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Based out of South Amboy, Pearl Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. Stephen aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, popping, and spinning. You’re looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Bass, Flounder, Tautog, Seabass, Tuna, and Sharks, depending on the weather and time of year.

You’ll be fishing from a 24’ Wellcraft boat with enough room for up to 5 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip.

You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip. There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Pearl Charters.



FAQs about Pearl Charters

Pearl Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Full Day Trip – Striper Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Pearl Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Pearl Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Pearl Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Pearl Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Pearl Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Stephen Louglas
South Amboy, New Jersey, United States
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022
Fishing has always been a part of Captain Stephen's life. It comes as no surprise that he decided to pursue his passion and share it with his clients. Be it the little ones or experienced anglers, everyone will have a great time aboard Pearl Charters!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Wellcraft (Center console) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Tim U.
Chatham, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day striper fishing with Steve and first mate Joe

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing on November 23, 2022
Great two person team! Super easy launch. Guys were easy going and kept at it to try to find fish for us all day. We caught...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 1, 2023
The charter operator canceled 5 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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John G.
Elmer, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stephen

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing on October 15, 2022
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