Captain
Frank Wagenhoffer

Member since March 2018 South Amboy, United States
Background
Captain Frank has been fishing Raritan Bay from the age of 10. He has been a charter boat captain for the last 19 years and has fished from Cape Cod, MA to Virginia Beach, VA on the ASA and FLW Striper Tournament trails. He is still an active tournament fisherman, most recently winning the 2017 & 2018 LBI Cup Grand Championship Award back to back and winning 7 out of 9 tournaments entered in 2018. This is a testament to his passion, skill, and ability, which he puts to work on every trip he runs. Captan Frank publishes his weekly report in The Fisherman Magazine Highlands, NJ section. In the off season Captain Frank gives seminars and “How To” work shops on fishing strategies and techniques at industry Fishing/Trade and Boat shows.
Techniques
We run top of the line Tournament Rigged performance boats like out 36’ Contender "Fish Around". We are NOT your run of the mill charter boat that runs 5 miles from the dock just to drop anchor and hope to clam up a few fish. We specialize in many different proven techniques that clearly separate us from the rest of the boats. This equates to us giving you the most memorable experience for your time spent on the water from the moment we leave the dock!

Hey, I'm Captain Frank Wagenhoffer

South Amboy, United States
Background
Captain Frank has been fishing Raritan Bay from the age of 10. He has been a charter boat captain for the last 19 years and has fished from Cape Cod, MA to Virginia Beach, VA on the ASA and FLW Striper Tournament trails. He is still an active tournament fisherman, most recently winning the 2017 & 2018 LBI Cup Grand Championship Award back to back and winning 7 out of 9 tournaments entered in 2018. This is a testament to his passion, skill, and ability, which he puts to work on every trip he runs. Captan Frank publishes his weekly report in The Fisherman Magazine Highlands, NJ section. In the off season Captain Frank gives seminars and “How To” work shops on fishing strategies and techniques at industry Fishing/Trade and Boat shows.
Techniques
We run top of the line Tournament Rigged performance boats like out 36’ Contender "Fish Around". We are NOT your run of the mill charter boat that runs 5 miles from the dock just to drop anchor and hope to clam up a few fish. We specialize in many different proven techniques that clearly separate us from the rest of the boats. This equates to us giving you the most memorable experience for your time spent on the water from the moment we leave the dock!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(27 reviews)
South Amboy
trips from US $850
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(36 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
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Angler rating
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Christian T.
Shickshinny, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on November 19, 2020
What an AWESOME trip!!! The captain kept us on fish all day and everyone got there limit. The mate was beyond compare,he was...
Christian T. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Gina J.
Sea Girt, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 31, 2020
We had a great day with Captain Frank and Captain Mike.ย  Caught a lot of fish for plenty of fish dinners!ย  If going with...
Gina J. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Robert S.
Warwick, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain mike and captain Anthony

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on July 13, 2019
Absolutely great trip for the kids! Boat was clean and professional, and the captains were awesome with the kids. They took...
Robert S. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Curt M.
Hunlock, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hr AM Inshore-Raritan Bay

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on April 19, 2021
Frank worked hard to find fish and was very knowledgeable.
Curt M. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Daniel W.
Warrington, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Striper fishing with captain Frank and first mate Anthony

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on December 20, 2020
These guys were great and knew their stuff. Boat and gear were all fantastic. Went in late December and they were still able...
Daniel W. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Raritan Bay
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