It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ 

4.8/5 (38 reviews)
 Amherst Avenue 9605, Margate City, NJ 08402, United States

It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ 

Margate City, NJ, United States
19 ft
4
4.8/5 (38 reviews)

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Capt Steve has been charter fishing these waters since 1978. Until recently he owned and ran the Free Spirit, a very well known and respected 34' calvin beal downeast boat which he sold and bought a brand new 19' Key West center console to take advantage of the great back bay fishing the area has to offer. On the the It'll do, we will be fishing the backwaters and inlet as well as the near shore reefs out of Great Egg Inlet. The nice thing about fishing in these areas is that you need not worry about sea sickness and the fishing is great! 
You'll be fishing with top-quality equipment which includes Shimano, Fin-Nor, Quantum, and Tsunami rods and reels. The captain will be happy to clean your catch so you can take it home for dinner. Just don't forget to bring an icebox to store it after the trip.

These waters are abundant with marine life, and home to a variety of fish species. You'll be able to fish for bluefish, bonita, black sea bass, Black Drum, Flounder, porgies, triggerfish,striped bass, and under the right conditions, bluefin tuna when available. Depending on your preference, check out the specialized trips and get that bucket list specimen!

This is a family-friendly charter, so feel free to take your kids out on the water and show them a good time! Capt Steve tought for 31 years and has the patience and know how to teach everyone how to catch fish. There are life jackets on board, and kids of all ages are welcome, so you can make some amazing new memories with them.

Depending on the trip If you enjoy your trip, you can consider leaving a 15–20% tip. Make sure to bring sunscreen, hats, food, and drinks so you can fully enjoy your time on the water.

Plan your new fishing adventure and join it'll do sportfishing for your chance to explore some of the most productive waters around with a captain with over 50 years experience.

Capt Steve has been charter fishing these waters since 1978. Until recently he owned and ran the Free Spirit, a very well known and respected 34' calvin beal downeast boat which he sold and bought a brand new 19' Key West center console to take advantage of the great back bay fishing the area has to offer. On the the It'll do, we will be fishing the backwaters and inlet as well as the near shore reefs out of Great Egg Inlet. The nice thing about fishing in these areas is that you need not worry about sea sickness and the fishing is great! 
You'll be fishing with top-quality equipment which includes Shimano, Fin-Nor, Quantum, and Tsunami rods and reels. The captain will be happy to clean your catch so you can take it home for dinner. Just don't forget to bring an icebox to store it after the trip.

These waters are abundant with marine life, and home to a variety of fish species. You'll be able to fish for bluefish, bonita, black sea bass, Black Drum, Flounder, porgies, triggerfish,striped bass, and under the right conditions, bluefin tuna when available. Depending on your preference, check out the specialized trips and get that bucket list specimen!

This is a family-friendly charter, so feel free to take your kids out on the water and show them a good time! Capt Steve tought for 31 years and has the patience and know how to teach everyone how to catch fish. There are life jackets on board, and kids of all ages are welcome, so you can make some amazing new memories with them.

Depending on the trip If you enjoy your trip, you can consider leaving a 15–20% tip. Make sure to bring sunscreen, hats, food, and drinks so you can fully enjoy your time on the water.

Plan your new fishing adventure and join it'll do sportfishing for your chance to explore some of the most productive waters around with a captain with over 50 years experience.

Stephan Bent
Captain
Stephan Bent
48 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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3 hr back bay fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+8
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour back bay charter
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+4
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tautog(blackfish) 4 hrs
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Sheepshead
Scup (Porgy)
Tautog
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hr bay and inlet trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
New For 2025-Crabbing charters!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 5 - Nov 15
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 hr back bay and inlet trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 30
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Seabass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 17 - Sep 1
Seabass (Black)
Scup (Porgy)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 hr inshore fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 15
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
+2
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7hr striped bass fishing in the oce
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 15 - Dec 31
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
38 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (37)

What anglers say

95%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (38)

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Mary Craig
Mary Craig
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Experience!
4 hour back bay charter on June 29, 20262 adults2 children

Great time w Capt Steve and we caught fish!

Stephan Bent
Response from Captain

thanks Mary. 3 generations and they all caught. I enjoyed your family and hope to see you again

Sean Henzie
Sean Henzie
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Striper Trip
4 hour back bay charter on November 15, 20252 adults

Captain has nice gear and is very knowledgeable. He put us on the fish with quality drifts. A lot of boats around us but we were the only ones catching! Would recommend!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Stephan Bent
Response from Captain

it doesn’t hurt to have good anglers. I truly enjoyed watching Jeremy catching fish and you being a great concervationist. lol!!

