Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing 

5.0/5 (56 reviews)
 1 Marina Bay Court, Highlands, NJ 07732, United States

Teacher’s Pet Sport Fishing is located in Highlands and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. It has got over 30 years in the charter boat business, fishing from the same slip for those 30 years and the same waters. Capt. Jerry and his crew have a proven record of catching fish. They strive to keep the action going, you are not taking them fishing, they are taking you fishing. They will be too busy taking care of you!

Capt. Jerry will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 12-hour trips, mainly fishing for Bass, Bluefish, Seabass, Scup, Shark, and Tuna, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and kite fishing.

You’ll be fishing from the comfort of a 38’ Topaz boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. It comes with ac and an ice-box. This sport fishing boat has got a wide beam and large cockpit. It can get out of the rain, cold, and summertime heat. Also, there’s a full-size private bathroom. Thanks to its powerful engines, you can spend more time fishing and less time traveling. This is important when you’re going long distances for the big fish. This can relate to hours of fishing compared to other boats.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The crew’s bait is only the best available, the crew gets it daily and recognizes that fresh bait makes all the difference. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Teacher’s Pet Sport Fishing.

Jerry Beaver

Captain

Jerry Beaver

34 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip – Bay Fluke (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 17 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 6 people
US $595 
4 Hour Trip – Bay Fluke (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 17 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 6 people
US $595 
Fall Striped Bass Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 5
Price for up to 6 people
US $750 
5 Hour Trip – Spring Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 5 - Jun 30
Price for up to 6 people
US $825 
6 Hour Trip – Spring Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 6 - Jun 30
Price for up to 6 people
US $895 
Fall Striped Bass morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 5
Price for up to 6 people
US $895 
Fluke Fishing 7 hour day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 5
Price for up to 6 people
US $895 
Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 18 - Oct 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $900 
7 Hour Trip – Seabass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 17 - Jun 19
Price for up to 6 people
US $975 
12 Hour Trip – Inshore Tuna
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Sep 15
Price for up to 6 people
US $4,000 
There are 10 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (91)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

96%

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Joseph M.
Joseph M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain and crew

VERIFIED
NEW

Fluke Fishing 7 hour day on July 1, 2025

My family wife and two boys had a great time. Caught too many fish to count. Brought dinner home for ten. Fluke and sea bass was delicious.

My family wife and two boys had a great time. Caught too many fish to count. Brought dinner home for ten. Fluke and sea bass was delicious.  

 Joseph M. recommends Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing

Amanda C.
Amanda C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

We will be back!

VERIFIED
NEW

6 Hour Trip – Spring Striped Bass on June 28, 2025

Gerry and Tim were amazing!!! We had a great family outing and will definitely be back!

Gerry and Tim were amazing!!! We had a great family outing and will definitely be back!  

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 Amanda C. recommends Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing

David L.
David L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

We highly recommend Teacher’s Pet

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip – Seabass on May 28, 2025

We had a blast on this boat. Not only did we catch a ton of fish, but the captain kept us laughing and his mate is a pro. You can’t go wrong with this crew. 30 Years of local knowledge.

We had a blast on this boat. Not only did we catch a ton of fish, but the captain kept us laughing and his mate is a pro. You can’t go wrong with this crew. 30 Years of local knowledge.  

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 David L. recommends Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing

Michael K.
Michael K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Last minute trip

VERIFIED

Bottom Fishing on August 16, 2024

Last minute trip and Captain Jerry came through and provided a terrific experience. We came away with an ample amount of fish for all as well as a pleasant experience for all. Recommended and look forward to the next trip.

Last minute trip and Captain Jerry came through and provided a terrific experience. We came away with an ample amount of fish for all as well as a pleasant experience for all. Recommended and look forward to the next trip.  

 Michael K. recommends Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing

Dan F.
Dan F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain, great time

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Spring Striped Bass on May 17, 2025

Had a great experience. I will book trips with him again!

Had a great experience. I will book trips with him again!  

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FAQs about Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing

What are the trip rates for Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing?

Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $595 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Fluke (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $595 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Fluke (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Fall Striped Bass Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Spring Striped Bass (5 hours)
  • US $895 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Striped Bass (6 hours)
  • US $895 per group - Fall Striped Bass morning (6 hours)
  • US $895 per group - Fluke Fishing 7 hour day (7 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Bottom Fishing (7 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Seabass (7 hours)
  • US $4,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Inshore Tuna (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing?

When you book a trip with Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet We have an enclosed head running hot cold sink. Ac with led lighting and blower system
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS Multiple Units
  • Fishfinder Multiple Units
  • Bed
  • Flybridge Captain and crew only
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing?

Trips booked with Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We have a live bait spring bass season. We net the bait during the trip at no extra cost. That policy may change for 2026. When we are live eel fishing bait is included in the price that may also change for 2026)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and bagging is included in the price. We do not scale fish )
  • First Mate (We always fish with a mate our full time mate Tim is a professional and will be there to rig bait and any help you may need. Please this is his job. Most tip 20 precent many more)
  • Fishing License (All New Jersey New York and federal permits are provided by us. )
What types of fishing does Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing offer?

Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We go to s we hear the fish are when we are able sometimes that’s 20 miles down the beach. Why it’s nice to hss as be a fast comfortable boat but fuel is not cheap)
What fishing techniques does Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing offer?

Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Teacher's Pet Sport Fishing include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Common Ling
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Jerry Beaver

Highlands, New Jersey, United States

21 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
56 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2022

Captain Jerry grew up fishing with his father and has been saltwater charter fishing for over 30 years.

Our Team
Tim R.

Tim R.

First mate

Rob G.

Rob G.

First mate

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefish
Skipjack
Skipjack
Common Ling
Common Ling
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1983
Restored in
2000
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

We go to s we hear the fish are when we are able sometimes that’s 20 miles down the beach. Why it’s nice to hss as be a fast comfortable boat but fuel is not cheap

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Kite Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

We have an enclosed head running hot cold sink. Ac with led lighting and blower system

Air Conditioning

GPS

Multiple Units

Fishfinder

Multiple Units

Bed

Flybridge

Captain and crew only

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

We have a live bait spring bass season. We net the bait during the trip at no extra cost. That policy may change for 2026. When we are live eel fishing bait is included in the price that may also change for 2026

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning and bagging is included in the price. We do not scale fish

First Mate

We always fish with a mate our full time mate Tim is a professional and will be there to rig bait and any help you may need. Please this is his job. Most tip 20 precent many more

Fishing License

All New Jersey New York and federal permits are provided by us.

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Small child policy, under 13 must wear a lifevest

No Smoking

Inside cabin forbidden, in the cockpit is fine

No Alcohol

Beer is ok but no hard alcohol

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Highlands right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
BluefishBluefish
BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
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