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
(33 reviews)
Barnegat Light
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
Stripers!
Stripers!
Stripers!
+45
Angler rating
30
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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
90%
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Terrence W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Stripers/Fluke (AM) on June 12, 2025
Not often you find a Captain who cares about his crew as much as Captain Frank does! Heโ€™ll do what it takes to get his crew...
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Dan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1rst Striper... and 1rst Blue.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Stripers/Fluke (AM) on May 18, 2025
Nice time with me son In law, and my brother. Captain Frank was a great guide and helped us get on some fish. Helped the boys...
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Jake S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Frank was the best captain Ive had!

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 10, 2025
Captain Frank put us right on the mahi today couldnโ€™t ask for a better trip. Great captain, great boat, and a cooler full...
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Wayne M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Not seasick at all

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on September 13, 2025
frank is cool we all enjoyed the trip. very proffesional
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Charlotte L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Stripers/Fluke (AM) on July 8, 2025
We had a great time! Captain was extremely helpful, patient, knowledgeable and easy to talk to! Could not have asked for a...
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