings are usually busy, but that's not a reason to miss out on excellent Blackfish (Tautog) action. These fish are both fun to catch and very tasty, so this is a win-win combo. Dress for the weather before the trip, and stock up on drinks and snacks.
    Types of fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    Half Day Striped Bass (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 14 - Nov 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $580
    Spend the afternoon trolling for Stripers using artificial baits. Doubles and triple hookups are common. Early spring Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook areas.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    Full Day Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 1 (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $920
    We will be checking out some near shore reef and wrecks looking for whatever is in season!! You could expect to catch Black Seabass, Porgy, Bluefish, Fluke, Etc. Never know what we can find depending on the time of year! This trip is for 4 people
    Types of fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Common Ling
    Common Ling
    Squid
    Squid
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Time had by All!
Can\u2019t go wrong with these two
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Angler rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Jillian B.
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great time

VERIFIED   Half Day Striped Bass (AM) on October 19, 2024
The captain and his son were so nice and helpful during our trip. It was my son’s birthday, and it was a great time. We will...
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Bruce D.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Time had by All!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Striped Bass (AM) on November 9, 2024
Landed a few stripers. Captain and First Mate made the trip enjoyable.
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Richard H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great time!

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Trip – Fluke (AM) on June 29, 2024
Captain Steve is great. We had a great time, caught fish, and my kids talked about the trip all afternoon. We will definitely...
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Aaron R.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Black Seabass July-Aug(PM) on August 28, 2024
I went with two sons. The captain was fantastic and would highly recommend. We all caught a nice amount of fish and had loads...
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Paul M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Can’t go wrong with these two

VERIFIED   Half Day Striped Bass (AM) on November 3, 2024
Capt. Steve and his son were great. Slow bite today but they worked hard to get us a couple. I would highly recommend this...
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FAQs about Hook & Fin Fishing Charters

Hook & Fin Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $580 per group - 1/2 Day – Black Sea Bass (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 1/2 Day Black Seabass July-Aug (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 1/2 Day Trip – Fluke (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - Half Day Striped Bass (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 1/2 Day – Black Sea Bass (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 1/2 Day Black Seabass July-Aug(PM) (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 1/2 Day Trip – Fluke (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 1/2 Half Day Blackfish (PM) Aug (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - Half Day Striped Bass (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $920 per group - Full Day Bottom Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hook & Fin Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • GPS with Autopilot
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar 4G

Trips booked with Hook & Fin Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Penn, Okuma)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)

Hook & Fin Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Monster Ledge, Glory Hole, Mud Hole)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Hook & Fin Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hook & Fin Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Salmon (Atlantic)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Your operator

Hook & Fin Fishing Charters
Middletown Township, New Jersey, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2019
I've been an avid fisherman since childhood, and I have over 20 years of experience in inshore and offshore fishing, as well as on the Great Lakes. I started running trips 4 years ago when I acquired my 50-Ton Master Captain's License. I enjoy meeting people and getting them hooked up on fishing! My favorite catches include Blackfish, Fluke, Black Seabass, and anything else willing to take the bait.

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sportcraft
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Marine Power 350
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Monster Ledge, Glory Hole, Mud Hole
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private
GPS
with Autopilot
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Penn, Okuma
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 8, life jackets provided
No Alcohol
Beer allowed
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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