
Sandy Hook Charters welcomes you aboard and invites you to embark on an unforgettable and private fishing adventure. Our goal is to make sure your charter has fun while catching fish – pretty simple, right? Departing from Leonardo Marina, you can fish Raritan Bay, Sandy Hook Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Join us for a great private fishing trip in New Jersey!
We just repowered a safe and fast fishing machine Everglades 290. This 29’ center console can fit 6 guests and has the latest gear, tackle, and electronics to put your crew on the fish. It uses twin 225 HP Honda engines and outriggers and features an ice-box and a livewell. Of course, the boat is equipped with all the coast guard safety gear and also has an enclosed bathroom.
Our Striped Bass fishery is amazing. Striped Bass have two great seasons- spring and fall. This usually means April until June and then again from October until December. We use mojos, parker spoons, swim shads, Nomad Vibes, topwater plugs, live bait – anything it takes to catch your fish of a lifetime.
Summer Flounder (a great fish to target with the kids) gets going from June until September. We provide the bucktails and gulp or fresh bait to put the doormats in your cooler.
Black Seabass and Blackfish are prolific in our area and are so good to eat. We will get you on the “good bottom” so you can fill the cooler with these tasty fish. We also catch Cod, Porgy, and Triggerfish on these trips.
We also target Bluefish, Bonito, Albies, Mahi Mahi when in season.
Our Tuna and or Shark trip are more expensive but are truly memorable.
Sandy Hook Charters will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait. You just bring your food and drinks. If you decide to keep your catch, our crew can clean it and bag it for you. A 20 percent tip is customary if you are satisfied.
Book your adventure and come and make a fishing memory!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (83)


+80Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 14, 2025
Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing
Tim and Jack were excellent. We chose the 7 AM slot to get some of the early morning fish before it got too warm. The 4 hour boat trip included 3 different fishing experiences. We started off doing some bottom fishing for black sea bass, followed by trolling for bluefish, and ended with fluke fishing. It was a very successful fishing day. At the end, Tim filleted all the fish for us. We cooked the seabass and bluefish that night with lemon, garlic and herbs. Delicious! Highly recommended!
Tim and Jack were excellent. We chose the 7 AM slot to get some of the early morning fish before it got too warm. The 4 hour...
Nov 5, 2025
Half Day Trip – Striper Early
Big thanks to Captain Tim and David for a great morning of catching striped bass! These guys knew what they were doing and put us on fish all morning long. My 8 year old son and I had an amazing time reeling in big bass. Crew couldn’t have been more accomodating and were always looking to get us on fish. Highly recommend!
Big thanks to Captain Tim and David for a great morning of catching striped bass! These guys knew what they were doing and put...





Nov 8, 2025
3/4 Day Trip – Striped Bass
Captain Tim worked hard to find the fish on a tough weekend. He traversed the bay and found them, putting fish on the boat for us. Tim and his mate know the waters well, and I would highly recommend them because they care about giving you a successful day and a one-of-a-kind experience.
Captain Tim worked hard to find the fish on a tough weekend. He traversed the bay and found them, putting fish on the boat for...
Nov 15, 2025
3/4 Day Trip – Striped Bass
I booked this trip for my dad as a birthday present and it did NOT disappoint! The captain and crew were so friendly and knowledgable. We caught so many fish and had an amazing trip. We’ve been on many trips togeher but this was by far our best yet! Will be back!
I booked this trip for my dad as a birthday present and it did NOT disappoint! The captain and crew were so friendly and knowledgable....

Jul 29, 2025
3/4 Day Trip – Fluke
TJ & Jack were great! We caught tons of fish, and they worked hard for us. My 10 year old son had a blast and is already asking to go out with TJ & Jack again! Thank you for making it a very special day for us. Seriously, look no further and book with TJ. You will not regret your decision.
TJ & Jack were great! We caught tons of fish, and they worked hard for us. My 10 year old son had a blast and is already asking...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (83)


+80Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
100%

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 14, 2025
Tim and Jack were excellent. We chose the 7 AM slot to get some of the early morning fish before it got too warm. The 4 hour boat trip included 3 different fishing experiences. We started off doing some bottom fishing for black sea bass, followed by trolling for bluefish, and ended with fluke fishing. It was a very successful fishing day. At the end, Tim filleted all the fish for us. We cooked the seabass and bluefish that night with lemon, garlic and herbs. Delicious! Highly recommended!
Tim and Jack were excellent. We chose the 7 AM slot to get some of the early morning fish before it got too warm. The 4 hour boat trip included 3 different fishing experiences. We started off doing some bottom fishing for black sea bass, followed by trolling for bluefish, and ended with fluke fishing. It was a very successful fishing day. At the end, Tim filleted all the fish for us. We cooked the seabass and bluefish that night with lemon, garlic and herbs. Delicious! Highly recommended!...

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Half Day Trip – Striper Early on November 5, 2025
Big thanks to Captain Tim and David for a great morning of catching striped bass! These guys knew what they were doing and put us on fish all morning long. My 8 year old son and I had an amazing time reeling in big bass. Crew couldn’t have been more accomodating and were always looking to get us on fish. Highly recommend!
Big thanks to Captain Tim and David for a great morning of catching striped bass! These guys knew what they were doing and put us on fish all morning long. My 8 year old son and I had an amazing time reeling in big bass. Crew couldn’t have been more accomodating and were always looking to get us on fish. Highly recommend!






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3/4 Day Trip – Striped Bass on November 8, 2025
Captain Tim worked hard to find the fish on a tough weekend. He traversed the bay and found them, putting fish on the boat for us. Tim and his mate know the waters well, and I would highly recommend them because they care about giving you a successful day and a one-of-a-kind experience.
Captain Tim worked hard to find the fish on a tough weekend. He traversed the bay and found them, putting fish on the boat for us. Tim and his mate know the waters well, and I would highly recommend them because they care about giving you a successful day and a one-of-a-kind experience.

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Boat
Crew
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3/4 Day Trip – Striped Bass on November 15, 2025
I booked this trip for my dad as a birthday present and it did NOT disappoint! The captain and crew were so friendly and knowledgable. We caught so many fish and had an amazing trip. We’ve been on many trips togeher but this was by far our best yet! Will be back!
I booked this trip for my dad as a birthday present and it did NOT disappoint! The captain and crew were so friendly and knowledgable. We caught so many fish and had an amazing trip. We’ve been on many trips togeher but this was by far our best yet! Will be back!

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
3/4 Day Trip – Fluke on July 29, 2025
TJ & Jack were great! We caught tons of fish, and they worked hard for us. My 10 year old son had a blast and is already asking to go out with TJ & Jack again! Thank you for making it a very special day for us. Seriously, look no further and book with TJ. You will not regret your decision.
TJ & Jack were great! We caught tons of fish, and they worked hard for us. My 10 year old son had a blast and is already asking to go out with TJ & Jack again! Thank you for making it a very special day for us. Seriously, look no further and book with TJ. You will not regret your decision.
