Scaled Up Fishing Charters

Scaled Up Fishing Charters welcomes you to Sayreville, New Jersey. Join them for a memorable day on the water as you explore its inshore, nearshore, as well as offshore grounds along with lovely reefs and intriguing wrecks full of fish. You and Captain George Paley will go to the Raritan Bay where you can target a huge number of different species and try out various fishing styles, including even live lining and clamming. The captain’s only goal is to make your trip a memorable one, so join in and have a true fishing adventure in Sayerville!

Scaled Up Fishing Charters uses a 37’ Pacemaker offshore sport fishing boat that can accommodate 6 passengers comfortably. Its cockpit’s large with plenty of fishing room and its facilities include a flybridge, kitchen, toilet, shower, and beds. The boat is air-conditioned and features a TV, refrigerator, and an ice-box. It runs a twin 450 HP Cummins engine and uses all the modern Garmin and Icon technology for navigation. The onboard fishing gear includes outriggers and a livewell. On board will also be a first mate.

There’s a huge choice of fishing techniques you can try your hand at. Bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, jigging, spinning, popping, fly fishing, drift fishing, and even spearfishing will all be available to you as you search the water. Some of the quality species you can target include Tuna, White Marlin, Mako Shark, Cod, Mahi, and many more. You can keep the fish you catch as well as bring kids on your trip.

Captain George covers you for the tackle, bait, licenses, and catch cleaning, meaning you should only bring fly fishing equipment and the food and drinks of your choice.

Come aboard and enjoy a terrific fishing adventure with Scaled Up Fishing Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Shared (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 12 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 31
    US $300
    Book your spot and spend your morning fishing for Stripers in Raritan Bay. You'll launch from Morgan Marina in Sayreville.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Shared trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Shared (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 31
    US $300
    Afternoon Stripers out of Morgan Marina in Sayreville.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 31
    US $900
    You'll search the Raritan Bay from the Morgan marina in Parlin, New Jersey for spring Striper.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 31
    US $900
    You and the captain will be fishing the Raritan Bay from the Morgan marina and chase spring Striper.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 31
    US $1,080
    Spend even more time on the water fishing the Raritan Bay out of the Morgan marina in Parlin. You'll target spring Striper for 8 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Fluke
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 30 - Sep 27
    US $1,080
    We will be targeting fluke and other bottom fish.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Cod
    Cod
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Dogfish
    Dogfish
    Common Ling
    Common Ling
    Skate
    Skate
  • Private trip
    Full day trip-seabass & bottom fish
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 17 - Nov 30
    US $1,080
    We will be fishing the inshore wrecks and reefs for seabass and bottom fish
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Cod
    Cod
    Tautog
    Tautog
    Common Ling
    Common Ling
    Skate
    Skate
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FAQs about Scaled Up Fishing Charters

Scaled Up Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Shared (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $150 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Shared (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,080 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,080 per group - Full Day Trip – Fluke (8 hours)
  • US $1,080 per group - Full day trip-seabass & bottom fish (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Scaled Up Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed head
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Scaled Up Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We may have to catch bait which we get the charters involved in)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We fillet and package your catch for your ride )
  • First Mate (20% is customary )
  • Fishing License (We have all the necessary licenses and also offer bonus tags for Stripers during the season at no cost to the customer)

Scaled Up Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Our offshore trips we may travel 100 miles offshore to the canyons for marlin and tuna)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Scaled Up Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Scaled Up Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Cod
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Swordfish
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

George Paley
Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
34 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021
Captain George has over 40 years experience of fishing New Jersey waters from inshore to offshore grounds. His knowledge will help with finding and putting fish in the box. He's fished waters from NJ all the way to Florida.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Cod Cod
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Pacemaker (Sportfishing) originally built in 1991. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
37 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Our offshore trips we may travel 100 miles offshore to the canyons for marlin and tuna
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed head
Air Conditioning
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We may have to catch bait which we get the charters involved in
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We fillet and package your catch for your ride
First Mate
20% is customary
Fishing License
We have all the necessary licenses and also offer bonus tags for Stripers during the season at no cost to the customer

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
We encourage having children aboard
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
PayPal

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
Fishing with George
first hour catch
had a 5 person group, good boat space
+63
Angler rating
30
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Mike M.
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Overall

Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Shared (PM) on May 21, 2023
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Chan L.
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hours on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Shared (PM) on May 13, 2023
Captain and first mate were hospitable and very friendly. Both have a sense of humor, radio chatter is quite funny. Boat has...
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Jeff S.
Narberth, PA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain George

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Shared (AM) on April 13, 2023
My friend and I were truly impressed with Capt Charles and his First Mate.  Their boat was clean and ran well, they had all...
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Joe G.
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half a day trip with Captain George

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Shared (AM) on May 6, 2023
Hands down the best fishing trip me and my father have been on. First time going stripped bass fishing for the both of us....
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Seamus H.
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Great day of foshing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Shared (AM) on April 12, 2023
Coat George and his mate were terrific. The other fisherman were great SS well. It felt like we were in a boat with old friends...
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