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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Seabass
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Jun 20
    $750
    Get in on the Seabass action! You'll be fishing rocks, wrecks, and rough bottoms in the ocean. Seabass is a great-eating fish. You'll search the ocean water looking to get that tasty fish in the icebox. You'll be using bait and jigging. Most trips are about an hour ride to the fishing grounds from the dock.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Fall Striper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 20 - Nov 23
    $750
    Targeting striped bass in Raritan Bay, 15 minutes from our dock.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Fluke
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 27
    $750
    You may visit some deep water spots, searching for Fluke, that doormat fish. Explore wreck rocks and local areas, where you can find some nice size fish. This trip may be combined with Seabass when both are in season. Bait is included – gulp is not included so if you would like to use gulp, feel free to bring some aboard. Head out and see what you can find!
  • Private trip
    Spring half day– Striper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 25
    $750
    A spring Striped Bass trip. The crew is only minutes away from the best Striper fishing. Bait, live line, jig, and trolling. If you're looking for dinner or looking for that trophy and photo of a lifetime, this is the place to be. Grab some friends or family and come on out and join our friendly environment. The excitement level and smiles never get old when that rod pops off.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Seabass
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Jun 20
    $900
    Spend a full day on the Seabass grounds. You'll be looking to get into that bigger Seabass ocean side, searching wrecks, rocks, or reefs. These trips are jigging traps or bait. Make a fun-filled day out on the water with a typical ride about an hour from the dock. Come on out and get into some Seabass.

FAQs about Janie K Sport Fishing

Janie K Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Seabass (6 hours)
  • $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Fall Striper (6 hours)
  • $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Fluke (6 hours)
  • $750 per group - Spring half day– Striper (6 hours)
  • $900 per group - Full Day Trip – Seabass (8 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
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Thresher)

Meet the Captain

Jason Paternostro
Keyport, New Jersey, United States
21 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass

Boat specs

Wellcraft (Walkaround) originally built in 1987. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

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

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

Amenities

Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Fish box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Included
Live Bait
We catch on way out
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

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
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt. Jason found the fish, got on the fish, and worked to help us catch the fish.
Epic Day Aboard the Janie K
Every one went home with fish 30-35\u201d. Awesome day
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Anglers claimed
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James H.
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4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Capt. Jason found the fish, got on the fish, and worked to help us catch the fish.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Fall Striper on October 26, 2023
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...
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Joseph S. I.
Hopatcong, NJ
Excellent
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   Spring half day– Striper on May 21, 2023
Great guys and very knowledgeable and go the extra mile to make sure you catch fish
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Bill Q.
Hopatcong, New Jersey
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Epic Day Aboard the Janie K

Spring half day– Striper 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...
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Ruth D.
Holmdel, NJ
Excellent
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Seabass on June 5, 2022
Captain J and Steve were awesome! Their love for and knowledge of fishing were apparent throughout the trip. They were friendly,...
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Nick V.
Buena Vista, Colorado
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Fishing with Jason

Full Day Trip – Striped Bass on March 30, 2021
Captain Jay and first mate Steve kept us on the meat all day! Best day of striper fishing in my life. They knew exactly where...
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