Ready to cast a line in Highlands? Make it happen with Tagged Fish Charters!

Depending on the season, you may target various species, including Flounder, Shark, Tuna, Tautog, and many more. Right now is Striped Bass season, and Capt. Chad is offering 6-hour trips that target this absolutely delicious fish. They start the Striper season in late March or early April and fish for them through late June. Then begin fishing the fall Striped Bass run when it starts again in October. Expect to jig, clam, live line, chunk, or troll to put the best possible catch on ice!

Kids are welcome on board, so feel free to make it a family adventure. Don’t forget your snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. The Tagged Fish has an NJ fillet permit that enables them to legally clean your catch before returning to the dock so you are not waiting at the end of the day.

You’ll be casting lines from a 50’ Downeast with a capacity for 15 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without, plus a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 20% tip is customary. The charter boat covers your fishing license for the day. Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Tagged Fish Charters is just a click away.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 hour family inshore trips
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 7 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 7 persons
    US $1,050
    We will be fishing calm inshore waters for Fluke, Bluefish or Seabass. This trip is perfect for family or friends getting together to spend quality time on the water. We can take a maximum of 15 passengers .
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Wrecks, Rocks & Reefs
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,280
    This trip is geared for more experienced anglers….. We will be fishing on old sunken wrecks, rockpiles & reefs. We will be targeting Seabass, Fluke & Ling.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Cod
    Cod
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
    Common Ling
    Common Ling
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Customer reviews

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Incredible experience. Highly recommended!
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Huaming Z.
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Incredible experience. Highly recommended!

VERIFIED   6 hour family inshore trips on May 14, 2024
The captain and crew were very professional and patient. We harvested eight huge striped bass, probably over 39 inches. It...
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Jason O.
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Amazing Voyage

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Weekend Striper (PM) on May 4, 2024
The crew was fantastic and very knowledgeable.  Had a great time and would definitely do it again
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Dmitry S.
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Great boat , excellent crew

VERIFIED   6 hour family inshore trips on September 11, 2024
We spend a day , they gave us extra time and a lot of help and TLC
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patrick l.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 21, 2024
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Ken W.
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 hour family inshore trips on August 1, 2024
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FAQs about Tagged Fish Charters

Tagged Fish Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $150 per person after 7 guests - 6 hour family inshore trips (6 hours)
  • US $1,280 per group, additional US $160 per person after 8 guests - Wrecks, Rocks & Reefs (8 hours)

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

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

Tagged Fish Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Tagged Fish Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tagged Fish Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Cod
  • Common Ling
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Chad Hacker
Highlands, New Jersey, United States
6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2023
Captain Chad has been fishing full-time for 30 years. Besides having accumulated vast experience and knowledge, he works hard to provide customers with the best day possible. Join him aboard The Tagged Fish, a 50' fishing machine licensed for up to 15 passengers, out 100 miles.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Cod Cod

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
15 persons
Boat length
50 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Carman
Boat type
Downeast

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 420HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
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
Visa
Mastercard
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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