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NYC Sportfishing Charters 

4.9
(13 reviews)
 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States–
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NYC Sportfishing Charters 

Jersey City, NJ, United States
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25 ft
4
4.9
(13 reviews)
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New York City is known for many things, but one thing that (non-anglers) overlook is the excellent fishing that's available right off the coast. NYC Sportfishing Charters will take you to the hottest fishing spots near the Big Apple and help you take a bite out of the fish there!

The vessel used is a 25' saltwater fisherman, manufactured by Parker in 2003. She's powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine, allowing her to develop up to 30 knots when cruising. She can carry up to 5 anglers fishing at the same time.

Captain Steve Cherry will be your assistant and instructor on this charter. He and his first mate are here to help you catch that dream fish. The techniques used are trolling, bottom fishing, as well as spinning, jigging, and popping with light tackle. The species you'll target are varied, the main focus being on the beautiful Striped Bass that lives in the area. Other species are Flounder, Black Seabass, Cod, Bluefish, Tautog, Little Tunny, and anything else you run across.

There's no minimum age policy for children on board the charter, all small vests are provided. Live bait is prepared before the trip and is included in the trip price. Pickup is available from New Jersey, while customers wishing to be picked up from New York will have to pay $100 extra.

New York City is known for many things, but one thing that (non-anglers) overlook is the excellent fishing that's available right off the coast. NYC Sportfishing Charters will take you to the hottest fishing spots near the Big Apple and help you take a bite out of the fish there!

The vessel used is a 25' saltwater fisherman, manufactured by Parker in 2003. She's powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine, allowing her to develop up to 30 knots when cruising. She can carry up to 5 anglers fishing at the same time.

Captain Steve Cherry will be your assistant and instructor on this charter. He and his first mate are here to help you catch that dream fish. The techniques used are trolling, bottom fishing, as well as spinning, jigging, and popping with light tackle. The species you'll target are varied, the main focus being on the beautiful Striped Bass that lives in the area. Other species are Flounder, Black Seabass, Cod, Bluefish, Tautog, Little Tunny, and anything else you run across.

There's no minimum age policy for children on board the charter, all small vests are provided. Live bait is prepared before the trip and is included in the trip price. Pickup is available from New Jersey, while customers wishing to be picked up from New York will have to pay $100 extra.

Steve Cherry
Captain
Steve Cherry
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 15
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 15
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 15
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
13 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (43)

Reviews (13)

  • James Feeney Iv
    James Feeney Iv
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    My kids gave it a 12/10 - Caught so many monster fish - It was a great day

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 5, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 children

    Had a great day fishing with Capt. Steve and his mate Michael - they were very knowledge about what bait great spots and how to help the kids fish

  • Omar Verdejo
    Omar Verdejo
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    One Of The Very Best Fishing Trips Ever

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 18, 2025 • 1 adult

    I have been on many fishing trips and I can wholeheartedly say that Captain Steve Cherry is one of the very best! It felt like I was fishing with a buddy, except this buddy worked to put me on fish! It really was a great time!

  • Chengxi Li
    Chengxi Li
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    5 hours trip with captain Steve

    5 Hour Trip on August 30, 2020 • 5 adults

    Very beautiful place to fish. Captain Steve moves boat a lot to let us catch fish. We are not experienced but we caught many fish.

  • Brendan Creegan
    Brendan Creegan
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2020 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Would highly recommend. Captain Steve was fantastic .

  • Jayme Lisiewski
    Jayme Lisiewski
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2018
    17 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Steve

    5 Hour Trip on May 23, 2020 • 1 adult
  • Clarence Rogers
    Clarence Rogers
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2018
    4.7
    Verified

    Great day of fishing with Steve

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 28, 2018 • 5 adults

    Cool foggy start, got on the fish right away. My sons and grandsons really enjoyed the whole experience.

