Janie K Sport Fishing 

5.0/5 (8 reviews)
 340 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735, United States

Janie K Sport Fishing 

Keyport, NJ, United States
25 ft
4
5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Start your next fishing adventure with Janie K Sport Fishing! Captain Jason has been fishing local waters for over 20 years as well as other places around the country.

Janie K is a 25’ walkaround fishing vessel located minutes away from the best Striped Bass fishing grounds. To get there fast, there’s a 250 HP Yamaha outboard engine to power the boat and cruise at 25-30 knots. The boat is equipped with top Garmin radar/gps and fish finders to get you on fish. There’s enough room for 4 anglers to fish in comfort.

The season runs from April till roughly December. You can fish spring Striper, Fluke, Sea Bass, Porgies, Triggerfish, fall Striper, and more. Special trips like Shark and Mahi Mahi may be added in season.

You will be using great gear - Shimano rods paired with Penn and Avid reels. All lines are new at the start of every season. Make sure to bring your fishing license and pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

Not every trip can be non stop action although we wish it was, but we do our best to make it a memorable trip for your group and get on the fish. You will have a fun, friendly environment with Janie K Sport Fishing.

Start your next fishing adventure with Janie K Sport Fishing! Captain Jason has been fishing local waters for over 20 years as well as other places around the country.

Janie K is a 25’ walkaround fishing vessel located minutes away from the best Striped Bass fishing grounds. To get there fast, there’s a 250 HP Yamaha outboard engine to power the boat and cruise at 25-30 knots. The boat is equipped with top Garmin radar/gps and fish finders to get you on fish. There’s enough room for 4 anglers to fish in comfort.

The season runs from April till roughly December. You can fish spring Striper, Fluke, Sea Bass, Porgies, Triggerfish, fall Striper, and more. Special trips like Shark and Mahi Mahi may be added in season.

You will be using great gear - Shimano rods paired with Penn and Avid reels. All lines are new at the start of every season. Make sure to bring your fishing license and pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

Not every trip can be non stop action although we wish it was, but we do our best to make it a memorable trip for your group and get on the fish. You will have a fun, friendly environment with Janie K Sport Fishing.

Jason Paternostro
Captain
Jason Paternostro
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Trip availability and prices

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August 2026
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4-6 hours fluke trip-groups up to 4
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 24 - Sep 20
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Shark (Thresher)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Fall striper oct/nov groups of 4
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Shark (Thresher)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Spring striper half day /group of 4
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - May 25
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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5.0
8 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Tim Hewitt
Tim Hewitt
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Absolutely awesome!!
Fall striper oct/nov groups of 4 on November 17, 20244 adults

This was by far the best private charter trip I've ever had! Jay and Derek made our trip out today beyond enjoyable. They went above and beyond to not only find the fish but to get us hooked up. Right around the 6th hour they spotted fish breaking surface and stayed out for 2 more hours and kept us on the fish. Unlike other charters that call it at the end regardless of the action Jay and Derek made it a point to stay with the fish. Not only this but they never once asked for any additional money like several other charters have done. They are true fisherman through and through and i would absolutely recommend them above any other. My 14 year old son and 74 year old father had the best experience ever and fished a solid 8 hours and enjoyed every last second!! Call Captain Jay if you are looking for an absolutely amazing time on the waters of NJ!!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Jason Paternostro
Response from Captain

Thank you so much Tim - it was definitely a tough bite with small opportunities. You guys all stuck it out at the rail and fished hard all day for a well deserved catch. It was truly a pleasure to go fishing with your family and capture that lifetime memory . Thanks Capt Jay.

Yuri Lockburner
Yuri Lockburner
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Rough waters but the fish didn’t mind
Spring striper half day /group of 4 on May 3, 20243 adults

It was very rough but the captain knew what he was doing. We ideally wanted to catch bait but conditions didn’t allow it. So the captain brought trolling gear as a back up and it was a good choice. We landed 15 stripers and lost many more. So as a charter captain I was pleased. The captain handled the rough conditions and brought different types of tackle to adapt to the conditions. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

Jason Paternostro
Response from Captain

You guys definitely stuck it out in some rough conditions—. Thank you for the kind words - it was pleasure meeting you guys.

