Jersey City Scup (Porgy) Fishing Charters

Spending 6 hours on the water will give you plenty of time to fill the boat with delicious fish. You'll explore the bays and shallow waters out of New York, barely out of downtown. Yes, these waters – so close to the city – are home to some incredible species. Come and explore them as you bottom fish in the hope of hooking a Striper, Bluefish, Seabass, Weakfish, Scup, and many more to fill the fridge with some tasty fish.

The Striped Bass run starts in early April and continues until late June or early July. They return for the fantastic fall run in mid-October. Additionally, you can chase Bluefish to 20 lb, Fluke (Flounder), Sea Bass, and Porgy through the summer.

Spend 7 hours on the water prowling for Porgy and Seabass, and chances are you will come back to shore with a cooler full of fish. You will have plenty of time to explore the waters, and along with Porgy and Seabass, you can hook plenty of other species. Your captain will help out with everything you need and go the extra mile to make your trip a memorable one. Fishing for Porgy and Seabass when in season. Other species may be caught as well. Mates work for tips, 20% of the fare is customary.

Make the most of the productive waters of the Long Island Sound. Home to incredible game and table fish, you'll head around 10 miles away from the dock, targeting Stripers, Tautog, and Bluefish. Try bottom fishing and jigging to entice the bite, before getting ready for battle, as the fish will try anything to wriggle away from your line. If you get them on the boat, just pop them in the ice box to stay fresh, and you'll be in for a delicious treat at the end of the day.

We will be checking out some near shore reef and wrecks looking for whatever is in season!! You could expect to catch Black Seabass, Porgy, Bluefish, Fluke, Etc. Never know what we can find depending on the time of year! This trip is for 4 people

This is a private charter for up to 20 people. Boat leave dock at 7 am returns at 2pm. Tip for mates not included in charter price.

Starting at 7:00 a.m., you'll head out to fish for what is in season. Expect to encounter Fluke, Seabass, as well as Porgy. In the spring and fall, you can also target Striper. This trip comes with bait, rods, and fish cleaning. A 20% tip is added to the total price on the boat for the mates.

This is a six-hour trip where we will target jumbo fluke on deeper water wrecks and rough bottom. Using bucktails, gulp, and fresh bait we will put you on the most productive bottom to hook into a doormat. We provide top-of-the-line gear and all the tackle if you don't have your own gear. We will fillet your catch and also provide a cooler loaded with ice. You bring your snacks and drinks. Let’s go!

The crew is prepared to jig chunk troll or cast at Striped Bass. A lot of times it's able to get the live bait and always has it on the ready as well. The main body of water you'll be fishing is the Raritan Bay, a place of some of the best Striped Bass fishing in the world. What the crew thrives on is the possibility of being able to target the same species of fish but in multiple different ways. Your crew will give you the best experience it can!

3/4 Day Trip