Sandy Hook Charters – Fast & Family-friendly 

5.0/5 (81 reviews)
 102 Concord Avenue, Middletown Township, NJ 07737, United States

Sandy Hook Charters – Fast & Family-friendly 

5.0/5 (81)
 Angler's Choice
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102 Concord Avenue
Middletown Township, NJ, United States

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!

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Rating

5.0
81 reviews
5
76
4
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3
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2
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1
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (87)

10/10
10/10
10/10
best trip ever!
striper bite was on!
striper bite was on!
+81

What anglers say

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

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Daniel Ying
Daniel Ying
5.0
Verified
Great Experience
Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 14, 20252 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Flounder
Response from Captain
August 20, 2025
thank you for th kind words. you guys were a lot of fun.
1
Gokay Demirel
Gokay Demirel
5.0
Verified
Amazing Experience!!!
Half Day Trip – After Work on October 27, 20254 adults
Even though the wind and waves werent the most ideal, Captain TJ worked vigorously to put us on fish. He put us on a whole lot of different species from blackfish to strippers. Dave was the hidden gem of the charter. The most attentive first deck hand ive seen. He was working overtime to ensure all six lines were good to go at all time and fish got in the bucket. These two as a combo is just an amazing experience i dont think anyone should miss out! Thanks Capt. TJ and Dave for the trip.
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Response from Captain
November 19, 2025
thanks bro. David is the best.
1
Dennis Petrillo
Dennis Petrillo
5.0
Verified
striper bite was on!
Half Day Trip – Striper Early on November 5, 20253 adults1 child
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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Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
November 19, 2025
Dennis. you were freat and our new first mate was the best.
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Matthew Maertzig
Matthew Maertzig
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing
3/4 Day Trip – Striped Bass on November 8, 20255 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
November 19, 2025
thanks Matt.
0
Stacy Weller
Stacy Weller
5.0
Verified
Look no further!
3/4 Day Trip – Fluke on July 29, 20252 adults1 child
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.
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Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Stacy, thank you so much for the kind words. your competitiveness was contagious. PS. our side won!!!
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Striper - 2 anglers
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $460 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon Striper Hunt- 2 anglers
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $460 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half day Blackfish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Apr 30
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US $675 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Spring stripers
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 10
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US $675 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $675 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Striper Early
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 1
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US $675 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – After Work
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Oct 5 - Dec 15
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US $675 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half day Inshore Speedsters
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 15 - Oct 15
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Fluke
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 20
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 15
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Mahi and groceries
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 24
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US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Inshore Giant Tuna
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 15
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Inshore Tuna(up to 40 miles)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 7 - Sep 15
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Thresher Shark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 15
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
81 reviews
5
76
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (87)

10/10
10/10
10/10
best trip ever!
striper bite was on!
striper bite was on!
+81

What anglers say

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

All reviews (81)

Filter
Showing 15 of 81 reviews
Daniel Ying
Daniel Ying
5.0
Verified
Great Experience
Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 14, 20252 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Flounder
Response from Captain
August 20, 2025
thank you for th kind words. you guys were a lot of fun.
1
Gokay Demirel
Gokay Demirel
5.0
Verified
Amazing Experience!!!
Half Day Trip – After Work on October 27, 20254 adults
Even though the wind and waves werent the most ideal, Captain TJ worked vigorously to put us on fish. He put us on a whole lot of different species from blackfish to strippers. Dave was the hidden gem of the charter. The most attentive first deck hand ive seen. He was working overtime to ensure all six lines were good to go at all time and fish got in the bucket. These two as a combo is just an amazing experience i dont think anyone should miss out! Thanks Capt. TJ and Dave for the trip.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
November 19, 2025
thanks bro. David is the best.
1
Dennis Petrillo
Dennis Petrillo
5.0
Verified
striper bite was on!
Half Day Trip – Striper Early on November 5, 20253 adults1 child
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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Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
November 19, 2025
Dennis. you were freat and our new first mate was the best.
0
Matthew Maertzig
Matthew Maertzig
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing
3/4 Day Trip – Striped Bass on November 8, 20255 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
November 19, 2025
thanks Matt.
0
Stacy Weller
Stacy Weller
5.0
Verified
Look no further!
3/4 Day Trip – Fluke on July 29, 20252 adults1 child
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.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Stacy, thank you so much for the kind words. your competitiveness was contagious. PS. our side won!!!
0

FAQs about Sandy Hook Charters – Fast & Family-friendly

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Everglades
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Honda
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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