Fins Up Family Charters
5.0/5 (55 reviews)
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105 Randall Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, United States–
105 Randall Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States
If you’re ready to discover fishing or cruising the Manasquan River or the Atlantic Ocean off Point Pleasant Beach, book a trip with Fins Up Family Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Mike, which means you’ll tap into years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Flounder, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Bonito, Crab, Tautog, and whatever else takes the bait. The captain specializes in summer Flounder (Fluke) fishing, and they are only a short cruise to the Axel Carlson and Sea Girt Reefs.
Capt. Mike operates a 23’ Walkaround that holds up to 4 passengers for fishing. It has all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures if you don’t have your own. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, You can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle!
Children are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children under 16 must wear life vests while underway, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain carries up-to-date regulation info so you don’t have to worry about remembering the length allowed for every species.
It’s recommended to bring snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality, with Fins Up Family Charters.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (65)
+62Angler rating
54
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0
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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
96%
Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews
Showing: 5 of 55 reviews
Jeff Beck
5.0
Verified
Great trip
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on July 21, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
The goal was to catch fish for my 7-year-old - with the caveat that it was his first saltwater trip. Capt. Mike was very comforting and flexible regarding the trip accommodations. We caught a ton of fish and had a blast. Mike is very knowledgeable and helped answer no less than a billion questions from my inquisitive 7-year-old. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thank you Jeff... Getting such a nice note from a fellow charter captain means a lot. I look forward to having you guys back out again!
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Heather Guzman
5.0
Verified
Captain Mike is the best!
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on June 25, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
This was our 2nd time booking with Captain Mike and we are already thinking about when we can do it again. He’s an awesome captain, very knowledgeable, and knows how to have fun! He was wonderful with our 2 children ages 7 and 4. If you are debating on taking this trip, I strongly encourage you to go for it. You won’t regret it!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 26, 2025
Thanks Heather! You guys were great... I especially liked the "log book" so the kids could mark down the different fish they caught. You might have a future charter captain on your hands! They both seemed to get a kick out of feeling that rod bend! I'm sure they'll continue to try and get more names in that book in the future. Looking forward to having you out again!
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Nicholas Bergkoetter
5.0
Verified
Great captain, Great Boat, Great Time
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on June 9, 2025 • 4 adults
Our trip had some very unfortunate weather, and as a result we had to keep to the bay and river rather than striper fishing in the ocean as planned (which he warned us about far ahead of time), but Captain Mike still did everything he could to make sure we had a great time. He did a great job of finding us some schools of bluefish to catch when it seemed improbable that we'd get anything on our lines, and he was extremely friendly the whole time. Can't recommend booking enough!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 11, 2025
It was a great time having you guys out. Sometimes you get lucky... Had we not decided to head back to the river to try for some fluke when we did, we never would have spotted those birds which led to everyone getting in on the action! Hopefully next time the ocean won't be foggy and rough and we can get in on some more action!!
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Ashley Toropiw
5.0
Verified
Fun time!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 4, 2025 • 4 adults
This was a birthday gift for my dad and we had a great time! Mike was absolutely amazing and was so attentive to my parents and I! He found us some great spots to consistently catch fish. If i ever go fishing again, I'll definitely be rebooking with Mike!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 5, 2025
Thanks Ashley! You guys were great. I'm happy your dad had a fun birthday fishing trip!!
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Mirelis Irizarry
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal captain!!!
4 Hour – Military/First Resp - 1:00 PM on May 24, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Michael was a phenomenal captain. He took my sons out for their first fishing trip. He was on a mission to make sure they enjoyed every moment of the experience!! He went above and beyond. Was very attentive and knowledgeable! He took them to the bay and then the ocean! He’s a great communicator told us of the winds and weather days before the trip. My boys even got a chance to play pirates. We will definitely book again.
