Come and explore some of the best inshore waters along the East Coast with Savannah Ray Charters. Based out of Neptune City, NJ, you’ll hit up the brackish waters of the Shark River, getting your fish on against monster, prized fish.

Captain Bill Jemison remembers hunting the woods for worms to use as bait for Catfish as a boy, and has graduated over the years to fish the rich waters of the Atlantic. After retiring from the fire service, he’s now able to dedicate his life to fishing, and promises a passionate, exciting trip to sea.

Step aboard the 25’ Steiger Craft pilothouse and explore the rich waters off the Jersey Shore. Built specifically for fishing these choppy waters, she’ll cut through the waves with ease, as you settle in for a comfortable day out. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard to make yourselves at home, all you need to do is bring some drinks and snacks aboard and settle in for the day.

When it comes to the fishing, you’ll have everything you need for a productive day on the water. The boat boasts outriggers to help you troll, while you’ll have plenty of live bait to entice the bite of your target fish.

Try bottom fishing and trolling for the best results, as you go after some of the East Coast’s most prized creatures. Striped Bass, Fluke, Seabass, Bluefish, Tautog, and many more delicious fish will provide for a day full of fun, with plenty of rewards to take back to shore.

At the end of your trip, Capt. Bill will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home, so you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labor right away.

Whether rain or shine, Savannah Ray Charters will take you to sea. Come and discover the productive waters and head home with lifelong memories and plenty of fish!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    What better way to start the day than with an exciting trip to sea? Head out to the productive nearshore waters off the Jersey Shore and get your fish on against some tough-fighting and tasty fish. Put your bottom fishing skills to the test as you try to land such beauties as Striped Bass, Seabass, Blackfish, Bluefish, Fluke, and more, as you try to fill the boat with some delicious creatures to take home for lunch and beyond.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $500
    If you want to take it easy in the morning, there's no need to miss out on the incredible fishing on offer out of New Jersey. Get your fish on over the course of 3 hours as you head to the rich nearshore waters of Shark River Inlet and around. These waters are full of exciting and delicious fish, and you'll out your angling skills to the test to land beauties like Seabass, Blackfish, Bluefish, Striped Bass, and Fluke.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    Make the most of the rich waters out of Neptune City, NJ, as you spend 6 hours exploring the nearshore shallows. On this trip, you'll have the chance to vary your fishing techniques to fill the boat with delicious fish. Try bottom fishing and trolling to entice the bite of tough-fighting creatures like Seabass, Striped Bass, and Bluefish, or go after tasty Tautog, Fluke, and many more, as you look to land plenty of fish to take home to fill the freezer.
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FAQs about Savannah Ray Charters

Savannah Ray Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Savannah Ray Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Savannah Ray Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (where needed)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Savannah Ray Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Savannah Ray Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Savannah Ray Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog

Meet the Captain

Bill Jemison
Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
46 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since May 2019
An avid angler his whole life, Captain Bill has spent years perfecting his fishing technique. From catching Catfish with worms in the local area to heading out to the Atlantic, he's got experience like no other and promises to use it all to help you fill the boat. He's been running charters since the early 2000s, and knows exactly what makes a successful fishing trip, so geat ready for a fun-filled day out.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass

Boat specs

Steiger Craft (Pilothouse) originally built in 2016. Powered by 2 250HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
where needed
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Must be at least 8 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
Fishing trip in August
Captain Bill is the real deal.
Captain Bill is the real deal.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
92%
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Shaun H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2023
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Dwayne R.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2023
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Michael O.
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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July 2023 PM Fishing - Savannah Ray

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 11, 2023
Booked a 3 hour pm charter on the Savannah Ray with Captain Bill in July 2023 with a friend. Hands down the best boat...
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Boris D. V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Good times!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 16, 2023
I had 3 friends visiting from Europe and we had a limited time slot available for spending quality time on the water. The 3...
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Brian O.
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Excellent
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Captain Bill is the real deal.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 22, 2023
On a day when other boats weren’t catching, Captain Bill put us on fish.  We were the only ones in our spot, and had 2-3...
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