Ken Zaremba
Ken Zaremba
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Spring striper half day /group of 4 on April 20, 20242 adults

Had an awesome trip!! Jay and Derek are complete professionals, super friendly and know their craft. Can't say enough and we've fished everywhere. We'll we back often for sure.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Jason Paternostro
Response from Captain

Thank you Ken . It was great meeting you both. I’m glad we were able to catch a few . We definitely had a good time. Thanks for choosing Janie k for your trip. Hope to see you again some time in the future.

James Hemschoot
James Hemschoot
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Capt. Jason found the fish, got on the fish, and worked to help us catch the fish.
6 Hour Trip – Fall Striper on October 26, 20232 adults

Capt Jason is a laid back guy who is very pleasant. He was the only one out there who found the fish and then worked to find the best way to catch them. We were so busy catching bass we forgot to eat lunch. While we fished Capt. Jason concentrated on catching new live bait for us to put on our hooks. Most bass were too big to keep, but were really fun to catch. We did end up with one bass just small enough to keep. Great day!

Jason Paternostro
Response from Captain

Thanks James for the kind words - it was a pleasure having you guys on board and glad we got the fish. Hope to see you in the future !

Bill Quinn
Bill Quinn
Member since 2022
5.0
Epic Day Aboard the Janie K
Spring striper half day /group of 4 on May 16, 2021

My family and I booked a striper trip with the Janie K. Captain Jay and Steve put us on fish the whole time we were out on the Bay. We caught 11 stripers amongst the four of us. In particular this was the first time my wife ever fished and she caught (2) 39” stripers. If you’re looking for an action packed fishing adventure, these are the guys. Captain Jay and Steve went above and beyond to make my family feel comfortable and put us on fish!

Jason Paternostro
Response from Captain

Thanks so much Bill it was a pleasure meeting you guys and creating awesome family memories. Some big fish were released , Hope to see you again soon.

FAQs about Janie K Sport Fishing

Janie K Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - 4-6 hours fluke trip-groups up to 4 (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Fall striper oct/nov groups of 4 (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Spring striper half day /group of 4 (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Janie K Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box Fish box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Janie K Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Included )
  • Live bait (We catch on way out )
  • First mate
Janie K Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Bays )
  • Nearshore fishing (3 mile and closer )
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 25 miles offshore )
  • Reef fishing (Bottom fishing )
  • Wreck fishing (Bottom fishing )
Janie K Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Spinning gear )
  • Heavy tackle (Trolling gear , sharks )
  • Bottom fishing (Fluke and sea bass)
  • Trolling (Equipment on board )
  • Spinning (Equipment on board )
  • Jigging (Shads , rigs , metals )
  • Drift fishing (Fluke fishing )
  • Deep sea fishing (Fluke seabass shark )
Top targeted fish species with Janie K Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Thresher)

Your captain

Jason Paternostro
Jason Paternostro
Jason Paternostro

Keyport, New Jersey, United States

23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Member since March 2021

Captain Jason Paternostro holds a master's near coastal Captain license. To help with safety, Jason has everything up to date that you should have as a licensed captain with a current CPR certification, and current medical release clearing the abilities to work as a merchant marine. Jason has been guiding fishing trips for 15 years.

23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Member since March 2021

Captain Jason Paternostro holds a master's near coastal Captain license. To help with safety, Jason has everything up to date that you should have as a licensed captain with a current CPR certification, and current medical release clearing the abilities to work as a merchant marine. Jason has been guiding fishing trips for 15 years.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Bays
Nearshore Fishing
3 mile and closer
Offshore Fishing
Up to 25 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Bottom fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning gear
Heavy Tackle
Trolling gear , sharks
Bottom Fishing
Fluke and sea bass
Trolling
Equipment on board
Spinning
Equipment on board
Jigging
Shads , rigs , metals
Drift Fishing
Fluke fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Fluke seabass shark

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Fish box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Included
Live bait
We catch on way out
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
8 and above
No alcohol
No hard alcohol beer limit 6 per passenger
You keep catch
All legal sized can be kept
Catch and release allowed
If you decide to release every fish

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Keyport right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)

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