Nighthawk Sport Fishing 

4.9
(17 reviews)
 2 Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716, United States–

Nighthawk Sport Fishing 

Atlantic Highlands, NJ, United States
–
50 ft
40
4.9
(17 reviews)

Spend the day with Nighthawk Sport Fishing and let them show you what makes the fishing in Atlantic Highlands so memorable! Your guide for the day is Captain Ethan, bringing aboard their local experience.

These waters are known for Flounder, Striped Bass, Scup (Porgy), Tautog, Black Seabass, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! You can expect to do some drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your excursion begins aboard a 50' Robbins Headboat with room for 40 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter. But bringing your own equipment is always recommended

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. * Tip is not included on the price listed! A 20% tip is added to the total balance of the trip to take care of the mates*

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include sunscreen, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Nighthawk Sport Fishing and get hooked!

Spend the day with Nighthawk Sport Fishing and let them show you what makes the fishing in Atlantic Highlands so memorable! Your guide for the day is Captain Ethan, bringing aboard their local experience.

These waters are known for Flounder, Striped Bass, Scup (Porgy), Tautog, Black Seabass, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! You can expect to do some drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your excursion begins aboard a 50' Robbins Headboat with room for 40 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter. But bringing your own equipment is always recommended

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. * Tip is not included on the price listed! A 20% tip is added to the total balance of the trip to take care of the mates*

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include sunscreen, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Nighthawk Sport Fishing and get hooked!

Ethan Hartley
Captain
Ethan Hartley
responds within an hour

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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Bass (Striped)
Flounder
US $960
Entire boat: up to 12 people
7 Hour Trip Weekday
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+2
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Night Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Bass (Striped)
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Night Striped Bass Weekend
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Nov 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 15 people
7 Hour Trip Weekend
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
+1
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 15 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
17 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (23)

All reviews (17)

Showing 1 – 5 of 17 reviews
Eric Mertrud
Eric Mertrud
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Fishing Trip
7 Hour Trip Weekday on October 15, 2026 • 7 adults

Captain Ethan and mate Joe gave us an awesome fishing trip. The boat was spacious, well equipped and state of the art. They gave us a charter trip of a lifetime. Now we know what it’s like fighting and landing a prize striper. We even tackled a rare 12’ thresher shark. When the tail and eventually the entire shark breached, it was spectacular, better than watching it on Shark Week.

Ethan Hartley
Response from Captain

Thank you again Eric, You guys worked hard all day for it!

Anthony Korines
Anthony Korines
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great day on the water!
4 Hour Trip on September 19, 2026 • 8 adults

we had a great time not just fishing but with the crew also! the crew was spot on when what were were trying to catch did not pan out they switched up the tactics to guarantee we caught fish, which we ultimately did catch a bunch of fish and were able to bring some home! i’ve been on many fishing trips and i have to say this was probably top 5 best times we’ve had! 

Ethan Hartley
Response from Captain

We love to hear it, thank you Anthony! Hope to see ya again!

Christopher Schrenk
Christopher Schrenk
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip!!
7 Hour Trip Weekend on July 11, 2026 • 8 adults • 7 children

went out today for our sons 11th birthday on the Night hawk! the captain and crew were great with the kids and did everything they could to make sure we caught fish and everyone in out group did with a lot of keepers. it was a great day and a lot of memories made.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Flounder
Ethan Hartley
Response from Captain

Thanks again Chris, your group was great would love to have the kids out again anytime!

Alex Dickinson
Alex Dickinson
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
awesome boat definitely recommend
7 Hour Trip Weekend on September 12, 2026 • 9 adults

 Ethan and Joe were awesome. We caught a ton of Seabass a bunch of fluke and had a great time. They were really helpful and everyone had a blast with highly recommend them and plan on using them again.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Flounder
Ethan Hartley
Response from Captain

Thank you Alex! You guys are always welcome! Cya soon

Michelle Stokes
Michelle Stokes
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great crew!
4 Hour Trip on June 20, 2026 • 2 adults

Our party of four had a great time with Ethan and his crew. Ethan was also kind enough to let us bring our chihuahua. I will certainly book this boat again!

