Warden Sportfishing Charters

Explore the waters of Sandy Hook Bay with Warden Sportfishing Charters! Let Captain Sean take you on a fishing trip you’ll remember for a long time. You can join any day of the week, from April till the end of December. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join, including beginners. If you’ve always wanted to know what it feels like to battle a big fish and slowly bring it to the surface, this is the right time to learn this skill.

You’ll be fishing on a 35’ Henriques that accommodates up to 6 guests. This brand new model features the latest navigational electronics and she’s powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar engines. These ensure you’ll reach the right fishing spots in no time and spend less time traveling. The boat also has a private toilet, a bed, a multimedia system, and outriggers.

Choose how long you want to stay on the boat and whether you prefer morning or the afternoon. Your main target is Striped Bass but there’s lots of other species swimming around. You’ll also have a chance to go after Flounder, Bluefish, Black Seabass, Porgy, and Tautog. Using a variety of techniques you can end the day with a bucket full of tasty fish.

The captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge. He also takes care of your fishing equipment and licenses, so you only need to pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

Warden Sportfishing Charters is looking forward to sharing another fishing adventure with you.

Please note that a custom tip of 15-20% tip for the mate is not included in the price.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 hour fall pm
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Nov 7 - Dec 31
    $900
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 6
    $900
    Target Striped Bass, Flounder, Tautog, Bluefish, and many more. The captain lets you keep the catch and he'll also clean it for you free of charge. You only need to pack some snacks and drinks for the day. Please note that a custom tip of 15-20% tip for the mate is not included in the price.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Morning Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 31
    $950
    A 6 hour trip will give you plenty of time to explore the inshore waters and target some of the many species that inhabit Sandy Hook Bay. Some of the fish you may chase after include Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Tautog, Porgy, and more.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 7
    $1,000
    This 7-hour trip will take you after Striped Bass, Porgy, Bluefish, Tautog, and many other local species. The captain covers all of the equipment and licenses, so you only need to pack your food and drinks. Make sure your camera is fully charged! Please note that a custom tip of 15-20% tip for the mate is not included in the price.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Summer Striped Bass
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 20 - Oct 15
    $1,050
    Summer striped bass fishing.
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About the Captain

Sean Carkeek
Highlands, New Jersey, United States
6 Fishing Reports
37 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2020
Captain Sean specializes in catching Stripers! He has been fishing in the area his whole life and uses every chance he has to be on the water. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join on his boat!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)

Boat specs

Henriques (Downeast) originally built in 1979, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 315HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 19 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
93%
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Ryne S.
Wayne, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning Trip on 4/23/22

VERIFIED   6 Hour Morning Trip on April 23, 2022
On the morning of April 23rd we went out with a party of 6 in search of stripers, and stripers we found! Captain Sean and First...
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F B.
Highland Haven, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Thanksgiving Striper Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Morning Trip on November 22, 2022
Really great time.  Captain knows what his is doing and the mate is top notch.  Got all the fish we wanted and after wearing...
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Joshua L.
Crownsville, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hour trip with Captain Sean

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 17, 2022
My son and I has an amazing afternoon with Captain Sean on the water.  He was extremely patient with both of us as we aren’t...
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David S.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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North jersey trip on the Warden

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on October 27, 2022
Had an awesome time.  Didn’t stop catching all day long Captain and mate were outstanding.  Highly recommend
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Frank D.
Howell Township, New Jersey
Excellent
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Great Boat great captain

VERIFIED   6 Hour Morning Trip on June 29, 2022
This was a great trip Captain is very knowledgeable he knows where to find the fish. His first mate Chris also knows his stuff...
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FAQs about Warden Sportfishing Charters

Warden Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $900 per group - 5 hour fall pm (5 hours)
  • $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • $950 per group - 6 Hour Morning Trip (6 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
  • $1,050 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Summer Striped Bass (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Warden Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Warden Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Warden Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Warden Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Warden Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog