Water Dog Charters 

5.0/5 (41 reviews)
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 1140 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, United States

Water Dog Charters 

Stone Harbor, NJ, United States
21 ft
4
5.0/5 (41 reviews)

We’ve got fish with your name on them and can’t wait to see you catch them! Your guide, Captain Gabe, brings decades of knowledge and experience, including over 20 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard. Gabe has been a licensed charter boat captain since 2002 and grew up fishing the same waters he'll be guiding you on.

You’ll be fishing onboard a 21 foot center console outfitted with modern electronics networked to a Minn Kota trolling motor to keep you on the fish.

We can accommodate four passengers/anglers. Planning a family adventure? Kids are more than welcome! The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is bring snacks and whatever else you want to be comfortable and have a good time.

Your captain will provide rods and reels, bait and lures and all other needed gear, as well as ice on the boat for your catch. After the catch, Capt Gabe will meticulously clean your fish for enjoyment at the table.

Is fishing not your thing? That’s no reason to stay off the water. There are beautiful sights to see, including unique bird species and dolphins. Observing what the area has to offer from the water is a special experience not to be missed. Let your captain do the navigating while you kick back and see the sights.

We are excited to have Capt Hanna join the team for the 2026 season. Hanna brings 14 years of experience as a licensed Master Captain and Boating Safety Instructor. Having grown up on the same waterways she’ll be guiding you on, she offers unmatched local knowledge. Additionally, Hanna is a certified SCUBA dive master and avid spear fisher. Her professional experience also includes teaching high school students natural sciences and regularly leading field activities in various subjects like commercial fishing, boat handling, marine biology, ecology and other outdoor vocational skills.

We hope you come aboard for a great day on the water.

We’ve got fish with your name on them and can’t wait to see you catch them! Your guide, Captain Gabe, brings decades of knowledge and experience, including over 20 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard. Gabe has been a licensed charter boat captain since 2002 and grew up fishing the same waters he'll be guiding you on.

You’ll be fishing onboard a 21 foot center console outfitted with modern electronics networked to a Minn Kota trolling motor to keep you on the fish.

We can accommodate four passengers/anglers. Planning a family adventure? Kids are more than welcome! The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is bring snacks and whatever else you want to be comfortable and have a good time.

Your captain will provide rods and reels, bait and lures and all other needed gear, as well as ice on the boat for your catch. After the catch, Capt Gabe will meticulously clean your fish for enjoyment at the table.

Is fishing not your thing? That’s no reason to stay off the water. There are beautiful sights to see, including unique bird species and dolphins. Observing what the area has to offer from the water is a special experience not to be missed. Let your captain do the navigating while you kick back and see the sights.

We are excited to have Capt Hanna join the team for the 2026 season. Hanna brings 14 years of experience as a licensed Master Captain and Boating Safety Instructor. Having grown up on the same waterways she’ll be guiding you on, she offers unmatched local knowledge. Additionally, Hanna is a certified SCUBA dive master and avid spear fisher. Her professional experience also includes teaching high school students natural sciences and regularly leading field activities in various subjects like commercial fishing, boat handling, marine biology, ecology and other outdoor vocational skills.

We hope you come aboard for a great day on the water.

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Rating

5.0
41 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (80)

What anglers say

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Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Lauren Borrell
Lauren Borrell
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
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Great time fishing with Capt Gabe!
4 Hour Trip – Back Bay Flounder on August 11, 20253 adults1 child

Thank you Captain Gabe for a great 4 hr fishing excursion. We all had a great time and all caught some fish. Capt Gabe made sure we hit different fishing locations to optimize the ability to catch as much fish as possible. I would recommend Water Dog Charters to anyone looking for a great fishing experience. Thanks Capt Gabe for a great time!

Response from Captain

Thank you! You all were awesome. Great morning!

Michael Rohrbach
Michael Rohrbach
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
6 trips
5.0
Verified
New
wonderful trip
2 Hour / Perfect for Kids - 1:30 PM on June 9, 20262 adults1 child

excellent all around!

Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain

Thank you Mike. I enjoyed the afternoon with all of you.

Melissa Zangari
Melissa Zangari
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day for kids and adults!
2 Hour / Perfect for Kids on August 15, 20253 adults1 child

Family of four with two kids had a fantastic time! Gabe is friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and did everything to make sure we were all having a great time and caught some fish. We could have spent all day on the water with him! Would absolutely rebook on a future trip to the area and recommend to others.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Crab
Response from Captain

Thank you Melissa. It was great spending some time on the water with you and your family.

Kendra Loope
Kendra Loope
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
2 Hour / Perfect for Kids - 1:30 PM on August 15, 20252 adults2 children

Captain Gabe provided my children (7&5) with a wonderful fishing experience. His 2 hour option was perfect for us! Highly recommend.

Response from Captain

Thank you! Great to hear you all had a good time. Your guys were fun to have onboard and gave us lots of laughs.

Joe Ponessa
Joe Ponessa
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time!
4 Hour Trip – Back Bay Flounder - 1:30 PM on August 14, 20254 adults

Had to cut the day a little short because of the weather, but it was still a great day - we’ll be back next year!

Response from Captain

Thanks Joe. I had a great time with all you guys. I’m glad we got you back to the car before the rain. I didn’t make out the same. I had some help from Mother Nature cleaning the boat, lol

Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour / Perfect for Kids
2 hour trip multiple starting times (10:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Early Season 2 Angler Special
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
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US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Back Bay Flounder
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 4 - Sep 7
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
41 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (80)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

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Showing 15 of 41 reviews
Lauren Borrell
Lauren Borrell
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time fishing with Capt Gabe!
4 Hour Trip – Back Bay Flounder on August 11, 20253 adults1 child

Thank you Captain Gabe for a great 4 hr fishing excursion. We all had a great time and all caught some fish. Capt Gabe made sure we hit different fishing locations to optimize the ability to catch as much fish as possible. I would recommend Water Dog Charters to anyone looking for a great fishing experience. Thanks Capt Gabe for a great time!

Response from Captain

Thank you! You all were awesome. Great morning!

Michael Rohrbach
Michael Rohrbach
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
6 trips
5.0
Verified
New
wonderful trip
2 Hour / Perfect for Kids - 1:30 PM on June 9, 20262 adults1 child

excellent all around!

Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain

Thank you Mike. I enjoyed the afternoon with all of you.

Melissa Zangari
Melissa Zangari
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day for kids and adults!
2 Hour / Perfect for Kids on August 15, 20253 adults1 child

Family of four with two kids had a fantastic time! Gabe is friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and did everything to make sure we were all having a great time and caught some fish. We could have spent all day on the water with him! Would absolutely rebook on a future trip to the area and recommend to others.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Crab
Response from Captain

Thank you Melissa. It was great spending some time on the water with you and your family.

Kendra Loope
Kendra Loope
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
2 Hour / Perfect for Kids - 1:30 PM on August 15, 20252 adults2 children

Captain Gabe provided my children (7&5) with a wonderful fishing experience. His 2 hour option was perfect for us! Highly recommend.

Response from Captain

Thank you! Great to hear you all had a good time. Your guys were fun to have onboard and gave us lots of laughs.

Joe Ponessa
Joe Ponessa
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time!
4 Hour Trip – Back Bay Flounder - 1:30 PM on August 14, 20254 adults

Had to cut the day a little short because of the weather, but it was still a great day - we’ll be back next year!

Response from Captain

Thanks Joe. I had a great time with all you guys. I’m glad we got you back to the car before the rain. I didn’t make out the same. I had some help from Mother Nature cleaning the boat, lol

FAQs about Water Dog Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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