Retriever Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (62 reviews)
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 518 Bayshore Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203, United States
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There’s a fish with your name on it in Brigantine and Retriever Fishing Charters will help you catch it!

Local species include Tautog, Striped Bass, Flounder, Black Seabass, Weakfish, Bluefish, Sheepshead, Cod, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Little Tunny, and more, depending on the time of year. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Capt. Connor also offers fly fishing trips too!

Retriever Fishing Charters welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! 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 belly!

Capt. Connor welcomes you aboard a 20’ Maritime bay boat that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has all the essentials. Capt. Connor will provide rods and reels for you, along with 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 you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Retriever Fishing Charters, you can send Capt. Connor a message down below.

Connor Brown

Captain

Connor Brown

 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2.5 hour Eco Tour AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $320 
2.5 hour Eco Tour PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $320 
4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $390 
4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $390 
4 Hour Trip – Fall Tog (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $420 
4 Hour Trip – Fall Tog (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $420 
4 Hour Trip – Family Crabbing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $430 
4 Hour Trip – Bay Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $430 
4 Hour Trip – Bay Striped (copy)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $430 
4 Hour Trip – Family Crabbing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $430 
4 hour Inshore Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
4 Hour Striper and Tog (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Jan 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
4 Hour Trip – Fly Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
4 hour Inshore Wreck
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $580 
6 Hour Trip – Bay (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $580 
6 Hour Trip – Bay (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $585 
5 hour Inshore Trolling/Casting
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 25
Price for up to 4 people
US $620 
6 Hour Trip – Ocean Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
8 Hour Trip – Bay
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $780 
6 hour Inshore Wreck
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $900 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (85)

Great day fishing !
Great day fishing !
Huge shark!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

98%

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Jeff K.
Jeff K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Father/Sons Day

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) on September 28, 2024

My son's and I primarily fish for trout in southern Pa.. I was looking at boat rentals to get some crabbing in before the end of the season when I happened along Capt. Connor at Retriever Charters in Brigantine. I found many choices and finally settled on a 6 hr trip kicking around the bay. At Connor's suggestion we started fishing for tog. It was action packed but sadly none were large enough to keep. We trolled for striper with no results and ended up carrying into schools of minnow for snapper blues. My youngest was lucky enough to catch one which made him the winner for the day. All in all, harvest wise the day was a bust. Connor made the day perfect for us. His knowledge and preparedness made the day seamless. He's very personable and relaxed. We had a great time with Capt Connor and will charter with him again.

My son's and I primarily fish for trout in southern Pa.. I was looking at boat rentals to get some crabbing in before the end of the season when I happened along Capt. Connor at Retriever Charters in Brigantine. I found many choices and finally settled on a 6 hr trip kicking around the bay. At Connor's suggestion we started fishing for tog. It was action packed but sadly none were large enough to keep. We trolled for striper with no results and ended up carrying into schools of minnow for snapper...  

 Jeff K. recommends Retriever Fishing Charters
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Thomas K.
Thomas K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day fishing !

VERIFIED
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4 hour Inshore Shark Fishing on June 26, 2025

We had a beautiful day fishing today. The water was calm. The skies were clear. And the fish were plentiful. We got plenty of flounder and multiple other species. Even hooked into four sharks. That’s a fun reel!! Overall a great day and would highly recommend.

We had a beautiful day fishing today. The water was calm. The skies were clear. And the fish were plentiful. We got plenty of flounder and multiple other species. Even hooked into four sharks. That’s a fun reel!! Overall a great day and would highly recommend.  

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 Thomas K. recommends Retriever Fishing Charters

Matthew C.
Matthew C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good time fishing

VERIFIED
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4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) on June 14, 2025

Put me on plenty of fish though the bite was off. Other boats got nothing. I will be back for new species! Thanks Captain!

Put me on plenty of fish though the bite was off. Other boats got nothing. I will be back for new species! Thanks Captain!  

 Matthew C. recommends Retriever Fishing Charters

John A.
John A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great charter

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) on July 6, 2025

Had an awesome day fishing. Captain had us catching fish the whole time. Would definitely recommend!

Had an awesome day fishing. Captain had us catching fish the whole time. Would definitely recommend!  

 John A. recommends Retriever Fishing Charters

David S.
David S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED
NEW

4 hour Inshore Shark Fishing on July 6, 2025

Very knowledgeable and very helpful. Highly recommend. Appreciate everything he did for my son and I.

Very knowledgeable and very helpful. Highly recommend. Appreciate everything he did for my son and I.  

 David S. recommends Retriever Fishing Charters

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FAQs about Retriever Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Retriever Fishing Charters?

Retriever Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $320 per group - 2.5 hour Eco Tour AM (2 hours)
  • US $320 per group - 2.5 hour Eco Tour PM (2 hours)
  • US $390 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $390 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $420 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Fall Tog (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $420 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Fall Tog (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $430 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Striped (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $430 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Striped Bass (4 hours)
  • US $430 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family Crabbing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $430 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family Crabbing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 hour Inshore Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Striper and Tog (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Fly Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 4 hour Inshore Wreck (4 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $585 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $620 per group - 5 hour Inshore Trolling/Casting (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Ocean Striped Bass (6 hours)
  • US $780 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bay (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 hour Inshore Wreck (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Retriever Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Retriever Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Retriever Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Retriever Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Retriever Fishing Charters offer?

Retriever Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Retriever Fishing Charters offer?

Retriever Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Retriever Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Retriever Fishing Charters include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Connor Brown

Brigantine, New Jersey, United States

27 Fishing Reports
65 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022

Welcome to Retriever Charters, my name is Capt. Connor Brown and I hope to meet you out on my boat for a great day on the water! I have grown up fishing the coast of New Jersey from Cape May to Brigantine! My father has been a great mentor teaching me how to be successful fishing these coastal waters. Now I get to share that wealth of knowledge by showing others how great the fishing on our coast lines are. I earned my Captains License in 2019, since then I have been running charters as Captain during the summers under different company's in Brigantine and Atlantic City NJ. In May 2023, I graduated from Penn State with a degree in outdoor recreation, tourism, and park management. I believe my education and skillset will be the right pick for your day on the water! In my free time I enjoy fly fishing for any species fresh or saltwater game fish. Also, I have a great passion in waterfowl hunting and love to spend my winters duck hunting with my golden retriever “Hunter”. Cant wait to see you out on the water!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefish
Cod
Cod
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Tautog
Tautog
Weakfish
Weakfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
1995
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Maritime Boats
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
1 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Fishing License

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

We love teaching kids how to fish and take care of our wildlife while enjoying the back bays!

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Brigantine right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
BluefishBluefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog
WeakfishWeakfish

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