Captain
Frank Branagan

Member since March 2016 Barnegat Light, United States
Background
With 28 years of experience, Capt. Frank is prepared to show you the best of these waters. This area is known for Fluke Striped Bass and Bluefish, as well as Bluefin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Thresher Shark and Tautog Seabas and many other species. We catch them using spinning, trolling, drifting, or other techniques. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Frank.

Hey, I'm Captain Frank Branagan

Barnegat Light, United States
Background
With 28 years of experience, Capt. Frank is prepared to show you the best of these waters. This area is known for Fluke Striped Bass and Bluefish, as well as Bluefin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Thresher Shark and Tautog Seabas and many other species. We catch them using spinning, trolling, drifting, or other techniques. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Frank.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(31 reviews)
Barnegat Light
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Had an amazing day of fishing
Had an amazing day of fishing
not seasick at all
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Tyler H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had an amazing day of fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on September 26, 2025
I booked an 8 hour solo trip and had a great day of fishing. Captain Frank knew right where to go to put some fish in the boat...
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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   3hr EVENING Bay Cruise on August 19, 2025
We chartered a trip yesterday with Captain Frank. Booking was super easy. We arrived at the dock and met Captain Frank who...
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Jenny M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Reel Good Time

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 19, 2025
We canโ€™t stress enough how amazing this trip was from initial communication, transparency, and the fishing trip itself. We...
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Daniel T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark Fishing on the 4th of July

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 4, 2025
Had an amazing time shark fishing with Captain Frank. He clearly knew the waters well and got us right on the action over a...
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Terrell B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Frank

VERIFIED   3hr EVENING Bay Cruise on August 13, 2025
I took my two young teenage boys on their first ever Charter boat. I have to say Captain Frank was an amazing teacher and had...
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