Smoke n’ Reel 

5.0
(9 reviews)
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Veteran Owned
 357 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735, United States–

Smoke n’ Reel 

Keyport, NJ, United States
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28 ft
4
5.0
(9 reviews)

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Welcome aboard the Smoke n' Reel!

Come join us for a complete adventure on this clean, well maintained vessel, captained by Derrick Schmidt, who has over 40 years fishing experience. Friendly environment with safety in mind always. Our main objective is to give you the best fishing experience we can provide.

You'll be fishing aboard a 28' Sportsman center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Smoke n' Reel has top of the line fishing equipment that will be provided with your charter.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 20% to show your appreciation.

Alcohol is allowed in moderation.

Get in touch with Capt. Derrick below and start planning your trip today!

Welcome aboard the Smoke n' Reel!

Come join us for a complete adventure on this clean, well maintained vessel, captained by Derrick Schmidt, who has over 40 years fishing experience. Friendly environment with safety in mind always. Our main objective is to give you the best fishing experience we can provide.

You'll be fishing aboard a 28' Sportsman center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Smoke n' Reel has top of the line fishing equipment that will be provided with your charter.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 20% to show your appreciation.

Alcohol is allowed in moderation.

Get in touch with Capt. Derrick below and start planning your trip today!

Derrick Schmidt
Captain
Derrick Schmidt
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Black Seabass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 19 - Jun 19
Seabass (Black)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Summer Flounder (Fluke)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 4 - Sep 25
Flounder
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Fall Stripers
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Nov 23
Bass (Striped)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Spring Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 25 - Jun 1
Bass (Striped)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 19 - Jul 15
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (20)

Reviews (9)

  • Bill Irwin
    Bill Irwin
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bass of a Lifetime!

    Spring Striped Bass on May 15, 2026 • 4 adults

    Geeat day on the water with Captain Derrick! Took my two sons out for striped bass knowing that the bite has been very hit or miss. And it was a slow bite today, marking plenty of fish that didn’t want to eat, and seeing a lot of boats bot catching. No matter, Captain put each of us into a trophy bass. Absolute monsters. I’ve caught a lot of bass over the years - today’s was the biggest. Memories for a lifetime. Recommended!

  • Anthony Pacifico
    Anthony Pacifico
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    The reels were smokin all right!

    Fall Stripers on November 15, 2025 • 6 adults

    What a great day! Was a little cold but we roughed it out. The captain put us on the fish and we put em in the boat. 5 guys went, 4 guys caught, and 3 fish came home. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. I would definitely recommend Smoke n’ Reel for striper fishing and plan on going a little bit earlier in the season next year with these guys.

  • Brian Seaman
    Brian Seaman
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Black Seabass on June 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Had a great trip. Treated our group fantastic. Caught tons of fish.

  • Korey Rhodes
    Korey Rhodes
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great charter highly recommend

    Spring Striped Bass on May 2, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Derrik and Jay were amazing had a blast on the trip they were both very friendly and helpful highly recommend these guys

  • Douglas Saalfrank
    Douglas Saalfrank
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    10/10 Recommend!!!!

    Fall Stripers on November 3, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Derrick went above and beyond to keep us on top of the fish all day. He navigated us through rough seas and did everything possible to keep us comfortable. When the bite was slow, he made a great call to move us out elsewhere, and we had an insane last hour of fishing thanks to this decision. Most captains would've called it a day at that point. The bite was slow all morning, despite seeing fish all around us, and we had less than 2 hours left on our charter. Captain Derrick was determined to get us on these fish, and he certainly accomplished that. Can't say enough great things about this Captain and crew!!!

  • Timothy Mendez
    Timothy Mendez
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip, great deal, great crew

    Summer Flounder (Fluke) on August 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    I'm a novice when it comes to offshore fishing and have never hired a fishing charter before but my buddy was up from South Carolina and he's a veteran at both. While I didn't have a great frame of reference, he said they were worth every penny. Super-friendly and super-knowledgeable. We came home with our limit of fluke and sea bass. You can tell these guys aren't doing it for the check, they're doing it because they love fishing. I live here and own a boat and these guys weren't trying to gatekeep spots and techniques. Highly recommended, already thinking about next trip.

  • John Kunigus
    John Kunigus
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    Spring Striped Bass on April 26, 2025 • 4 adults

    I never went ocean fishing before. I found smoke n reel charter, and gave them a try and WOW! Derrick and Andrew were so knowledgeable, patient,and enjoyable to be around. These guys worked very hard to make it a great trip, and we caught a bunch of fish. Thank you!

