The Grateful Fred Charters

The Grateful Fred Charters is located in Ocean City and offers to show you a memorable time in Ocean City, Sea Isle, and the surrounding areas.

Capt. Fred will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 2 to 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Flounder, Bass, Seabass, Bluefish, and Weakfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, drift fishing, gigging, handline, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24’ Key West boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet, an ice-box, and a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. 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 The Grateful Fred Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – AM Back Bay
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $500
    On this trip, you and the crew will be fishing the local back bay and surrounding waters of Ocean City, NJ. The trip lasts for 4 hours and begins at 7:00 a.m. Longer trips may be available at request and for a different fee, ask the captain for details if you are interested.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $500
    On this trip, you and the crew will be fishing the local back bay and surrounding waters of Ocean City, NJ. The trip lasts for 4 hours and begins at 12:00 p.m. Longer trips may be available at request and for a different fee, ask the captain for details if you are interested.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Ocean Reef (Black Seabass)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Oct 31 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $650
    Seasonal (October1-31) Up to 4 persons
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Ocean Reef (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $650
    On this trip, you and the crew will be fishing local reefs off Ocean City, NJ. The trip lasts for 4 hours and begins at 7:00 a.m. Longer trips may be available at request and for a different fee, ask the captain for details if you are interested.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Ocean Reef (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $650
    On this trip, you and the crew will be fishing local ocean reefs off Ocean City, NJ. The trip lasts for 4 hours and begins at 12:00 p.m. Longer trips may be available at request and for a different fee, ask the captain for details if you are interested.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
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FAQs about The Grateful Fred Charters

The Grateful Fred Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – AM Back Bay (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Ocean Reef (Black Seabass) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Ocean Reef (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Ocean Reef (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with The Grateful Fred Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta-potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box Cooler on board

Trips booked with The Grateful Fred Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Included where applicable )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Complementary for most trips. Done at completion of trip )
  • Fishing License (None required )

The Grateful Fred Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing (Ocean City and Great Egg Reefs)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Back Bay)

The Grateful Fred Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging

Top targeted fish species with The Grateful Fred Charters include:
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Fred Bornhardt
Ocean City, New Jersey, United States
ID & license verified
36 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
Capt. Fred is an experienced angler that has been fishing in the local Ocean City area waters for many years. Join him aboard and make lovely memories on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass
Tautog Tautog

Boat specs

Key West (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Ocean City and Great Egg Reefs
Backcountry Fishing
Back Bay

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

Toilet
Porta-potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Included where applicable
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Complementary for most trips. Done at completion of trip
Fishing License
None required

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

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
12yo and younger required to wear PFD
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
filleting provided
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
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Coral Reef fishing with Captain Fred.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Jonathan V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (PM) on August 31, 2023
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John W.
Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Coral Reef fishing with Captain Fred.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Ocean Reef (AM) on August 21, 2023
I was looking for a sendoff for my younger son, who is leaving for college this fall.  When discussing this with him, he asked...
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Heather M.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience with Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (PM) on May 19, 2023
When we first stepped into the boat we knew we were going to have a great trip. Fred’s hospitality and kindness really made...
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Jason J.
Hyde Park, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip to the Reef

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Ocean Reef (AM) on July 12, 2023
My 3 boys and I had a blast going out to the reef and dropping some lines in. Captain Fred picked us up promptly at 7:00am...
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Rayce S.
Lebanon, TN
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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Half day trip with Captain Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – AM Back Bay on August 28, 2023
Captain Fred made this an amazing trip. A great guy and made it seem like we had been fishing together for years. Would recommend...
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