  • Deanna Culen
    Deanna Culen
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    Was celebrating a birthday. Captain Steve did everything in his power to make sure we caught fish! We moved around all day to follow the fish. We caught striped bass (huge ones). One of our patrons was very inexperienced in fishing and Captain Steve was encouraging and always right there to help out! Would recommend to anyone wanting to fish in NYC.

  • Christopher Ragan
    Christopher Ragan
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    October fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip on October 11, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Cameron Mcrae
    Cameron Mcrae
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning on the water!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 17, 2025 • 4 adults

    Very accommodating and knowledgeable. Some pretty amazing views of the city as well.

  • Michelle Tepastte
    Michelle Tepastte
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Dakota, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing experience!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 16, 2024 • 3 adults

    Knows where to find the fish and makes it a great experience!

FAQs about NYC Sportfishing Charters

NYC Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with NYC Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with NYC Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (NO FEE FOR FISH CLEANING ALL INCLUDED )
  • Snacks (Chips and candy bars)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First mate (First mates Mije and Zach are highly experienced and ready to help you have the beat trip possible. )
NYC Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We fish hudson and East rivers as well as NY Bight, Raritan Bay, Jamaica Bay and the ocean)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 15 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
NYC Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with NYC Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog

Your captain

Steve Cherry
Steve Cherry
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
13 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since January 2018
Captain Steve Cherry has been fishing the waters of NY Harbor, New Jersey, and Raritan Bay for over two decades now. Captain Steve is a specialist in catching Striped Bass and he regularly catches Bass that measure over 40 lbs. He's also proficient in going after trophy doormat Fluke and will assist you in finding that dream catch.
Steve Cherry
Steve Cherry
13
reviews
2018
member since
~2h
response
Captain Steve Cherry has been fishing the waters of NY Harbor, New Jersey, and Raritan Bay for over two decades now. Captain Steve is a specialist in catching Striped Bass and he regularly catches Bass that measure over 40 lbs. He's also proficient in going after trophy doormat Fluke and will assist you in finding that dream catch.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tautog
Tautog
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler and adult proudly hold a large striped bass aboard a sportfishing charter boat, with rod holders and the helm visible behind them.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    James F.
    James F.
    Had a great day fishing with Capt. Steve and his mate Michael - they were very knowledge about what bait great spots and how to help the kids fish
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass aboard a sportfishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Deanna C.
    Deanna C.
    Was celebrating a birthday. Captain Steve did everything in his power to make sure we caught fish! We moved around all day to follow the fish. We caught striped bass (huge ones). One of our patrons was very inexperienced in fishing and Captain Steve was encouraging and always right there to help out! Would recommend to anyone wanting to fish in NYC.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass aboard a charter boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Omar V.
    Omar V.
    I have been on many fishing trips and I can wholeheartedly say that Captain Steve Cherry is one of the very best! It felt like I was fishing with a buddy, except this buddy worked to put me on fish! It really was a great time!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass aboard a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Michelle T.
    Michelle T.
    Knows where to find the fish and makes it a great experience!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass aboard a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Nathan B.
    Nathan B.
  • Fishing rod and boat wake beneath a bridge, with the Manhattan skyline visible across the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Chengxi L.
    Chengxi L.
    Very beautiful place to fish. Captain Steve moves boat a lot to let us catch fish. We are not experienced but we caught many fish.
  • Multiple fish, including a striped bass and several smaller bottom fish, arranged on a cooler aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Brendan C.
    Brendan C.
    Would highly recommend. Captain Steve was fantastic .
  • Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    David G.
    David G.
  • Two adult anglers proudly display three large striped bass on a marina dock, with boats and calm harbor water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jayme L.
    Jayme L.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their large striped bass on a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Clarence R.
    Clarence R.
    Cool foggy start, got on the fish right away. My sons and grandsons really enjoyed the whole experience.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Portable
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
NO FEE FOR FISH CLEANING ALL INCLUDED
Snacks
Chips and candy bars
Drinks
Bottled water
First mate
First mates Mije and Zach are highly experienced and ready to help you have the beat trip possible.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
More details

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
No age limit we welcome all children young and old
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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 Jersey City right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog

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