Ethan Hartley
Response from Captain

Thank you Michelle! We love it when people bring their pets anytime!

FAQs about Nighthawk Sport Fishing

Nighthawk Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $960 per group, additional US $80 per person after 12 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 10 guests - 7 Hour Trip Weekday (7 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $90 per person after 10 guests - Night Striped Bass (5 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $90 per person after 15 guests - Night Striped Bass Weekend (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 15 guests - 7 Hour Trip Weekend (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Nighthawk Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet One bathroom on the vessel, it is enclosed with plenty of room.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box For Fish Only
  • Radar
Trips booked with Nighthawk Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Not cleaning of filleting charge its include, the mate works for tips! )
  • First mate (We add a 20% tip on top of the total price of )
  • Fishing license (Not fishing license is needed we carry all the necessary permits and licenses. )
Nighthawk Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Nighthawk Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Nighthawk Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog

Your captain

Ethan Hartley
Ethan Hartley
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, United States
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2025
Capt. Ethan Hartley is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. This area is known for Black Seabass, Tautog and Flounder and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Ethan Hartley
Ethan Hartley
17
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Ethan Hartley is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. This area is known for Black Seabass, Tautog and Flounder and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tautog
Tautog
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tautog
Tautog

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Eric M.
    Eric M.
    Captain Ethan and mate Joe gave us an awesome fishing trip. The boat was spacious, well equipped and state of the art. They gave us a charter trip of a lifetime. Now we know what it’s like fighting and landing a prize striper. We even tackled a rare 12’ thresher shark. When the tail and eventually the entire shark breached, it was spectacular, better than watching it on Shark Week.
  • Two anglers on a boat celebrating a successful catch of a Flounder while fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Shabih K.
    Shabih K.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Black Sea Bass while fishing on a charter boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Seabass
    Alexander D.
    Alexander D.
     Ethan and Joe were awesome. We caught a ton of Seabass a bunch of fluke and had a great time. They were really helpful and everyone had a blast with highly recommend them and plan on using them again.
  • Adult anglers display a keeper flounder aboard a fishing boat on calm coastal waters, with rods and a cloudy offshore backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Brianna T.
    Brianna T.
    We went out for my son's 13th birthday. We all had the most amazing time!!! Already want to book another charter.
  • Two anglers fishing from the stern of a boat, with multiple fish hanging from active lines against a sunny open-water backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Maura D.
    Maura D.
    awesome day on the ocean fishing with teenagers. thank you for a wonderful trip!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Anderson J.
    Anderson J.
  • A variety of fish, including several species, are stored in a cooler on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Weakfish
    Mike D.
    Mike D.
    My trip was a kids trip. 14yr old Bday. Capt made decision that kept the kids reeling fish all day. great time.
  • A cheerful group of anglers posing on the boat, ready for a fishing adventure. The scene captures a diverse family group, showcasing camaraderie before heading out.
    Christopher S.
    Christopher S.
    went out today for our sons 11th birthday on the Night hawk! the captain and crew were great with the kids and did everything they could to make sure we caught fish and everyone in out group did with a lot of keepers. it was a great day and a lot of memories made.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass aboard a fishing charter, with the American flag waving in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Mark O.
    Mark O.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Headboats
Capacity
40 persons
Boat length
50 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Robbins
Boat type
Headboat
Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
11 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
One bathroom on the vessel, it is enclosed with plenty of room.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
For Fish Only
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Not cleaning of filleting charge its include, the mate works for tips!
First mate
We add a 20% tip on top of the total price of
Fishing license
Not fishing license is needed we carry all the necessary permits and licenses.

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Atlantic Highlands to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are allowed onboard but this is not a day care, you must keep them under control!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

What’s biting in Atlantic Highlands right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog

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