Fins and Feathers Outfitters 

4.9
(77 reviews)
 54th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202, United States–

Fins and Feathers Outfitters 

Avalon, NJ, United States
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23 ft
6
4.9
(77 reviews)

Invite the family for a fun day of fishing off the coast of New Jersey with Fin and Feathers Outfitters! Your captain will take you through the Intracoastal Waterway, Delaware Bay, and further out into the Ocean to give you an authentic Northeast fishing experience.

Your trip will take place on a 23' Parker center console, equipped with top-of-the-line navigational equipment and safety gear. She also comes with removable outriggers and downriggers, a live bait tank, and state-of-the-art fishing tackle. Each trip accommodates up to 6 guests and children are welcome to join, however, you'll typically stay more inshore on kids' fishing trips.

You'll be able to explore the Delaware Bay and target Flounder, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Black Drum, and many more. You can bottom fish, troll, drift, or challenge yourself to some fly fishing as well. Fly fishing trips are typically reserved for 2 people at a time and you'll be provided with all the necessary equipment. You can also fish the Intracoastal Waterway and target other inshore species, such as Spotted Seatrout or go on an exciting crabbing adventure!

Nearshore waters produce many species that are fun to target, such as Bonito, False Albacore, Tautog, Sharks, and more. In the summer and fall months, you can head more offshore to troll or wreck and reef fish for a wider range of species, such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo.

Whether you're an avid angler or just want to enjoy the scenery and sit back and relax with the family, Fin and Feathers Outfitters have got you covered! Your fishing license is also included, so all you need to bring is food and drinks and get ready for an exciting journey!

Invite the family for a fun day of fishing off the coast of New Jersey with Fin and Feathers Outfitters! Your captain will take you through the Intracoastal Waterway, Delaware Bay, and further out into the Ocean to give you an authentic Northeast fishing experience.

Your trip will take place on a 23' Parker center console, equipped with top-of-the-line navigational equipment and safety gear. She also comes with removable outriggers and downriggers, a live bait tank, and state-of-the-art fishing tackle. Each trip accommodates up to 6 guests and children are welcome to join, however, you'll typically stay more inshore on kids' fishing trips.

You'll be able to explore the Delaware Bay and target Flounder, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Black Drum, and many more. You can bottom fish, troll, drift, or challenge yourself to some fly fishing as well. Fly fishing trips are typically reserved for 2 people at a time and you'll be provided with all the necessary equipment. You can also fish the Intracoastal Waterway and target other inshore species, such as Spotted Seatrout or go on an exciting crabbing adventure!

Nearshore waters produce many species that are fun to target, such as Bonito, False Albacore, Tautog, Sharks, and more. In the summer and fall months, you can head more offshore to troll or wreck and reef fish for a wider range of species, such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo.

Whether you're an avid angler or just want to enjoy the scenery and sit back and relax with the family, Fin and Feathers Outfitters have got you covered! Your fishing license is also included, so all you need to bring is food and drinks and get ready for an exciting journey!

Fins and Feathers Outfitters
Charter Operator
Fins and Feathers Outfitters
31 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip inner coastal (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 30
Flounder
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip inner coastal (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 30
Flounder
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Reef Trips
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seabass (Black)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Black Drum
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 10
Black Drum
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Night Bite Black Drum
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 10
Black Drum
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Bottom Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Aug 30
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
US $875
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day – Trolling Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 30 - Dec 30
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+5
US $1,075
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
77 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (226)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

Reviews (77)

  • Mike Miller
    Mike Miller
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Jim

    Half Day Trip inner coastal (PM) on July 10, 2023 • 5 adults

    Captain Jim was entertaining and very helpful. The special performance of the dolphins capped off a wonderful trip.

  • Steven Doyle
    Steven Doyle
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    4.0
    Verified

    Half day afternoon trip cut short due to storms!

