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NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ 

4.9
(13 reviews)
 Audrey Zapp Drive 80, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States–
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NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ 

Jersey City, NJ, United States
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23 ft
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4.9
(13 reviews)
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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
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
2 Hour Trip
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
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
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
13 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (8)

Reviews (13)

  • 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, 2023 • 4 adults • 3 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.

  • 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, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 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 :)

  • Carolyn Florimon
    Carolyn Florimon
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Father's day trip with Captain Joe

    3 Hour Trip on June 19, 2022 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Captain Joe was wonderful. He shared his personal and professional stories as well as taking the time to show my girls how to reel in the fish. Will definitely return in the fall.

  • Oliver Sahagun
    Oliver Sahagun
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good experience

    2 Hour Trip on June 18, 2026 • 4 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!

  • Dan Bell
    Dan Bell
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    October fishing trip

    3 Hour Trip on October 17, 2026 • 3 adults
  • Junqi He
    Junqi He
    Repeat angler
    cn
    Tianjin, China
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Joe

    3 Hour Trip on September 28, 2026 • 3 adults
  • Roberta Ghosio
    Roberta Ghosio
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    2 Hour Trip on August 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child
  • Michael Kazazis
    Michael Kazazis
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Joe

    2 Hour Trip on October 19, 2024 • 4 adults
  • Lauren Netburn
    Lauren Netburn
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    Morning Outing

    2 Hour Trip on September 3, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 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!

  • Christopher Caltabiano
    Christopher Caltabiano
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Family fun trip

    2 Hour Trip on September 10, 2022 • 4 adults • 2 children

    I took my sons fishing with Joe. He’s a great captain and his knowledge of NYC Harbor’s waters is excellent and arguably incomparable. He did a great job getting us on many fish (in several locations) managing tangles and dodging harbor traffic. Overall my kids had a great time.

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
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with NYC Harbor Fishing – 21’ include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)

Your captain

Joe Shastay
Joe Shastay
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
9 Fishing Reports
21 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 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.
Joe Shastay
Joe Shastay
9
reports
21
reviews
2022
member since
~8h
response
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

  • Adult angler holding a striped bass aboard a boat with the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and New York City skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Dan B.
    Dan B.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large striped bass while enjoying a day of fishing on a boat with a city skyline backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Striped Bass biting and recently Bluefish as of 8-20-26
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of striped bass while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with a city skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Scenic 3 hour trip produced these beautiful Striped Bass in NYC starting with the first cast on April April 14th. Its even better now!!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass at night with a city skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    We offer short rides to the fishing grounds. Destinations include: Statue of Liberty, Ellis island, United nations, and a true inner city fishing trip with so many sights to see.
  • A young girl proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing in an urban setting, with a city skyline in the background.
    Aryeh S.
    Aryeh S.
    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.
  • A group of anglers enjoying a day on the water, with one proudly displaying a striped bass while wearing life jackets.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Chimere W.
    Chimere W.
    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 :)
  • A couple enjoying a fishing trip on a boat near the Statue of Liberty, showcasing the iconic landmark in the background.
    #75 Greg Little of the Miami Dolphins and Deanna landed 17 Striped Bass up to 31 inches Sunday April 23 on the 3 hour 8am trip leaving from Liberty State park in Jersey city . Thats like a touchdown in fishing lol.
  • Group of adult anglers proudly displaying a striped bass aboard a fishing boat with the New York City skyline and bridge in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Carolyn F.
    Carolyn F.
    Captain Joe was wonderful. He shared his personal and professional stories as well as taking the time to show my girls how to reel in the fish. Will definitely return in the fall.
  • Group of adult anglers holding a striped bass aboard a boat with a brightly lit city skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Each half day trip is yielding 15 to 25 Striped bass. This is not unusual for this time of year, however one out 7 fish are keeper size. There are simply more big fish around. Probably because of the more stringent size limits.
  • A young angler and two adults proudly display their catch, including a Flounder and a Striped Bass, at a marina in an urban setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    As Fall is approaching the fish migrations have started. Just yesterday September 4th the fish numbers in one particular area nearly tripled from last week. Of course this is a good sign. Every week forward more Striped Bass will migrate through my area and the Bluefish numbers normally hit their peak September 15 thru October 15.. The Striped Bass number however peak now and reach a maximum around Thanksgiving, but many many Striped bass are caught even up to the 2nd week of January. Our Giant Striped Bass ( fish over 40 inches some 40 pounds) are best to catch Oct 15 thru November 15. Also great Blackfishing Aka Tautog starts October 1st thru November

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

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
i have life jackets for toddlers thru teenagers
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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