It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ

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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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Lagoon and backbay tour
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $350
    This is a leisurely tour of the lavish lagoons and their stunning homes in the backwaters behind Margate and Ocean City. We will also be sightseeing the birds and wildlife of the area. Bring your sunscreen and some snacks and just enjoy the day.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    4 hr bay and inlet trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $450
    This trip is designed for folks who don’t want to venture into the ocean but stay in the generally calmer waters of the bay. We fish for croakers, weakfish,fluke,and small bluefish. This is a great trip for those with young children who are perhaps on their first venture into saltwater fishing. Bending rods and smiling faces!
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 5 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This is a great trip if you want to explore the more shallow waters of the atlantic ocean. You'll do some trolling and bottom fishing for 5 hours, reeling in different species such as weakfish, croakers, fluke,Bluefish, Seabass, and Scup. All the equipment will be provided for you, just bring some sunscreen, drinks, and snacks, and you're all set!
  • Private trip
    5 hr back bay and inlet trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    Same as the 4 hr trip but you get an extra hour of fishing time which mesns that we can target striped bass in the backwaters in every month. Fluke and an occasional weakfish also are caught.
    Types of fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    Tautog(blackfish) 6 hrs
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    With the new spotlock trolling motor we can sit right on the structure that the big tog call home. The early season runs from april 1-30. The late season starys in October and goes to the end of the year. Great eating fish once you get the knack of hooking them.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Seabass
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 17 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Great fishing for one of the best eating fish in the ocean. Limits are normal on these trips.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Private trip
    7 hr inshore fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    We fish for a multitude of species including fluke, sea bass, weakfish, croakers,spanish mackeral, king mackeral, and an occasional mahi mahi. We troll, cast, and bounce the bottom depending on the species we’re targeting. We are usually up to 15 miles offshore on reefs and wrecks. It’s a great day on the water with everything you need supplied.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    7hr striped bass fishing in the oce
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Dec 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    We target the elusive striped bass within 3 miles of the shore. We troll, cast, jig, ir do whatever is needed to catch these beauties.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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VERIFIED   Lagoon and backbay tour on August 15, 2024
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VERIFIED   Lagoon and backbay tour on July 17, 2024
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VERIFIED   4 hr bay and inlet trip on July 8, 2024
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VERIFIED   4 hr bay and inlet trip on July 7, 2024
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 6, 2023
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FAQs about It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ

It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Lagoon and backbay tour (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 hr bay and inlet trip (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 $550 per group - Tautog(blackfish) 6 hrs (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Seabass (8 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 7 hr inshore fishing (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 7hr striped bass fishing in the oce (7 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)

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
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Stephan Bent
Margate City, New Jersey, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
35 Customer reviews
Response time 8 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

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito

What the boat is 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

Which types of fishing are offered

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
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

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

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.

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

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