  • Erica Tucker
    Erica Tucker
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great charter!

    Summer Flounder (Fluke) on July 26, 2025 • 4 adults

    Derrick & Jay were great! We had the best time and they were very accommodating and helpful. They made our charter the best!

  • Sean Bianco
    Sean Bianco
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Derrick

    Summer Flounder (Fluke) on August 30, 2025 • 4 adults

FAQs about Smoke n’ Reel

Smoke n’ Reel offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Black Seabass (7 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Fall Stripers (7 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Spring Striped Bass (7 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Summer Flounder (Fluke) (7 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Shark (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Smoke n’ Reel, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Smoke n’ Reel include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (If available)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Smoke n’ Reel offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Smoke n’ Reel offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Smoke n’ Reel include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)

Your captain

Derrick Schmidt
Derrick Schmidt
Keyport, New Jersey, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2025
Capt. Derrick is experienced in navigating the waters of Keyport, New Jersey and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Flounder, Bluefin Tuna and Black Seabass. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Derrick Schmidt
Derrick Schmidt
Fully verified
US veteran
1
reports
9
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Derrick is experienced in navigating the waters of Keyport, New Jersey and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Flounder, Bluefin Tuna and Black Seabass. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • A family proudly displaying their catch of flounder and black bass at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Brian S.
    Brian S.
    Had a great trip. Treated our group fantastic. Caught tons of fish.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Bill I.
    Bill I.
    Geeat day on the water with Captain Derrick! Took my two sons out for striped bass knowing that the bite has been very hit or miss. And it was a slow bite today, marking plenty of fish that didn’t want to eat, and seeing a lot of boats bot catching. No matter, Captain put each of us into a trophy bass. Absolute monsters. I’ve caught a lot of bass over the years - today’s was the biggest. Memories for a lifetime. Recommended!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass aboard a fishing boat, with fellow anglers in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Korey R.
    Korey R.
    Captain Derrik and Jay were amazing had a blast on the trip they were both very friendly and helpful highly recommend these guys
  • Solo angler holding a large striped bass aboard a center-console fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Anthony P.
    Anthony P.
    What a great day! Was a little cold but we roughed it out. The captain put us on the fish and we put em in the boat. 5 guys went, 4 guys caught, and 3 fish came home. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. I would definitely recommend Smoke n’ Reel for striper fishing and plan on going a little bit earlier in the season next year with these guys.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Douglas S.
    Douglas S.
    Captain Derrick went above and beyond to keep us on top of the fish all day. He navigated us through rough seas and did everything possible to keep us comfortable. When the bite was slow, he made a great call to move us out elsewhere, and we had an insane last hour of fishing thanks to this decision. Most captains would've called it a day at that point. The bite was slow all morning, despite seeing fish all around us, and we had less than 2 hours left on our charter. Captain Derrick was determined to get us on these fish, and he certainly accomplished that. Can't say enough great things about this Captain and crew!!!
  • Adult angler holding a dark saltwater fish aboard a center-console fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Seabass
    Timothy M.
    Timothy M.
    I'm a novice when it comes to offshore fishing and have never hired a fishing charter before but my buddy was up from South Carolina and he's a veteran at both. While I didn't have a great frame of reference, he said they were worth every penny. Super-friendly and super-knowledgeable. We came home with our limit of fluke and sea bass. You can tell these guys aren't doing it for the check, they're doing it because they love fishing. I live here and own a boat and these guys weren't trying to gatekeep spots and techniques. Highly recommended, already thinking about next trip.
  • Angler displaying a large Flounder while fishing on a calm day in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Weather forecast was wrong for the better today. Sea conditions were perfect. The morning change of the tide had the fluke bite consistent.
  • Two anglers posing on the dock beside a well-equipped fishing boat, showcasing fishing rods and gear in a scenic marina setting.
    Erica T.
    Erica T.
    Derrick & Jay were great! We had the best time and they were very accommodating and helpful. They made our charter the best!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    John K.
    John K.
    I never went ocean fishing before. I found smoke n reel charter, and gave them a try and WOW! Derrick and Andrew were so knowledgeable, patient,and enjoyable to be around. These guys worked very hard to make it a great trip, and we caught a bunch of fish. Thank you!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
If available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch

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

What’s biting in Keyport right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
FlounderFlounder
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)

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