Janie K Sport Fishing

5.0/5 (8 reviews)

340 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735, United States–

Keyport, NJ, United States

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25 ft

5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Start your next fishing adventure with Janie K Sport Fishing! Captain Jason has been fishing local waters for over 15 years as well as other places around the country. He's joined by first mate, Steve Viola, who has been an avid fisherman his whole life. Steve has fished for tuna as far as Hawaii. The team brings years of knowledge to bring you the best experience they can on the water.

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.

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Toilet

Child friendly

Ice box

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Toilet

Child friendly

Ice box

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

8 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

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Tim Hewitt

Repeat angler

Pennsylvania, US

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Member since 2024

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

Absolutely awesome!!

Fall striper oct/nov groups of 4 on November 17, 2024 • 4 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:

Response from Captain

November 18, 2024

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

Repeat angler

Pennsylvania, US

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Member since 2021

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

Rough waters but the fish didn’t mind

Spring striper half day /group of 4 on May 3, 2024 • 3 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.

Response from Captain

May 4, 2024

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

Ken Zaremba

New York, US

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Member since 2022

5.0

Verified

Great trip!

Spring striper half day /group of 4 on April 20, 2024 • 2 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:

Response from Captain

April 21, 2024

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

Repeat angler

New Jersey, US

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Member since 2023

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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, 2023 • 2 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!

Response from Captain

October 28, 2023

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

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!

Response from Captain

April 5, 2022

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.

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:

Group Size:

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June 2026

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Number of days

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

US $750

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $750

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

US $750

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $750

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 $750

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $750

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

8 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (13)

All reviews (8)

Filter

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Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 8 reviews

Tim Hewitt

Repeat angler

Pennsylvania, US

Member since 2024

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Absolutely awesome!!

Fall striper oct/nov groups of 4 on November 17, 2024 • 4 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:

Response from Captain

November 18, 2024

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

Repeat angler

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, 2024 • 3 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.

Response from Captain

May 4, 2024

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

Ken Zaremba

New York, US

Member since 2022

5.0

Verified

Great trip!

Spring striper half day /group of 4 on April 20, 2024 • 2 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:

Response from Captain

April 21, 2024

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

Repeat angler

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, 2023 • 2 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!

Response from Captain

October 28, 2023

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

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!

Response from Captain

April 5, 2022

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

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Cabin cruisers

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

25 ft

Year built

1987

Boat manufacturer

Wellcraft

Boat type

Walkaround

Engine model

Yamaha

1 x 250HP

Max cruising speed

30 knots

Janie K Sport Fishing

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (13)

All reviews (8)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (13)

All reviews (8)

FAQs about Janie K Sport Fishing

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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