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Keyport Princess 

4.7
(52 reviews)
 1 American Legion Drive, Keyport, NJ 07735, United States–
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Keyport Princess 

Keyport, NJ, United States
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75 ft
41
4.7
(52 reviews)
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Keyport Princess welcomes you for a fine day on the water in Keyport, New Jersey. Join Captain Victor Hartley inshore and nearshore and have fun searching reefs, flats, and wrecks for various fish species. The captain will take you to the best spots and do everything in his power to make your trip the best possible. Pick a day and have a great time fishing around Keyport!

You'll start your trip on a 75' Lydia commercial boat that can accommodate as many as 70 guests. Running on 200 HP Detroit engines along with comprehensive navigation electronics, the boat provides for an efficient and safe trip to the fish and back. It's wheelchair-accessible, has got a toilet, and even features a first mate who'll be there for any help you may need during your trip.

The fish you'll target includes Black Seabass, Striped Bass, Flounder, Scup, as well as Bluefish. In order to attract your prey, you can use bottom and deep sea fishing, spinning, jigging, and drift fishing. You get to keep all the fish you catch.

Before you go, make sure to bring rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, as well as food and drinks. Captain Victor will take care of fishing licenses, so there's no need to worry about that. For some trips, fishing gear will also be included in the price.

Come visit Keyport and enjoy a lovely day of fishing!

Keyport Princess welcomes you for a fine day on the water in Keyport, New Jersey. Join Captain Victor Hartley inshore and nearshore and have fun searching reefs, flats, and wrecks for various fish species. The captain will take you to the best spots and do everything in his power to make your trip the best possible. Pick a day and have a great time fishing around Keyport!

You'll start your trip on a 75' Lydia commercial boat that can accommodate as many as 70 guests. Running on 200 HP Detroit engines along with comprehensive navigation electronics, the boat provides for an efficient and safe trip to the fish and back. It's wheelchair-accessible, has got a toilet, and even features a first mate who'll be there for any help you may need during your trip.

The fish you'll target includes Black Seabass, Striped Bass, Flounder, Scup, as well as Bluefish. In order to attract your prey, you can use bottom and deep sea fishing, spinning, jigging, and drift fishing. You get to keep all the fish you catch.

Before you go, make sure to bring rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, as well as food and drinks. Captain Victor will take care of fishing licenses, so there's no need to worry about that. For some trips, fishing gear will also be included in the price.

Come visit Keyport and enjoy a lovely day of fishing!

Victor Hartley
Captain
Victor Hartley
46 years of experience
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
You keep catch
Toilet
What this charter offers
Fishing license
You keep catch
Toilet

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip – Magic Hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 18 (Tue, Thu, Fri)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
US $130
Shared tour: 2 people
Night Stripers
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - Nov 26 (Wed, Fri, Sat)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $170
Shared tour: 2 people
7 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 29 - Dec 31 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $200
Shared tour: 2 people
Lazy Monday
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+1
US $200
Shared tour: 2 people
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 27 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Dogfish
Skate
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 20 people
Half Day Trip – Fluke
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 19 - Sep 19 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Dogfish
Skate
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 20 people
6 Hour Trip – Night Striper Fall
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 15
Bass (Striped)
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Dec 21
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+4
US $2,850
Entire boat: up to 25 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.7
52 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (38)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
85%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish

Reviews (52)

  • Oriana Restrepo
    Oriana Restrepo
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    AWESOME TIME SUPER HELPFUL CREW

    7 Hour Trip on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

    i had never been on a charter foshing boat before!!! im so very hapoy to have done it with Keyport Princess and Capt. Victor and his crew!!! I WILL BE RETURNING!!!!

  • Sean Sweeney
    Sean Sweeney
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain Ethan and Bruce

    4 Hour Trip on August 18, 2023 • 8 adults

    Captain Ethan and Deck Hand Bruce were great hosts and made sure we were in active fishing areas for the group to catch something. We may not have made a keeper, but we all had at least a couple catches to make the day a success! Highly recommend for any outing with friends

  • Ulises Tendilla
    Ulises Tendilla
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain Victor

    Half Day Trip – Fluke on August 4, 2021 • 13 adults • 1 child

    Had an Amazing trip with my friends. We were all unexperienced and a crew member was guiding us through it all. From using the reel to applying bait, it was very to understand. We caught more than 15+ fish as a group which is not so bad for a first timer. Do not cast/throw your line very far, the fishing pole is not made to cast but to drop down. Thats you prevent your line from getting jammed and catch a lot more fishes. Thank you Captain Victor for making this happen! 👍

  • Robert Blake
    Robert Blake
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Victor

    7 Hour Trip on July 8, 2023 • 2 adults

    Best father's day gift from my son and he mom

  • Don Muldrew
    Don Muldrew
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Crew

    7 Hour Trip on June 19, 2022 • 1 adult

    The crew working the boat was exactly they where very helpful, the captain did his best on putting us where the fish was..Overall I would definitely do it again thanks guys

  • Richard Jones
    Richard Jones
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    4.7
    Verified

    Great day, lots of hits

    7 Hour Trip on August 20, 2022 • 3 adults

    Although the Fluke were sporadic, we were able to land the day’s winner! The Black Sea Bass were plentiful though. The crew was amazing and made sure we were well taken care of. It was a great time for my visiting father and my son.

