UnReel Sportfishing 

5.0
(16 reviews)
 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204, United States

UnReel Sportfishing 

Cape May, NJ, United States
34 ft
6
5.0
(16 reviews)

Make some memories in Cape May and go fishing with UnReel Sportfishing.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and plenty more. Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself trolling or maybe something more specialized in this area. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car or you can bring a cooler with your own food and drinks.

Your boat for the day is a 34' Downeast that holds up to 6 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, along with lures.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't leave home without snacks, drinks, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with UnReel Sportfishing!

Make some memories in Cape May and go fishing with UnReel Sportfishing.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and plenty more. Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself trolling or maybe something more specialized in this area. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car or you can bring a cooler with your own food and drinks.

Your boat for the day is a 34' Downeast that holds up to 6 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, along with lures.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't leave home without snacks, drinks, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with UnReel Sportfishing!

John Peterson
Captain
John Peterson
28 years of experience
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Half Day Shark (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Aug 15
US $825
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trolling
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 17 - Sep 10
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
US $825
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Shark (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Aug 15
US $825
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
16 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Jessica Cafasso
Jessica Cafasso
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day!
Half Day Trolling - 12:00 PM on June 20, 20266 adults

My family and I spent the day with Captain John catching tons of sharks- super fun!! made great memories and would definitely recommend. See again next time John :)

Andrew Lehman
Andrew Lehman
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Exceeded All Expectations
Half Day Shark (PM) on July 3, 20246 adults

Captain John was exceptional and did an amazing job of putting us on sharks. Big Sharks. He contacted me the day before our trip to move up the departure time to have the best sea conditions and we landed 10 amazing sharks and the 6 of us had an absolute blast. It was challenging to reel in that 9 foot shark but John was patient and gave great instructions. Plus he helps you get that great pic of you with your shark before he releases it. We will 100% book again with Unreel Sportfishing!!

John Peterson
Response from Captain

Andrew. Thanks for the great review and I hope to see you all again next year!

Brett Durick
Brett Durick
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2021
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Hammered the sharks!
Half Day Shark (AM) on August 2, 20253 adults3 children

3 dads and 3 kids. First spot was slow and we moved. Ended up with 10 sharks in 2 hrs plus a few that got off close to the boat. Capt John was great. Patient with the kids and taught them how to reel the big boys in.

Tara Hales
Tara Hales
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Small kids trip
Half Day Shark (PM) on July 18, 20252 adults2 children

Captain John was understanding of our family of 3 small kids and tried to make it memorable for us

John Freebody
John Freebody
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day with Captain John
Half Day Trolling - 12:00 PM on July 22, 20232 adults3 children

Excellent day out and fun for my sons. Great boat and gear. John knew where to go and also how target the three different species. We had a great action packed session with nearly fifty fish across Spanish mackerel, Bonito and Blue fish. The boys loved it. Thank you John and unreel fishing

Reported catch:
Bonito
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
John Peterson
Response from Captain

Thanks John! Great trip with you and your kids. I’ll bet they’re still smiling.

FAQs about UnReel Sportfishing

UnReel Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $825 per group - Half Day Shark (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - Half Day Shark (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - Half Day Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - Half Day Trolling - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
When you book a trip with UnReel Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with UnReel Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included)
  • Fishing license (Cost of trip includes all licenses and permits needed)
UnReel Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
UnReel Sportfishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with UnReel Sportfishing include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

John Peterson
John Peterson

Cape May, New Jersey, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023

Get ready for a fantastic fishing adventure with Captain John Peterson in Cape May! He's the captain of a cool 34' Southshore boat and knows all the best spots in these waters. You'll have a blast catching fish like Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and lots more. Captain John will teach you the art of trolling, a great technique to lure those fish in. He's got 18 years of experience and a few tricks up his sleeve that he's eager to share with you.

John Peterson
John Peterson
Fully verified
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reports
16
reviews
2023
member since
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response
Get ready for a fantastic fishing adventure with Captain John Peterson in Cape May! He's the captain of a cool 34' Southshore boat and knows all the best spots in these waters. You'll have a blast catching fish like Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and lots more. Captain John will teach you the art of trolling, a great technique to lure those fish in. He's got 18 years of experience and a few tricks up his sleeve that he's eager to share with you.

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • Fantastic day!
    Jessica C.
    Jessica C.
  • Hammered the sharks!
    Brett D.
    Brett D.
  • Great time!
    Christian S.
    Christian S.
  • What a day !!!!
    Etienne L.
    Etienne L.
  • Exceeded All Expectations
    Andrew L.
    Andrew L.
  • Very cool experience!
    Nisha S.
    Nisha S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Southshore
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included
Fishing license
Cost of trip includes all licenses and permits needed

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
We love having children aboard
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Cape May right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)

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