Little Jessie James 

5.0/5 (2 reviews)
 500 Bayshore Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203, United States

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.

Mark Schrenk

Captain

Mark Schrenk

37 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $600 
Half Day Trip (Noon)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $600 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $600 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

4 hour, one man trip

Angler rating

2
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0
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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%

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
Walker M.
Walker M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4 hour, one man trip

VERIFIED

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.  

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 Walker M. recommends Little Jessie James
Mark Schrenk
Mark Schrenk (The Captain)
Replied on May 21, 2024
Thank you Walker Hope to see u again. Capt Mark

Michael C.
Michael C.

Flemington, NJ

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

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.  

 Michael C. recommends Little Jessie James
Mark Schrenk
Mark Schrenk (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2023
Great fishing with you. Hope to see u soon. Tx Capt mark.

FAQs about Little Jessie James

What are the trip rates for Little Jessie James?

Little Jessie James offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (Noon) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (PM) (3 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Little Jessie James?

When you book a trip with Little Jessie James, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Little Jessie James?

Trips booked with Little Jessie James include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Little Jessie James offer?

Little Jessie James offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Little Jessie James offer?

Little Jessie James offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Little Jessie James?

Top targeted fish species with Little Jessie James include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Mark Schrenk

Brigantine, New Jersey, United States

16 Fishing Reports
107 Customer reviews
Member since September 2017

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.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish
Bluefish
Flounder
Flounder
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Tautog
Tautog
Weakfish
Weakfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Sea Fox
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Snorkeling Equipment

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

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.

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 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.

What’s biting in Brigantine right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
BluefishBluefish
FlounderFlounder
TautogTautog
WeakfishWeakfish