  • John Gillispie
    John Gillispie
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Victor

    7 Hour Trip on July 23, 2022 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Saw some pretty cool sites too.

  • Aaron Miller
    Aaron Miller
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Victor

    7 Hour Trip on September 5, 2022 • 2 adults
  • Lawrence Krewer
    Lawrence Krewer
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome time

    Full Day Trip – Fluke on August 14, 2021 • 3 adults

    Great friendly crew, they were there exactly when you needed them to be. The bait just kept coming. I highly recommend!!!

  • Diane Stephanie
    Diane Stephanie
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    4.0
    Verified

    Great Half Day Trip aboard Keyport Princess

    7 Hour Trip on June 26, 2022 • 2 adults

    This was a great first experience for my boyfriend and I as novice fishers. The crew was helpful and knowledgeable. While we didn’t catch anything that day, we had a awesome time. Highly recommend.

FAQs about Keyport Princess

Keyport Princess offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $65 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Magic Hour (4 hours)
  • US $85 per person - Night Stripers (5 hours)
  • US $100 per person - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
  • US $100 per person - Lazy Monday (7 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 20 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 10 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Night Striper Fall (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 20 guests - Half Day Trip – Fluke (4 hours)
  • US $2,850 per group, additional US $90 per person after 25 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Keyport Princess, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have house toilet with sinks to wash your hands. Two heads for men and women.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Keyport Princess include:
  • First mate (The mates are always available to held usually one or two. It is customary to tip at least 20% even if fishing is not good because mate work hard for you no matter what happens. They give 110% all day.)
  • Fishing license (You do not need a fishing license in NJ but the boat hold a federal permit which covers everyone.)
Keyport Princess offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Keyport Princess offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Keyport Princess include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)

Your captain

Victor Hartley
Victor Hartley
Keyport, New Jersey, United States
5 Fishing Reports
52 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2021
Join Captain Victor for a lovely fishing experience out of Keyport, New Jersey and have lots of fun trying to make a big catch!
Victor Hartley
Victor Hartley
5
reports
52
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Join Captain Victor for a lovely fishing experience out of Keyport, New Jersey and have lots of fun trying to make a big catch!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers proudly display a large flatfish aboard a boat offshore, with open ocean and sunny skies in the background.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Oriana R.
    Oriana R.
    i had never been on a charter foshing boat before!!! im so very hapoy to have done it with Keyport Princess and Capt. Victor and his crew!!! I WILL BE RETURNING!!!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Flounder and Black Sea Bass while fishing aboard the Keyport Princess in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Fishing fun for the whole family.
  • An angler proudly displaying a catch of four flatfish aboard a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Limit of fluke
  • Group of friends enjoying a day on the water, posing on the side of a fishing boat with a scenic backdrop.
    Sean S.
    Sean S.
    Captain Ethan and Deck Hand Bruce were great hosts and made sure we were in active fishing areas for the group to catch something. We may not have made a keeper, but we all had at least a couple catches to make the day a success! Highly recommend for any outing with friends
  • Open boat interior with bench seating, deck space, onboard cooler, and two adult passengers cruising through a calm harbor.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Robert B.
    Robert B.
    Best father's day gift from my son and he mom
  • Adult and teenage anglers display three flounder on a Keyport Princess catch board inside the boat.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat, with fellow anglers in the background.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Fluke fishing is picking on the Keyport Princess so come on down with the family.
  • Adult angler holding a flatfish catch aboard a fishing boat, with calm coastal water and onboard rod holders visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Aaron M.
    Aaron M.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large flounder aboard a boat on the open water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Richard J.
    Richard J.
    Although the Fluke were sporadic, we were able to land the day’s winner! The Black Sea Bass were plentiful though. The crew was amazing and made sure we were well taken care of. It was a great time for my visiting father and my son.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Flounder while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Peter C.
    Peter C.
    Had a great time on the Keyport Princess for our Dad’s 70th. The crew was very helpful and fast with helping out with the fish we caught.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Headboats
Capacity
41 persons
Boat length
75 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Lydia
Boat type
Headboat
Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
3 x 650HP
Max cruising speed
21 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have house toilet with sinks to wash your hands. Two heads for men and women.
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
First mate
The mates are always available to held usually one or two. It is customary to tip at least 20% even if fishing is not good because mate work hard for you no matter what happens. They give 110% all day.
Fishing license
You do not need a fishing license in NJ but the boat hold a federal permit which covers everyone.

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.
You keep catch
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Keyport right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)

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