    Half Day Trip inner coastal (PM) on July 3, 2021 • 5 adults • 3 children

    We were a little confused about where to meet the Capt for this charter but he found us parked in the boat launch parking lot! Excellent attitude and tried his best to get us on the fish! Family of 5 with 3 young boys in the mix (ages 11, 9, 7). Capt was friendly and patient. Unfortunately, due to an unpredictable storm approaching the trip had to be called for safety reasons early into the experience. The owner Jim was understanding and responsive to inquiries - and even offered a partial refund to accommodate for the unfortunate weather causing our trip to be cut short! Awesome customer service. Thanks for everything and if we’re down this way again in the future we would book with them again! ~Doyle Fam

  • Alyssa Hulbert
    Alyssa Hulbert
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day Trolling

    Full Day – Trolling Nearshore on August 24, 2020 • 2 adults

    Bought as a gift for my husband’s birthday and it was a perfect gift! My husband, brother, and father took the full day trolling trip and couldn’t stop raving about their experience when they got back! Jim and Nick were excellent! The guys caught Mahi Mahi and tuna and when back at the dock Jim filleted the fish for them to take home and make for a delicious dinner! Highly recommend this trip and crew!

  • Patricia Fetterman
    Patricia Fetterman
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great family trip!

    Half Day Trip inner coastal (AM) on September 11, 2022 • 6 adults

    We all had a great time! Captain jim was very helpful and we even caught a flounder! Highly recommend!

  • Daniel Mcgroary
    Daniel Mcgroary
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Morning with Captain Jim on the water

    Half Day Trip inner coastal (AM) on June 14, 2022 • 6 adults

    Jim was great, turned a bad weather day in to an enjoyable morning and fresh catch snack for lunch

  • Brandon Wood
    Brandon Wood
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day pm trip with Capt. Jim and had a blast!!

    Half Day Trip inner coastal (PM) on June 13, 2021 • 2 adults

    My buddy and I had a blast we caught a few flounder, I even snagged 2 horseshoe crabs on accident but all in all had a blast. We can't wait to plan our next trip with him might even give duck hunting a shot this year with him!!!

  • Danielle Sargent
    Danielle Sargent
    Repeat angler
    us
    Delaware, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip 6/11/21

    Half Day Trip inner coastal (AM) on June 12, 2021 • 2 adults

    Although we didn’t catch very much, the winds were a little high and it was a little chilly but we had an overall amazing experience! Captain was extremely nice, very informative and made it an overall great experience! Would highly recommend.

  • Jered Edmundson
    Jered Edmundson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day

    Half Day Trip – Black Drum on June 3, 2022 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Caught a lot of sharks. Found the fish!

  • William A Heriegel
    William A Heriegel
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Watching your children and grandchildren learn and experience a fishing trip with a experienced captain who shows the youngest and oldest there are small and large things to learn when having a great time and having great fun.

    Full Day Bottom Fishing Trip on July 17, 2022 • 5 adults • 1 child
  • John Guttman
    John Guttman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day trip with Captain Jim Weiser.

    Half Day Trip inner coastal (AM) on July 20, 2019 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Can't thank you enough for your genuine kindness and respect to my family. Even though it was not a banner fishing day the kids absolutely raved about it all weekend long. The memory I have of them enjoying that time on the water is priceless. My daughter was like a rock star at camp with the pictures and video of the shark. You went way above and beyond to make it a great day and we are all very, very grateful. Now the kids will want me to get a boat!

