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Badfish Fishing Charters

Map of Somers Point, NJ, United States
680 Bay Avenue
Somers Point, NJ, United States
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Professional full-time Fishing Charters, fishing the backbays and oceanfront of Ocean City, NJ and surrounding area.

Fun for all ages and skill levels, all bait and tackle is provided for you.

We are the only Full-time charter in the Ocean City NJ area to offer the option of day-time, night-time, fly and technical artificial lure fishing on the flats for striped bass. Along with many other species

                THINGS TO BRING
Polarized sunglasses
Hat and buff to protect from elements cut the glare and allow you to better see.
Reef safe sunscreen                  
Dress for the weather (its always cooler on the water)
Non-Marking shoes (Most sneakers are fine and so are flip-flops)
I encourage wearing proper sun/bug protection (Lightweight UV clothing, buff etc.)
Reusable water bottles are encouraged as they are better for our environment.
                         
                    DONOT BRING
Hard Cooler or large soft cooler   ( Reusable bottles are encouraged.)
Spray on Sunscreen (this can damage the boat as well as tackle and environment)
Black soled shoes (sneakers are fine and so are flip-flops)

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

Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3hr trip- Flounder late afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $475
    A 3-hour trip fishing the late afternoon bite in the back bay of the Ocean City area for Flounder. Sometimes targeting other species as they present themselves. 4-7 pm trip. Although start time may be variable depending on conditions. 1-4ppl
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4hr Back Bay Striper (2 ppl MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jun 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    (2ppl max) Striper on artificials and flies (fly upon request) can be a rewarding and educational experience. Catering to the more avid angler (although I can work with all levels) with a conservation mindset (Striped Bass is all catch and release). Time of departure is variable but usually I try to get out around sunup. Getting to experience multiple different ecosystems along the way. Option to mix it up too and add tog fishing or other species to the list is a possibility also
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    4hr AM Back Bay Summer
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 4 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Primarily Flounder but occasionally we do run into other species such as Tautog, Sea Robins, Bluefish, and Triggerfish. Fishing in the famed backbays of Ocean City, New Jersey These trips cater to all skill levels and most ages of anglers. Rods, reels, bait and tackle provided. All you need to bring is yourself. Max 4ppl.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    4hr Striper eve /night (2ppl MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    (2ppl max) Striper on artificials and flies (fly upon request) can be a rewarding and educational experience. Catering to the more avid angler (although I can work with all levels) with a conservation mindset (Striped Bass is all catch and release). Time of departure may vary but usually, the plan is to fish the first half of the trip in daylight and finish off with some after-dark action.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    4hr Fall Striped bass Ocean PM 3ppl
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Fishing the oceanfront for migratory striped bass on artificials, jigs or fly. (Rarely do we troll.) MAX 3Persons. We practice responsible angling; Striped bass is All catch and release in order to preserve our striped bass for furture generations.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    4hr Fall Striped bass Ocean AM 3ppl
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Fishing the oceanfront for migratory striped bass on artificials, jigs or fly. (Rarely do we troll.) MAX 3Persons. We practice responsible angling; Striped bass is All catch and release in order to preserve our striped bass for furture generations.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    6hr Fall Striped bass Ocean AM 3ppl
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $775
    Fishing the oceanfront for migratory striped bass on artificials, jigs or fly. (Rarely do we troll.) MAX 3Persons. We practice responsible angling; Striped bass is All catch and release in order to preserve our striped bass for furture generations.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
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FAQs about Badfish Fishing Charters

Badfish Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group - 3hr trip- Flounder late afternoon (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4hr Back Bay Striper (2 ppl MAX) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4hr AM Back Bay Summer (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4hr Striper eve /night (2ppl MAX) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4hr Fall Striped bass Ocean PM 3ppl (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4hr Fall Striped bass Ocean AM 3ppl (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 6hr Fall Striped bass Ocean AM 3ppl (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Badfish Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
Trips booked with Badfish Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License (All licenses are covered under the boats license. )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
Badfish Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Great egg harbor river)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (up to )
  • Offshore Fishing (up to 20miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Badfish Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Badfish Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Ray
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Brian Williams
Somers Point, New Jersey, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
Member since February 2024
Born and raised in the backwaters of southern New Jersey, he's appeared in and written for many regional and national magazines as well as TV shows and online publications, multiple podcasts, and as a guest speaker at the 2018 Saltwater Sportsman National Seminar Series. Brian's goal is to not only get you on the fish but to teach you about the techniques used, how, and why they work, and about the waterways that surround the fishing. His mission is to make sure you leave having not only caught fish but also have the knowledge, understanding, and respect of the surrounding marshlands that only years of real-life experience can provide.

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
MayCraft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Great egg harbor river
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
up to
Offshore Fishing
up to 20miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Fly 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
Fishing License
All licenses are covered under the boats license.
Fly Fishing Equipment

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 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
please advise me of ages in case too young
No Smoking
Ash and smoke can damage equipment
You Keep Catch
Ok to keep on non-threatened species (see below)
Catch and Release Allowed
We encouraging releasing fish for the future
Catch and Release Mandatory
On Striped Bass , Sheepshead, Weakfish and Sharks
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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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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