Tara Anne Sport Fishing 

4.9/5 (115 reviews)
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 560 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260, United States

Tara Anne Sport Fishing 

Wildwood, NJ, United States
30 ft
6
4.9/5 (115 reviews)

Join Tara Anne Sport Fishing for an exclusive adventure and get ready to load the captain's boat with lots of fish! Your guide for the day, Captain Joe Lyons, has been fishing the waters off the coast of Wildwood, NJ for over 45 years and guiding for 27 years. His charter service is designed for all types of anglers, from beginners to experts, and invites kids of all ages to join in on the fun.

Your vessel for the day is a 30' Island Hopper pilothouse, powered by a 330 HP Cummins engine. She comes with all the necessary safety gear and top-of-the-line equipment and electronics to ensure a successful and safe ride. Inside, you'll find a private toilet and a spacious seating area to relax. She also comes with a Bluetooth radio so you can listen to your favorite songs while you fish.

The Atlantic waters off the coast of Wildwood are filled with a wide variety of fish. Capt. Joe will take you trolling for species such as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, and Striped Bass, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to bottom fish for Flounder, Triggerfish, Tautog, Black Drum, and Black Seabass.

You'll be provided with state-of-the-art Penn gear, as well as high-performance lures and live bait. Your fishing license is included as well, so just arrive 15 minutes early and everything else will be taken care of.

After your trip, the crew will also offer to clean and fillet your catch, so you can go home and enjoy a nice savory meal with the family. Everything is covered, so all you need to bring is snacks and drinks and any other personal items you may need for the ride.

Get ready for an exciting journey and join Tara Anne Sport Fishing in Wildwood, NJ. Invite the whole family and don't forget to bring your camera so you can capture each special moment on board!

Join Tara Anne Sport Fishing for an exclusive adventure and get ready to load the captain's boat with lots of fish! Your guide for the day, Captain Joe Lyons, has been fishing the waters off the coast of Wildwood, NJ for over 45 years and guiding for 27 years. His charter service is designed for all types of anglers, from beginners to experts, and invites kids of all ages to join in on the fun.

Your vessel for the day is a 30' Island Hopper pilothouse, powered by a 330 HP Cummins engine. She comes with all the necessary safety gear and top-of-the-line equipment and electronics to ensure a successful and safe ride. Inside, you'll find a private toilet and a spacious seating area to relax. She also comes with a Bluetooth radio so you can listen to your favorite songs while you fish.

The Atlantic waters off the coast of Wildwood are filled with a wide variety of fish. Capt. Joe will take you trolling for species such as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, and Striped Bass, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to bottom fish for Flounder, Triggerfish, Tautog, Black Drum, and Black Seabass.

You'll be provided with state-of-the-art Penn gear, as well as high-performance lures and live bait. Your fishing license is included as well, so just arrive 15 minutes early and everything else will be taken care of.

After your trip, the crew will also offer to clean and fillet your catch, so you can go home and enjoy a nice savory meal with the family. Everything is covered, so all you need to bring is snacks and drinks and any other personal items you may need for the ride.

Get ready for an exciting journey and join Tara Anne Sport Fishing in Wildwood, NJ. Invite the whole family and don't forget to bring your camera so you can capture each special moment on board!

Joe Lyons
Captain
Joe Lyons
26 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (AM)
Just booked! Last booked: 10 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 1
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Weakfish
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 1
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Weakfish
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Oct 1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Oct 1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 15
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Spring Drum (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 15
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Spring Drum (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 15
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 30
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 1
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
+2
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day-Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Dec 1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Deep Water Seabass (Fall)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 8 - Dec 1
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Deep Water Seabass (Spring)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 22
Seabass (Black)
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4.9
115 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

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

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Tom Diiulio
Tom Diiulio
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great fishing trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 20266 adults

Captain Nick and his first mate put us on fish and we had 29 in the boat within 90 min. They communicated well before the trip and both were friendly, helpful, and patience during our time on the water. it helped that we had calm waters and a beautiful day. While this day will never be replicated, I would recommend this crew for your next fishing adventure.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Joe Lyons
Response from Captain

Tom is was a pleasure taking all of you this morning. I am glad to hear you had a great time. We hope to see you again. Capt Nick.