FAQs about Fins and Feathers Outfitters

Fins and Feathers Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip inner coastal (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip inner coastal (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Reef Trips (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Black Drum (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Night Bite Black Drum (6 hours)
  • US $875 per group - Full Day Bottom Fishing Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,075 per group - Full Day – Trolling Nearshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fins and Feathers Outfitters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Twin units
  • Fishfinder Twin Loran units
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers Removable
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fins and Feathers Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Ugly Stik, & Daiwa )
  • Live bait (If we fish for bait it is part of the time on the water. We charge by half day or full day trips. That is dock to dock time period. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning of fish is included in the price of the trip. No extra charge.)
  • Fishing license (Our fishing license will cover all charter guest on the boat. No extra license needed as long as guest are on the boat. If the fish from a dock they will need a salt water license which is free on the nj fishing website. )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Fins and Feathers Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 30 miles )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Fins and Feathers Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fins and Feathers Outfitters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Dogfish
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Fins and Feathers Outfitters
Fins and Feathers Outfitters
Avalon, New Jersey, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
77 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since April 2019
Captain Jim Weiser has been fishing off the coast of New Jersey for over 40 years. He's a certified Master Captain with the U.S. Coast Guard and has been running charters on the Delaware Bay and near coastal waters of the Atlantic since 1995. Capt. Jim targets Flounder, Croakers, Stripers, Black Drum, Bluefish, Trout, Sharks, and whatever else bites! You'll be supplied with top-notch rods and reels, as well as bait and lures. Get ready for a productive fishing trip and join Fins and Feathers Outfitters for an adventure off the coast of New Jersey with one of their captains!
Fins and Feathers Outfitters
Fins and Feathers Outfitters
Fully verified
4
reports
77
reviews
2019
member since
~6h
response
Captain Jim Weiser has been fishing off the coast of New Jersey for over 40 years. He's a certified Master Captain with the U.S. Coast Guard and has been running charters on the Delaware Bay and near coastal waters of the Atlantic since 1995. Capt. Jim targets Flounder, Croakers, Stripers, Black Drum, Bluefish, Trout, Sharks, and whatever else bites! You'll be supplied with top-notch rods and reels, as well as bait and lures. Get ready for a productive fishing trip and join Fins and Feathers Outfitters for an adventure off the coast of New Jersey with one of their captains!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Dogfish
Dogfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tautog
Tautog
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Dogfish
Dogfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Thomas L.
    Thomas L.
  • Angler proudly displaying a small fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Peter S.
    Peter S.
    As promised, lotsa fish. the captain took care of everything and kept our lines in the water. the trip ran a bit long because we the fishing was hot on the last run. great trip!
  • Two anglers actively fishing from a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Thomas F.
    Thomas F.
    good day out on the water. Fishing was slow but capt was great and we ended up having a goodtime.
  • Solo angler holding two freshly caught fish aboard a center-console boat on open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    Aaron T.
    Aaron T.
    It was an awesome and relaxing rare day with all 6 of us together. My wife and 4 boys (18, 16, 13, 8) were treated to a great day out in the ocean, fishing, talking, and just being together. Jim was the catalyst to this. Personable from the moment we arrived to the time we got back to the marina. He was a true professional when it came to operating the boat to equipping us to fish. Throughout the trip, handling everything from baiting to detangling lines, Jim was calm and conversational making the whole family relaxed and just having fun. All around a great afternoon. Recommend Jim/Fins and Feathers to family, guys trip or sport fisherman a like. Couldn’t say 1 bad thing.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a long ribbonfish aboard a center-console boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Domenic O.
    Domenic O.
    Captain Jim was very informative and interacted with the crew very well! Took us out to the ocean water where everyone on the boat caught at least one fish. Captain Jim took pictures and videos to capture some great memories. Will definitely book again in the future. Thanks Captain Jim for a great time. Stay safe
  • Adult angler holding a flounder aboard a fishing boat on open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Mike M.
    Mike M.
    Captain Jim was entertaining and very helpful. The special performance of the dolphins capped off a wonderful trip.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large flounder while fishing from a small boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Emma  .
    Emma .
    This trip was so much fun not only for the anglers in our group but the non angler too! We all caught many fish. Jim was an excellent captain. He really knew the best spots to fish and showed us the sights. His boat was well equipped and powerful! Today the trip gave us some great memories that we will cherish. Thanks Jim.
  • Group of anglers seated inside a charter boat cruising through coastal waters, with bridge and waterfront homes visible in the background.
    Terry H.
    Terry H.
  • Group of anglers posing inside a center-console fishing boat near a coastal bridge, with onboard seating, cooler, and charter gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Patricia F.
    Patricia F.
    We all had a great time! Captain jim was very helpful and we even caught a flounder! Highly recommend!
  • Family group posing on the bow of a fishing charter boat, with forward seating, railings, rod holders, and calm coastal water in the background.
    Matthew W.
    Matthew W.
    My wife, two boys and I had a great time fishing with Captain Jim today. Jim is a total pro and has full command of the various fishing spots, his boat, gear and safety. His pleasant personality will insure a fun day on the water.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Twin units
Fishfinder
Twin Loran units
Live bait well
Outriggers
Removable
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Ugly Stik, & Daiwa
Live bait
If we fish for bait it is part of the time on the water. We charge by half day or full day trips. That is dock to dock time period.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning of fish is included in the price of the trip. No extra charge.
Fishing license
Our fishing license will cover all charter guest on the boat. No extra license needed as long as guest are on the boat. If the fish from a dock they will need a salt water license which is free on the nj fishing website.
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All ages are welcome!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 PayPal

What’s biting in Avalon right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TautogTautog
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
WahooWahoo

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