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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(48 reviews)
Barnegat Light
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $675

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
Amazing time!
Amazing time!
Great nearshore trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Christopher I.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip! Captain is awesome, got us on the fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Stripers/Fluke (AM) on June 24, 2026
First time with Captain William. Captain put us on the fish immediately.ย  The fish were all over on the fish finder, and we...
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Erica M.
Excellent
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Amazing time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr EVENING Bay Cruise on August 1, 2026
What a wonderful day at sea! Captain Frank and his First Mate Lincoln were so welcoming, accommodating and certainly knowledgeable!...
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George V. N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great nearshore trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 26, 2026
Frank and his mate were great. His boat and gear were topnotch.ย  We did an all day trip and despite some rough seas he came...
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David W.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Stripers/Fluke (AM) on July 8, 2026
Family came to visit. My brother in law and nephew wanted to do some fishing. Booked a last minute trip with Frank. He made...
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