If you’re excited about a fishing and crabbing adventure, search no more. Reel Fowl Outfitters creates unforgettable moments on the water. Huge water surface and varied terrain make the Barnegat Bay a unique ecosystem in New Jersey. This means plenty of great fishing opportunities. Captain Mike Bell’s been fishing this very spot forever and he’ll be more than happy to welcome you and help you have the best fishing experience possible.

Your ride’s going to be a 21’ Carolina skiff powered by a 115 HP Johnson engine. This skiff is perfect for up to 4 anglers. She’s got a spacious platform from which all of you can fish at the same time, with plenty of room to sit comfortably. A good electronic navigation system goes without saying.
 
This hidden gem of New Jersey offers you many opportunities for chasing elusive and delicious fish. If you’re aiming for Flounder, Weakfish, Bluefish, or Striped Bass for dinner, then you’re in the right place. If you’d like to do some crabbing, the best time to do it is early spring to early winter. These trips will see you bottom fish, jig, and drift fish.

If you choose to keep your catch, Captain Mike will clean and cut it for you at the end of the trip. He’s got you covered for all the gear and live bait, as well as for life jackets. Snacks and bottled water will await you on board. Yours is only to bring fishing licenses.

Grab your whole family and join Reel Fowl Outfitters in exploring the wonderful Barnegat Bay.



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  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    Experience the stunning nature of the Barnegat Bay in the morning and fish the flats for Bluefish, Weakfish, Flounder, and Striped Bass. Grab your fishing licenses and set out for this great 5 hour trip.
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FAQs about Reel Fowl Outfitters

Reel Fowl Outfitters offers the following trip to customers:
  • $500 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Fowl Outfitters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel Fowl Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Reel Fowl Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Reel Fowl Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Fowl Outfitters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish

About the Captain

Mike Bell
Barnegat Light, New Jersey, United States
4 Customer reviews
Response time 24 hours
Member since January 2020
Captain Mike Bell grew up fishing the Barnegat Bay and the surroundings. He also runs a duck hunting guide service. He has more than 40 years of fishing experience in New Jersey and is eager to share his knowledge with other anglers. What he likes best about his job is meeting new people, so he hopes to see you on board soon!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish

Boat specs

Carolina skiff (Skiff) originally built in 2003. Powered by a 115HP Johnson engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Capt Mike & Capt Anthony
Half Day Trip with Capt Mike & Capt Anthony
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Kevin G.
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Excellent
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Half Day Trip with Capt Mike & Capt Anthony

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 14, 2020
Couldn’t have asked for a better day out on the water with Reel Fowl Outfitters. The lines were tight all day with some nice...
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Joe D.
Vincentown, NJ
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 15, 2020
Mike tried his best to put us on fish. Unfortunately the wind and tides weren’t were not the best, A lot of throw backs...
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