JP Charters 

5.0
(62 reviews)
 New Jersey 109 1231, Lower Township, NJ 08204, United States–

JP Charters 

Lower Township, NJ, United States
–
32 ft
6
5.0
(62 reviews)

If fishing in Cape May is on your bucket list, look no further than JP Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jonathan knows them forwards and back.

Mahi Mahi, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Black Drum, Flounder, Black Seabass, Sheepshead, Tautog, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You'll be casting lines from a 32' SeaVee center console with space for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, 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.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Jonathan below and start planning your trip today!

If fishing in Cape May is on your bucket list, look no further than JP Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jonathan knows them forwards and back.

Mahi Mahi, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Black Drum, Flounder, Black Seabass, Sheepshead, Tautog, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You'll be casting lines from a 32' SeaVee center console with space for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, 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.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Jonathan below and start planning your trip today!

Jonathan Paterno
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
+2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+3
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 15
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
+1
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Spring black drum trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 10
Black Drum
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
Tautog
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
14hr offshore canyons
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
14 hour trip starts at 2:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (White)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
+4
US $3,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
62 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (68)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (62)

  • Valerie Doris
    Valerie Doris
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sharks everywhere!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 17, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

    Omg! I booked captain john for my son’s birthday! 5 twelve year old boys! Capt. gave the option to catch sharks and fish and I’ll let you guess which one they chose! We caught 8 sharks total! The experience was the best from beginning to end! Capt. was down to earth and totally chill! Thank you so much for creating core memories for my son and friends! They now want to make this a yearly tradition!

  • Nate Freed
    Nate Freed
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First Drum Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 31, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We booked a trip with Capt. Jonathan for sea bass for my 11 year olds first ocean fishing trip. The water was rough to go out for them so he suggested to go out for black drum. My nephew caught his first fish and it was a sizeable one. Jonathans a great guide that makes the trip enjoyable and Id highly recommend going with him. We are already planning our next trip to go out again!

  • Tim Nazif
    Tim Nazif
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    2nd Trip with JP Charters

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 10, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 children

    Today we booked our 2nd trip with JP Charters, and were not disappointed! We started with trolling and caught dozens of Bluefish. At times it felt like we could barely reel them in before we hooked another. Then we tried bottom-fishing, and caught a few sea bass and fluke. One was big enough for our dinner tonight! Great trip overall, highly recommend!

  • John Malusky
    John Malusky
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Making the Right Call

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

    Captain Jon was amazing. Got to the dock and he gave us the rundown on the weather and conditions. Shifted to fishing bayside and hooked with 10 sharks! one heck of a morning for iffy weather.

  • Michael Stefanick
    Michael Stefanick
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    good start

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 14, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    it was a good start to a hopefully lasting relationship with captain Jon. my wife loved it, the kids loved it, and i loved seeing them love it.

  • Harry Western
    Harry Western
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing time!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    caught some sharks. had the best time ever. largest fish we caught and was a fun fight every time

  • Karthickeyan Jothieswaran
    Karthickeyan Jothieswaran
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Unforgettable Fishing Trip with Captain Jonathan!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 30, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had an absolutely incredible fishing trip with Captain Jonathan that our family will never forget! From the moment we arrived at the dock, everything was seamless. He was ready 10 minutes early, fully prepared with life jackets as we had requested, and greeted us with a warm, professional demeanor. During the trip, we caught 25 bluefish, and thanks to Captain Jonathan’s expertise in trolling, the action was nonstop. Although the lines got tangled a few times — which is bound to happen with excited kids onboard — he handled every moment with calm, patience, and zero frustration. He made the whole experience fun and stress-free for everyone. Captain Jonathan was especially kind and engaging with the kids. He let them put the fish in the basket, showed them how to ice the catch properly, and even taught them some fascinating facts about bluefish species. It was both educational and fun — a perfect family experience. After the 4-hour trip, he didn’t rush us off. Instead, he cleaned the fish with great skill, helped us pack and ice them properly, and made sure we were completely taken care of before we left. Captain Jonathan’s professionalism, knowledge, and kindness made this a five-star experience. If you’re looking for a family-friendly fishing adventure with a captain who goes above and beyond, look no further. We’ll definitely be booking with him again!

  • Michael Taylor
    Michael Taylor
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day with Capt. John!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 4, 2025 • 6 adults

    Captain John runs a top notch charter. If you are looking for a chill and low key experience this is your guy. Even though the fishing was slow for all the charters today, John kept positive and put us on some fish. Fishing is fishing and sometimes the fish go to hide. Even so, John was gracious and personable throughout. He worked with his other charter operators and we found some fish to bring home. His boat is clean and plenty of room for six. If you are looking for a Cape May charter, this is the one you should book!