Response from Captain
May 27, 2025
Thanks Mirelis... They were a pleasure to have on board. I'm glad they had a great time. I'm also glad the ocean calmed down a bit allowing them to get out of the inlet and see the shoreline like a pirate! Next trip we'll get them out to the wrecks so they can REALLY see how the GPS and fish finder work. They seemed to really like the electronics!
0
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2 Hour Trip – Quick Soak
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Quick Soak - 2:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour - After Work Soak
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 16 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour - After Work Soak
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 PM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Aug 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour – Military/First Resp
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour – Military/First Resp - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day - Trip Military/First Resp
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (65)
+62Angler rating
54
0
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
96%
Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews
Showing: 5 of 55 reviews
Jeff Beck
5.0
Verified
Great trip
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on July 21, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
The goal was to catch fish for my 7-year-old - with the caveat that it was his first saltwater trip. Capt. Mike was very comforting and flexible regarding the trip accommodations. We caught a ton of fish and had a blast. Mike is very knowledgeable and helped answer no less than a billion questions from my inquisitive 7-year-old. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thank you Jeff... Getting such a nice note from a fellow charter captain means a lot. I look forward to having you guys back out again!
0
Heather Guzman
5.0
Verified
Captain Mike is the best!
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on June 25, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
This was our 2nd time booking with Captain Mike and we are already thinking about when we can do it again. He’s an awesome captain, very knowledgeable, and knows how to have fun! He was wonderful with our 2 children ages 7 and 4. If you are debating on taking this trip, I strongly encourage you to go for it. You won’t regret it!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 26, 2025
Thanks Heather! You guys were great... I especially liked the "log book" so the kids could mark down the different fish they caught. You might have a future charter captain on your hands! They both seemed to get a kick out of feeling that rod bend! I'm sure they'll continue to try and get more names in that book in the future. Looking forward to having you out again!
0
Nicholas Bergkoetter
5.0
Verified
Great captain, Great Boat, Great Time
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on June 9, 2025 • 4 adults
Our trip had some very unfortunate weather, and as a result we had to keep to the bay and river rather than striper fishing in the ocean as planned (which he warned us about far ahead of time), but Captain Mike still did everything he could to make sure we had a great time. He did a great job of finding us some schools of bluefish to catch when it seemed improbable that we'd get anything on our lines, and he was extremely friendly the whole time. Can't recommend booking enough!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 11, 2025
It was a great time having you guys out. Sometimes you get lucky... Had we not decided to head back to the river to try for some fluke when we did, we never would have spotted those birds which led to everyone getting in on the action! Hopefully next time the ocean won't be foggy and rough and we can get in on some more action!!
2
Ashley Toropiw
5.0
Verified
Fun time!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 4, 2025 • 4 adults
This was a birthday gift for my dad and we had a great time! Mike was absolutely amazing and was so attentive to my parents and I! He found us some great spots to consistently catch fish. If i ever go fishing again, I'll definitely be rebooking with Mike!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 5, 2025
Thanks Ashley! You guys were great. I'm happy your dad had a fun birthday fishing trip!!
0
Mirelis Irizarry
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal captain!!!
4 Hour – Military/First Resp - 1:00 PM on May 24, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Michael was a phenomenal captain. He took my sons out for their first fishing trip. He was on a mission to make sure they enjoyed every moment of the experience!! He went above and beyond. Was very attentive and knowledgeable! He took them to the bay and then the ocean! He’s a great communicator told us of the winds and weather days before the trip. My boys even got a chance to play pirates. We will definitely book again.
Response from Captain
May 27, 2025
Thanks Mirelis... They were a pleasure to have on board. I'm glad they had a great time. I'm also glad the ocean calmed down a bit allowing them to get out of the inlet and see the shoreline like a pirate! Next trip we'll get them out to the wrecks so they can REALLY see how the GPS and fish finder work. They seemed to really like the electronics!
0
FAQs about Fins Up Family Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Cabin cruisersCapacity
4 personsBoat length
23 ftYear built
1988Boat manufacturer
WellcraftBoat type
WalkaroundEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 225HPMax cruising speed
28 knots