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
(17 reviews)
Barnegat Light
 8 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
Tuna fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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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   NEW  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
Overall

Shark Fishing on the 4th of July

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Jason T.
Marlton, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

NEW  10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 23, 2025
We had a great trip with Captain Frank, it was like fishing with a friend you knew for years. My son turned 14 and reeled in...
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Dean G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and knowledgeable

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Stripers/Fluke (AM) on July 15, 2025
Captain Frank was very knowledgeable about the waters. Very easy to work with very friendly would definitely use Captain Frank...
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Chris L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Got a bluefin!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 6, 2025
Didnโ€™t see a lot of boats out, but Captain Frank got us on the fish - 3 lines with fish on at once!ย  Came home with a 30...
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