EILEEN ANDRIS
EILEEN ANDRIS
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2019
3 trips
4.3
Verified
June fishing trip
4 hour back bay charter on June 9, 20263 adults

Sean Schenker
Sean Schenker
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
THE BEST
3 hr back bay fishing on August 15, 20244 adults

Setting out with Captain Stephan, someone who has fished these waters since 1978, we knew we were in great hands. Flexible, kind, fun and humorous in his approach, this trip was excellent on every level. Captain Stephan gave us history, equipment, bait and worked as captain and mate! And it was no easy task, as between the 4 of us (my wife & 2 teen children), we pulled in 71 fish in a 3-hour span! It was an exciting and action-packed AM but never felt rushed, pressured or frantic. The ease of the bay along with the best captain in the area, it was a memory we will never forget. Hoping to get back to the area this Fall to hit some stripers with Captain Stephan again. Don’t hesitate-book a trip with him. You won’t regret it at all! Can’t wait to do it again.

Stephan Bent
Response from Captain

Wow! I sure had fun with all of you even the guitarist amongst us. Thanks

Edward Landau
Edward Landau
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Capt. Steve and Mate Billy
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 6, 20236 adults

Captain Steve was great! Was a hands on Captain and Fishing Expert. Guided us to excellent, productive fishing and we caught more than we could keep! Highly recommend him!!

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Stephan Bent
Response from Captain

Thanks Ed. I truly enjoyed sharing your day of catching

FAQs about It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ

It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 3 hr back bay fishing (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 hour back bay charter (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 hr bay and inlet trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - New For 2025-Crabbing charters! (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Tautog(blackfish) 4 hrs (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 5 hr back bay and inlet trip (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 7 hr inshore fishing (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 7hr striped bass fishing in the oce (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Seabass (8 hours)
When you book a trip with It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Raymarine axiom pro 2
  • Fishfinder 3 fishfinders
  • Live bait well Built in livewell
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn kota 60 lb thrust with spot lock
  • Ice box
  • Radar Raymarine solid state doppler radar
Trips booked with It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Fin-Nor, Shimano, Quantum, Tsunami.)
  • Live bait (All tackle and bait are included in the cost of the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and packaging your catch is included in the trip price)
  • Fishing license (No license is needed on the It'll Do)
  • Fly fishing equipment
It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing (Miles of waterways are available from brigantine t)
It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline (when we are crabbing. great fun!)
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Stephan Bent
Stephan Bent
Stephan Bent

Margate City, New Jersey, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since May 2019

I have loved fishing since I was 7 years old and caught my first Trout in freshwater. In 1963 I caught my first saltwater fish, a Bluefish, and I was hooked! I fished on my own small boats and others for 15 years, and in 1978, I passed my test for my captain's license and so it began. I have fished out of Cape May and Great Egg Inlet for 40 years now and I am proud to say that mine is the only charter boat still around since the time I started. I must be doing something right! I love catching fish but I hate NOT catching fish even more. Nowadays, I find great joy in watching my clients, both young and old, enjoying catching fish. Kids and moms are always welcome. I taught in a school for 31 years, so even if you have no experience fishing, I can and will teach you and your party how to do it.

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since May 2019

I have loved fishing since I was 7 years old and caught my first Trout in freshwater. In 1963 I caught my first saltwater fish, a Bluefish, and I was hooked! I fished on my own small boats and others for 15 years, and in 1978, I passed my test for my captain's license and so it began. I have fished out of Cape May and Great Egg Inlet for 40 years now and I am proud to say that mine is the only charter boat still around since the time I started. I must be doing something right! I love catching fish but I hate NOT catching fish even more. Nowadays, I find great joy in watching my clients, both young and old, enjoying catching fish. Kids and moms are always welcome. I taught in a school for 31 years, so even if you have no experience fishing, I can and will teach you and your party how to do it.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tautog
Tautog
Weakfish
Weakfish
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Flounder
Flounder

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Key west
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
29 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Miles of waterways are available from brigantine t

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Handline
when we are crabbing. great fun!
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Raymarine axiom pro 2
Fishfinder
3 fishfinders
Live bait well
Built in livewell
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Minn kota 60 lb thrust with spot lock
Ice box
Radar
Raymarine solid state doppler radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Fin-Nor, Shimano, Quantum, Tsunami.
Live bait
All tackle and bait are included in the cost of the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and packaging your catch is included in the trip price
Fishing license
No license is needed on the It'll Do
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Kids are always welcome
You keep catch
I will clean and pack your catch for you
Catch and release allowed
Keep what you can use and release the rest.
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Margate City right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog
WeakfishWeakfish

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