Little Jessie James charter boat offers the ultimate in the back bay and nearshore fishing. They specialize in ultra-light tackle fishing in the most pristine waters in New Jersey.
There’s a fish with your name on it in Brigantine and The Jessie James fleet will help you catch it! With Captain Mark at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, Weakfish, Tautog, and more can be found in these waters if conditions are right.
On these trips, you can expect to cast, jig, live bait fish or troll using light tackle. Capt. Mark also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
You’ll be casting lines from a 22’ Sisu Downeast with room for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures, live and dead bait.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. It’s customary to tip the Mate 20% to show your appreciation. 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 some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.
You can’t go wrong when you bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Little Jessie James is just a click away.
Contact captain for pick-up instructions.
Captain
Mark Schrenk
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Half Day Trip (Noon) on May 20, 2024
Knew the water, knew the techniques, knew the fish. Had a great trip.
Knew the water, knew the techniques, knew the fish. Had a great trip.
Flemington, NJ
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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2023
Had a great day. Caught soon keepers. Mark and Mike truly excited when catch a fish.
Had a great day. Caught soon keepers. Mark and Mike truly excited when catch a fish.
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Brigantine, New Jersey, United States
Captain Mark Schrenk has been obsessed with fishing since he was a child. A USCG Licensed Captain and Engineer since 1984, Captain Mark has worked all over the world on ships and boats of all types. He has been running charters and party boats in New Jersey since 1988 and knows the best spots and the best techniques for every species around.
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
Little Jessie James - Updated 2025 Prices