Keyport Skipjack Fishing Charters

This is another trip that's great for beginners, as you'll stay in the calm waters inshore. While drift fishing for Fluke, you'll stay within 10 miles off the coast. Just pack some snacks and drinks and let your captain take care of the rest.

This is a private charter for up to 20 people. Additional charge for more than 20 peope. We leave dock at 7 am returns at 2pm. Tip for mates not included in charter price.

Half day is four hours and we usually will be staying in raritan or just outside to maximize fishing

Just for September we will target False Albacore, Bonito, Spanish Mackeral, and Bluefish. We will jig, bait, or troll these great fighting gamefish.

You'll be staying inshore and have an action-packed time trying to catch fierce Bluefin, Bigeye, as well as Albacore Tuna. Starting the trip at 3:00 a.m., you and the crew will spend 8 exciting hours on the water battling these powerful creatures.

From bottom fishing to trolling for exotic species of mackerel and tuna, this trip has you covered. Depending on the time of year, conditions, and your group's goals, we'll develop a game plan that best suits your wants and needs—with one main objective: Putting you on the fish. Every trip is customized to maximize opportunity and deliver the best possible experience on the water.

A half-day trip can either be in the morning or afternoon. Morning trips leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. and return at 11:00 a.m. An afternoon trip leaves the dock at 1:00 p.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. These trips can be customized to whatever species you would like to target, but work best for Fluke, Black Seabass, and Bluefish in the summer as well as Stripers and Bonitos in the fall.

Half day inshore fishing - 6 to 8 hours typically targeting Striped Bass, Fluke, Seabass, etc.

Looking for a Full Day on the Ocean? A 6 Hour Reef Trip is available. This includes roundtrip to the area’s nearby ocean reefs which is conveniently within an hour from the dock. Below are target species and dates. Fluke May 4-Oct 15 Striped Bass April 15-Dec15 Sea Bass June 23-Dec 31 Black Fish April 1- April 30 & Oct 15- Dec 22 Other common species include Blue fish, Sea Robins, Cobia and Bonito. Trip times can be adjusted at request, contact the Captain for any adjustments.

Book your next trip with Chasing Tails Charters and find out what you're missing in Perth Amboy. With Captain Joseph at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Mahi Mahi, Striped Bass, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefish, Bluefin T