Nightwatch Sport Fishing 

4.9/5 (51 reviews)
 901 Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006, United States

Nightwatch Sport Fishing 

Barnegat Light, NJ, United States
25 ft
4
4.9/5 (51 reviews)

For your next trip to New Jersey, you’ll want to spend a day fishing with Captain Alan of Nightwatch Sport Fishing. He’s a local to the area and has spent a lifetime fishing the waters out of Barnegat Light. As well as being there every step of the way for you on your trip, Capt. Alan will point out local wildlife and tell you about them – ecology and the moral way of fishing are both very important to him.

You’ll spend the day on his 22’ Kencraft boat that has plenty of space for up to 3 anglers to fish from. The boat is decked out with safety and navigational gear, including a fishfinder and GPS. It also features a T-top to provide you protection from the sun. Pair this with Capt. Alan’s 5 decades of fishing experience, and you’ll be on the fish in no time!

You’ll mostly be using light tackle to target Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Seabass, Weakfish, and more. You’ll be trolling, spinning, jigging, or popping on a trip with Capt. Alan. Feel free to bring along your own fly fishing gear if you’d like.

Children over 10 are welcome on board and will have life vests provided for them. Children will have a great story to tell their friends back at school after a fishing trip with Capt. Alan. The boat is non-smoking.

Included in the price of the trip are all the conventional, spinning, trolling, and baitcasting rods and reels. The captain will provide all bait, live or artificial, depending on which species you’ll be targeting. This is prepared before the trip for you. Your catch that can be kept legally will be cleaned at the end of the trip.

You’ll need to bring along a small cooler of food and drinks. Don’t forget your sun protection and polarized sunglasses, and you’ll be ready for a top day out.

Book a trip with Nightwatch Sport Fishing for an unforgettable fishing trip with Capt. Alan.

Note: Trip starting times are flexible.

For your next trip to New Jersey, you’ll want to spend a day fishing with Captain Alan of Nightwatch Sport Fishing. He’s a local to the area and has spent a lifetime fishing the waters out of Barnegat Light. As well as being there every step of the way for you on your trip, Capt. Alan will point out local wildlife and tell you about them – ecology and the moral way of fishing are both very important to him.

You’ll spend the day on his 22’ Kencraft boat that has plenty of space for up to 3 anglers to fish from. The boat is decked out with safety and navigational gear, including a fishfinder and GPS. It also features a T-top to provide you protection from the sun. Pair this with Capt. Alan’s 5 decades of fishing experience, and you’ll be on the fish in no time!

You’ll mostly be using light tackle to target Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Seabass, Weakfish, and more. You’ll be trolling, spinning, jigging, or popping on a trip with Capt. Alan. Feel free to bring along your own fly fishing gear if you’d like.

Children over 10 are welcome on board and will have life vests provided for them. Children will have a great story to tell their friends back at school after a fishing trip with Capt. Alan. The boat is non-smoking.

Included in the price of the trip are all the conventional, spinning, trolling, and baitcasting rods and reels. The captain will provide all bait, live or artificial, depending on which species you’ll be targeting. This is prepared before the trip for you. Your catch that can be kept legally will be cleaned at the end of the trip.

You’ll need to bring along a small cooler of food and drinks. Don’t forget your sun protection and polarized sunglasses, and you’ll be ready for a top day out.

Book a trip with Nightwatch Sport Fishing for an unforgettable fishing trip with Capt. Alan.

Note: Trip starting times are flexible.

Alan Thomas
Captain
Alan Thomas
56 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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August 2026
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Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 17
Tuna (Bluefin)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+4
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 7 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.9
51 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (64)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Mike Sare
Mike Sare
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Unforgettable Day of Fishing!
Half Day Trip on July 25, 20262 adults1 child

You won’t find a more experienced and pleasant captain. Alan was patient, fun to talk with, and clearly knows boats and fishing. We were catching the whole time and it was the perfect first time experience.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Alan Thomas
Response from Captain

can’t wait to have you on the boat agsin first class

David Chavis
David Chavis
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great experienced Captain
Half Day Trip on August 4, 20261 adult

Alan knows his stuff. He was prepared and helpful, fish and weather were less cooperative. Good time. I would go out again with Alan.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Alan Thomas
Response from Captain

thanks David lots of fun fishing with was afraid those big bluefish weee going to win the battle, but you persevered

Brian Cinoski
Brian Cinoski
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day in the water!
Half Day Trip on July 14, 20262 adults1 child

Caught some nice bluefish and fluke. The boys had a lot of fun learning from Capt Alan. Thanks for a great day!

Alan Thomas
Response from Captain

Brian enjoyed fishing with your family hope to see you all again

Kevin Van De Weert
Kevin Van De Weert
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Alan
Half Day Trip on July 7, 20262 adults

Reported catch:
Flounder
Alan Thomas
Response from Captain

thanks Kevin hope to fish again with you

Seamus Morley
Seamus Morley
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Great day in the water.
Half Day Trip on August 27, 20253 adults

It was tough conditions, but Captain Alan kept working to get us all the right spots. Ended up catching 7 fluke and a sea robin. Great day.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Alan Thomas
Response from Captain

FAQs about Nightwatch Sport Fishing

Nightwatch Sport Fishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Nightwatch Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system Infusion stereo
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Nightwatch Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Conventional, spinning, trolling, & bait casting)
  • Live bait (Spot are included at 3.50 ea)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Will clean legal catch )
  • Drinks
Nightwatch Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Nightwatch Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing (Bring your own gear)
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Nightwatch Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Your captain

Alan Thomas
Alan Thomas
Alan Thomas

Barnegat Light, New Jersey, United States

11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019

Captain Alan has over 5 decades of experience running boats. He decided to start running charters after a lifetime of fishing, to teach the public the right and moral way to fish. He also aims to teach his guests something about the sea and the wildlife they encounter. If you're lucky enough to see a sea turtle or other wildlife, you can bet that Capt. Alan will pause and tell you about them – ecology is very important to him.

11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019

Captain Alan has over 5 decades of experience running boats. He decided to start running charters after a lifetime of fishing, to teach the public the right and moral way to fish. He also aims to teach his guests something about the sea and the wildlife they encounter. If you're lucky enough to see a sea turtle or other wildlife, you can bet that Capt. Alan will pause and tell you about them – ecology is very important to him.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Tautog
Tautog
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own gear
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Infusion stereo
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Conventional, spinning, trolling, & bait casting
Live bait
Spot are included at 3.50 ea
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Will clean legal catch
Drinks

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
Min. age 10, life vests on board
No smoking
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

 Checks

What’s biting in Barnegat Light right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog

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