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Al Lark
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Al Lark

Monmouth Beach, United States
50+ reviews
BuckShot Charters is run and operated by Captain Al Lark. Raised on the ocean in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, which is near Sandy Hook Bay, Al began fishing at a very young age. He has over two decades of experience fishing Jersey Coast and Raritan Bay Sandy Hook. Whenever Al is not on the water, he is usually found hunting trophy animals in the woods.

Charter

Rating

4.8
82 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

90%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
78%
Caught fish

All reviews (82)

Showing 1 – 5 of 82 reviews
  • Nick Difranco
    Nick Difranco
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 1 child

    We had a fantastic half day excursion with Capt. Al. The boat is great, and Al was a huge help for our younger anglers out on their first trip. Highly recommend, and will certainly book again. 

  • Robert Greco
    Robert Greco
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults

    captian Al was great … entire group of 6 all caught at least two fish. Great time!

  • Logan Boal
    Logan Boal
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Al is awesome!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults

    Captain Al was great and we had a wonderful time!

  • Daniel D'amico
    Daniel D'amico
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults
  • Mario Cardenuto
    Mario Cardenuto
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Al

    6 Hour Trip • 3 adults

Real catches shared by our community

  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    An angler proudly displaying a large flounder while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Michaela H.
    Michaela H.
    Thank you for a great day. The captain was very attentive and helpful in finding best fishing spots I highly recommend this company.
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    An angler actively reeling in a shark while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch in a coastal fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Michael A.
    Michael A.
    Al took care of us our group had a great time out at sea.
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    A young angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Frank R.
    Frank R.
    My son is autistic and the captain took hos time with him and help him catch also sat and chatted with him. Great trip.
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    Father and two young anglers proudly display a flatfish catch on the bow of a fishing boat at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Brett M.
    Brett M.
    We had an amazing time on the trip. Captain Al was incredibly nice. Took care of us and kept us on the fluke!
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    Adult angler proudly holding a large striped bass on a wooden fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jose M.
    Jose M.
    Weather wasn’t in our favor, but captain found the fish.
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    A group of six anglers enjoying a day on a fishing charter, posing on the boat with a marina backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Eric T.
    Eric T.
    Wonderful trip! Best birthday! Thank you Captain Al for all that you have done! The local boys will be using you again! When I come back home from Montana I will look you up again!!
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    Angler holding a striped bass on the deck of a center-console fishing boat, with another crew member and rods visible offshore.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Julie S.
    Julie S.
    Fun trip overall. Captain Al is super friendly and knowledgeable, fish were caught by all!
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    A group of young adults enjoying a sunny day on a boat, seated comfortably as they prepare for a fishing adventure.
    James W.
    James W.
    Half Day the day after Hurricane Isaias and while many roads were closed on our way to the marina, it was worth it to be on the open seas on a beautiful day! The fish weren’t biting but we managed to catch a few. None were keepers but we had lots of fun together!
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    Couple showcasing a freshly caught fish aboard a center-console boat at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Meghan H.
    Meghan H.
  • Buckshot Charters
    Buckshot ChartersMonmouth Beach, NJ
    Adult angler proudly holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Joseph M.
    Joseph M.