Maria Morrison
Maria Morrison
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Didn’t see dolphins ;) - but caught some sharks!!
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 7, 20253 adults

What could have been a mediocre day was anything but that! Just before our scheduled arrival, Capt Nick let us know the morning trip hadn’t yielded much and the water conditions were less than perfect - he left it up to us whether we’d like to do the trip or not. We decided to roll the dice and go for it - and we’re happy we did! Capt Nick and Brian were both personable and knowledgable - answering all the questions we asked and sharing some great stories along the way - we even got to share a great dolphin story we heard. Onto the fishing! With no guarantees and the warning that morning run wasn’t very fruitful, we prepared ourselves to not catch much. But we sat out there enjoying the water and sharing some laughs until, suddenly, we got a bite! There were three of us on the trip and we each had the opportunity to reel in a shark. I’m no expert at all - but they were saying each one was probably around 150 - 200 pounds! We had an absolutely wonderful day on the water and each of us now has a new and exciting fishing story to tell our friends - with pictures to prove it! Highly recommend - 5 stars - would do this again!

Reported catch:
Mako Shark
Joe Lyons
Response from Captain

We had a great time taking the 3 of you out. We appreciate the business. We hope to see you again. Capt Nick

Vincent Sheperis
Vincent Sheperis
us
Rhode Island, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Good time
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 20263 adults3 children

Great time. Need to tie the chumb bag little tighter Capt, inside joke. Appreciate the easy going and expertise. Would definitely do it again.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Joe Lyons
Response from Captain

It was a pleasure taking all of you. Brian and I are glad the 4 kids had a great time too. We hope to see you again. We appreciate the business. Capt Nick

Charlie Romanchak
Charlie Romanchak
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 14, 20263 adults

Great afternoon on the water. We caught a bunch of fish and a small sand shark. Being out on the ocean was awesome.

Joe Lyons
Response from Captain

Charlie it was a pleasure taking the three of you. Hope to see you again. Capt Nick

Christopher Snyder
Christopher Snyder
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
fantastic trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 20265 adults

awesome crew and trip! everyone had a great time!

Joe Lyons
Response from Captain

Glad to hear all of you had a great time. We hope to see you again in the future. Capt Nick

FAQs about Tara Anne Sport Fishing

Tara Anne Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Spring Drum (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Spring Drum (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day-Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Deep Water Seabass (Fall) (8 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Deep Water Seabass (Spring) (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Shark Fishing (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Tara Anne Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia system Bluetooth radio
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box Cooler
  • Radar
Trips booked with Tara Anne Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The fish are cleaned once we get back to the dock and is included in the price of the trip )
  • First mate (15–20% tipping is customary )
  • Fishing license (Charter license covers everyone on board )
Tara Anne Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Trips generally range from a few miles off the beach to around 30 miles, depending on the time of year and what we are fishing for that day. )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Tara Anne Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tara Anne Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Joe Lyons
Joe Lyons
Joe Lyons

Wildwood, New Jersey, United States

25 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
115 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Joe Lyons has been fishing for about 5 decades and has been a licensed captain for over 23 years. His son is also a licensed captain and his first mate. Saltwater runs through the Lyons veins and they're proud of their fishing heritage. Their favorite part of the job is being out on the water and teaching kids how to fish. Capt. Joe invites you and the family on an exclusive adventure off the coast of Wildwood, NJ!

25 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
115 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Joe Lyons has been fishing for about 5 decades and has been a licensed captain for over 23 years. His son is also a licensed captain and his first mate. Saltwater runs through the Lyons veins and they're proud of their fishing heritage. Their favorite part of the job is being out on the water and teaching kids how to fish. Capt. Joe invites you and the family on an exclusive adventure off the coast of Wildwood, NJ!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tautog
Tautog
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Island Hopper
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Trips generally range from a few miles off the beach to around 30 miles, depending on the time of year and what we are fishing for that day.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private head
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia system
Bluetooth radio
Outriggers
Ice box
Cooler
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Catch cleaning & filleting
The fish are cleaned once we get back to the dock and is included in the price of the trip
First mate
15–20% tipping is customary
Fishing license
Charter license covers everyone on board

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
No minimum age
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

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