NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ 

4.9/5 (10 reviews)
 Audrey Zapp Drive 80, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States

NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ 

Jersey City, NJ, United States
23 ft
4
4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Explore New York like never before with NY Harbor Fishing! This charter consists of a father and son team with 32 years as a charter captain in NYC waters. Besides catching fish, you'll enjoy fun, spectacular sightseeing, and Captains with interesting facts and stories about the most prominent landmarks/sights.

You'll be fishing on a 21' Hydrasport that accommodates up to 5 guests. This center console is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 35 knots. She also features Simrad navigational electronics, safety equipment, and a cooler.

You'll be catching 28' –38'' Stripers in front of the Statue of Liberty, and a mix of Bass and Blues with bottom and topwater activity in front of the United Nations Building. The panoramic view of the city is breathtaking! With these guided tours, you may see the Brooklyn Bridge, the South Street Seaport, and Ellis Island all within a cast length.

Your fishing licenses and equipment are included in the price. The captain will also clean your catch free of charge. Pack your snacks and drinks and you're ready to go. The trips have flexible departure times, so let the captain know when you want to start in advance.

With over 4000 successful fishing trips completed, NY Harbor Fishing is the perfect choice for your next NY adventure! Just pick a date and join them!

Explore New York like never before with NY Harbor Fishing! This charter consists of a father and son team with 32 years as a charter captain in NYC waters. Besides catching fish, you'll enjoy fun, spectacular sightseeing, and Captains with interesting facts and stories about the most prominent landmarks/sights.

You'll be fishing on a 21' Hydrasport that accommodates up to 5 guests. This center console is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 35 knots. She also features Simrad navigational electronics, safety equipment, and a cooler.

You'll be catching 28' –38'' Stripers in front of the Statue of Liberty, and a mix of Bass and Blues with bottom and topwater activity in front of the United Nations Building. The panoramic view of the city is breathtaking! With these guided tours, you may see the Brooklyn Bridge, the South Street Seaport, and Ellis Island all within a cast length.

Your fishing licenses and equipment are included in the price. The captain will also clean your catch free of charge. Pack your snacks and drinks and you're ready to go. The trips have flexible departure times, so let the captain know when you want to start in advance.

With over 4000 successful fishing trips completed, NY Harbor Fishing is the perfect choice for your next NY adventure! Just pick a date and join them!

Joe Shastay
Captain
Joe Shastay
36 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $540
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $540
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Perch (Yellow)
US $740
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4.5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
10 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Oliver Sahagun
Oliver Sahagun
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New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Good experience
2 Hour Trip on June 18, 20264 adults

Captain Joe was great. He was very professional and he taught us how to catch fish. We mainly caught some Stripers that day. Can't wait to book again for the fall run!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Joe Shastay
Response from Captain

it was great having you guys out. Captain Joe and son Captain Hunter

Aryeh Schonfeld
Aryeh Schonfeld
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Short and sweet!
2 Hour Trip on September 3, 20231 adult3 children

Took my kids out for a two hour trip with Captain Joe. Was an absolute blast! Landed a few big blues. Captain Joe was the ultimate professional. Would love to come back. Ari S.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Chimere Ward
Chimere Ward
us
New York, US
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
2 Hour Trip on June 18, 20232 adults2 children

We had such a great time on this trip. The weather was perfect, captain Joe was fun and wonderful, & our overall experience was EXCELLENT- all four of us caught bass!! We brought our own snacks and Joe gave us boots and equipment; definitely a trip to remember :)

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Michael Kazazis
Michael Kazazis
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2024
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Joe
2 Hour Trip on October 19, 20244 adults

Lauren Netburn
Lauren Netburn
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified
Morning Outing
2 Hour Trip on September 3, 20232 adults2 children

We had a great time with Captain Joe! It was a fun day on the water. We look forward to planning our next fishing trip soon!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Striped Bass

FAQs about NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’

NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $540 per group - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • US $540 per group - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • US $740 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 4.5 Hour Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Simrad with side scan, down scan, and 2d sonar
  • Ice box
Trips booked with NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures (We have the right lures for the precise locations )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license (Included with your purchase)
  • Fly fishing equipment (You can bring your own too!)
NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Hudson River, East River)
  • Inshore fishing (Waters surrounding Manhattan)
  • Nearshore fishing (With majestic cityscapes all around you!!)
  • Flats fishing
NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Awesome drag screaming runs!!!)
  • Bottom fishing (Heavier rods for the brutes of the sea)
  • Spinning (Casting plugs, jigs, poppers)
  • Jigging (For that surprise hit on the drop!!)
  • Fly fishing (Guaranteed Catches even for beginners )
  • Drift fishing (For a mix of fluke a few d Bass)
Top targeted fish species with NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)

Your captain

Joe Shastay
Joe Shastay
Joe Shastay

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

8 Fishing Reports
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since April 2022

My father had me fishing at around age 5. I got hooked pretty hard and quickly. Fishing is practically all I do. Taking people fishing is a truly fulfilling job. I also fish with The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, also known as B.A.S.S., Major League Fishing, previously called FLW, and American Bass Anglers. My son, Captain Hunter, worked as my mate since age 9. Now he's a licensed Captain who knows all my tricks plus adds his own expertise to the day.

8 Fishing Reports
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since April 2022

My father had me fishing at around age 5. I got hooked pretty hard and quickly. Fishing is practically all I do. Taking people fishing is a truly fulfilling job. I also fish with The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, also known as B.A.S.S., Major League Fishing, previously called FLW, and American Bass Anglers. My son, Captain Hunter, worked as my mate since age 9. Now he's a licensed Captain who knows all my tricks plus adds his own expertise to the day.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Hudson River, East River
Inshore Fishing
Waters surrounding Manhattan
Nearshore Fishing
With majestic cityscapes all around you!!
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Awesome drag screaming runs!!!
Bottom Fishing
Heavier rods for the brutes of the sea
Spinning
Casting plugs, jigs, poppers
Jigging
For that surprise hit on the drop!!
Fly Fishing
Guaranteed Catches even for beginners
Drift Fishing
For a mix of fluke a few d Bass

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Simrad with side scan, down scan, and 2d sonar
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
We have the right lures for the precise locations
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license
Included with your purchase
Fly fishing equipment
You can bring your own too!

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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Jersey City right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)

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