Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00 

4.8/5 (61 reviews)
 905 River Road, Belmar, NJ 07719, United States
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Captain Cal 2 runs angling trips out of Belmar and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Come on aboard with Capt. Ronald, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, big game fishing, drift fishing, or spinning, based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 7-hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Flounder, Seabass, Tautog, Scup, Common Ling, and Triggerfish, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

Your adventure begins on board a 90’ Lydia boat that can fit a maximum of 70 anglers. The boat is fitted with a toilet. Bait is included in the trip price.

As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it. You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.

Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Cal 2.  Rods, reels and bait are included!

Ronald Kish

Captain

Ronald Kish

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Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3/4 Day Trip

 Just booked! Last booked: 5 hours ago

Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for 2 people
US $190 
There are 32 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (34)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

84%

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Rob P.
Rob P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The capt and crew were phenomenal

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on July 18, 2024

I called to make sure I was able to still make the boat and the captain assured me he would wait and made it a stress free experience. Super nice guy! Cares for the people that aboard his boat! He greeted everyone that came aboard and had conversations with all! The crew was helpful! Without hesitation jumped to assist whether it was to grab a net to helping you re-rig your rod!! Caught a good amount of fish! Many people left with keepers! Give this boat team a go! They will not disappoint I promise you! Will be coming back again very soon!!!

I called to make sure I was able to still make the boat and the captain assured me he would wait and made it a stress free experience. Super nice guy! Cares for the people that aboard his boat! He greeted everyone that came aboard and had conversations with all! The crew was helpful! Without hesitation jumped to assist whether it was to grab a net to helping you re-rig your rod!! Caught a good amount of fish! Many people left with keepers! Give this boat team a go! They will not disappoint I...  

 Rob P. recommends Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00
Ronald Kish
Ronald Kish (The Captain)
Replied on July 19, 2024
Thanks for the great review! Hope to see you again!

Alan A.
Alan A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Beautiful Day

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3/4 Day Trip on April 19, 2025

Great crew! Went out of their way to help and accommodate.

Great crew! Went out of their way to help and accommodate.  

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 Alan A. recommends Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00
Ronald Kish
Ronald Kish (The Captain)
Replied on April 19, 2025
Thank you for the great review! Hope to see you again.

Kyle Q.
Kyle Q.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Ronald

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3/4 Day Trip on January 3, 2025

Great crew everyone was helpful and nice. Also caught some nice fish

Great crew everyone was helpful and nice. Also caught some nice fish  

 Kyle Q. recommends Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00
Ronald Kish
Ronald Kish (The Captain)
Replied on January 4, 2025
Thanks for a great review! Hope to see you again.

Jack W.
Jack W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Nice caption. We love it

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on October 6, 2024

Our small group of five had a fantastic time fishing. The captain changed fishing spots three times, and each move led us to catch plenty of fish. It was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend it!

Our small group of five had a fantastic time fishing. The captain changed fishing spots three times, and each move led us to catch plenty of fish. It was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend it!  

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 Jack W. recommends Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00
Ronald Kish
Ronald Kish (The Captain)
Replied on October 7, 2024
See you again!

Dave G.
Dave G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great boat and people

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on June 30, 2024

Was a first time experience and can say we will never forget the crew was the best and help with everything we did ended up sick but they was great about and had us laughing the whole trip

Was a first time experience and can say we will never forget the crew was the best and help with everything we did ended up sick but they was great about and had us laughing the whole trip  

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 Dave G. recommends Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00
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Ronald Kish
Ronald Kish (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2024
Thanks for the great review! Hope to see you again!

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FAQs about Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00

What are the trip rates for Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00?

Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00 offers the following trip to customers:

  • US $95 per person - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00?

When you book a trip with Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet 2 bathrooms (men & women)
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge Wheelhouse
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00?

Trips booked with Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00 include:

  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The crew cleans the catch for a tip)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00 offer?

Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00 offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00 offer?

Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00 offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning (Conventional and spinning tackle)
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Medium tackle )
Which fish species can I catch with Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00?

Top targeted fish species with Captain Cal 2–Open Boat 7:30am-3:00 include:

  • Common Ling
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog

Your captain

Ronald Kish

Belmar, New Jersey, United States

ID & license verified
61 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Ronald has been in the charter business for 20 years. His vessel, Captain Cal 2, is a family-owned boat and the crew will make you feel welcome and help you with everything while you're on board.

The fish you can target

Common Ling
Common Ling
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tautog
Tautog

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Headboats
Capacity
70 persons
Boat length
90 ft
Year built
1975
Boat manufacturer
Lydia
Boat type
Headboat

Engine model
Volvo Penta
Powered by
2 x 770HP
Max cruising speed
14 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Conventional and spinning tackle

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Medium tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

2 bathrooms (men & women)

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Wheelhouse

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Live Bait

Catch cleaning & filleting

The crew cleans the catch for a tip

First Mate

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

As long as it's in regulation

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Belmar right now

FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog
32 people are looking at this charter.
3/4 Day Trip booked 5 hours ago