  • George Lysenko
    George Lysenko
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great afternoon fishing trip!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 8, 2024 • 3 adults

    We had a great time with John on his boat. He is very polite and courteous, and very quick to respond to messages and questions through the app. The boat was perfect for us, clean and in great shape with all the gear we needed. We opted to try for sharks, though it was slow at first due to the slack tide, John still had us in the right spot and as soon as the tides turned, the bites were on. The 2 boys had a blast reeling them in, as did I; it was a first for us all. We then went out to a channel light house and tried for some small fish, and it was fun. Overall, great afternoon trip for us, we look forward for next year, John states he will have his new boat up and running then. I would recommend this charter.

  • John Hostetler
    John Hostetler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jon knows what he’s doing

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2025 • 6 adults

    Had a great trip with JP Charters. His boat is immaculate, and his equipment works perfectly. Captain Jon is a great person to fish with, he knows the ocean and where to find fish! We caught lots of blues, tagged out on sea bass and even got to finish the trip off reeling in a nice big sand shark. Highly recommend JP Charters to anyone looking to go deep sea fishing! Hoping to come fish again soon!

Rating

5.0
62 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (68)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (62)

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John Hrunka
John Hrunka
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip. Captain was focused on all our need.
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 8, 2026 • 4 adults

We had a number of first time fisherman. Captain Jonathan was helpful in all our needs. Made sure we caught fish. Did some trolling in the beginning and then switched over to bottom fishing. Caught fish on both techniques. Would highly recommend him for your next trip.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Valerie Doris
Valerie Doris
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Sharks everywhere!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 17, 2026 • 2 adults • 4 children

Omg! I booked captain john for my son’s birthday! 5 twelve year old boys! Capt. gave the option to catch sharks and fish and I’ll let you guess which one they chose! We caught 8 sharks total! The experience was the best from beginning to end! Capt. was down to earth and totally chill! Thank you so much for creating core memories for my son and friends! They now want to make this a yearly tradition!

Nate Freed
Nate Freed
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
First Drum Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 31, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

We booked a trip with Capt. Jonathan for sea bass for my 11 year olds first ocean fishing trip. The water was rough to go out for them so he suggested to go out for black drum. My nephew caught his first fish and it was a sizeable one. Jonathans a great guide that makes the trip enjoyable and Id highly recommend going with him. We are already planning our next trip to go out again!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Tamim Nazif
Tamim Nazif
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
2nd Trip with JP Charters
4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 10, 2026 • 1 adult • 3 children

Today we booked our 2nd trip with JP Charters, and were not disappointed! We started with trolling and caught dozens of Bluefish. At times it felt like we could barely reel them in before we hooked another. Then we tried bottom-fishing, and caught a few sea bass and fluke. One was big enough for our dinner tonight! Great trip overall, highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
John Malusky
John Malusky
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Making the Right Call
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2026 • 2 adults • 4 children

Captain Jon was amazing. Got to the dock and he gave us the rundown on the weather and conditions. Shifted to fishing bayside and hooked with 10 sharks! one heck of a morning for iffy weather.

FAQs about JP Charters

JP Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Spring black drum trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $3,200 per group - 14hr offshore canyons (14 hours)
When you book a trip with JP Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with JP Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
JP Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
JP Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with JP Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Jonathan Paterno
Jonathan Paterno

Lower Township, New Jersey, United States

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62 Customer reviews
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Member since June 2022
Angler's Choice

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Capt. Jonathan runs trips out of Cape May aboard a 32' Seavee. These waters are known for Striped Bass and Black Drum and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Jonathan Paterno
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Capt. Jonathan runs trips out of Cape May aboard a 32' Seavee. These waters are known for Striped Bass and Black Drum and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tautog
Tautog
Tilefish
Tilefish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

  • Sharks everywhere!
    Valerie D.
    Valerie D.
  • Making the Right Call
    John M.
    John M.
  • amazing time!
    Harry W.
    Harry W.
  • First Drum Fishing Trip
    Nate F.
    Nate F.
  • Great family fishing day
    Tim N.
    Tim N.
  • Kudos to Capt. Jon
    Jack C.
    Jack C.
  • Trip was great and fish were hungry.
    Thomas P.
    Thomas P.
  • Captain Jon knows what he’s doing
    John H.
    John H.
  • Amazing Shark fishing trip
    Katie E.
    Katie E.
  • Big sand tigers
    Greg M.
    Greg M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Seavee
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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