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Derrick Schmidt
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Derrick Schmidt

Keyport, United States
Veteran owned
9 reviews
Capt. Derrick is experienced in navigating the waters of Keyport, New Jersey and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Flounder, Bluefin Tuna and Black Seabass. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Charter

Rating

5.0
9 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (9)

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  • Douglas Saalfrank
    Douglas Saalfrank
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    10/10 Recommend!!!!

    Fall Stripers • 4 adults

    Captain Derrick went above and beyond to keep us on top of the fish all day. He navigated us through rough seas and did everything possible to keep us comfortable. When the bite was slow, he made a great call to move us out elsewhere, and we had an insane last hour of fishing thanks to this decision. Most captains would've called it a day at that point. The bite was slow all morning, despite seeing fish all around us, and we had less than 2 hours left on our charter. Captain Derrick was determined to get us on these fish, and he certainly accomplished that. Can't say enough great things about this Captain and crew!!!

  • Bill Irwin
    Bill Irwin
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bass of a Lifetime!

    Spring Striped Bass • 4 adults

    Geeat day on the water with Captain Derrick! Took my two sons out for striped bass knowing that the bite has been very hit or miss. And it was a slow bite today, marking plenty of fish that didn’t want to eat, and seeing a lot of boats bot catching. No matter, Captain put each of us into a trophy bass. Absolute monsters. I’ve caught a lot of bass over the years - today’s was the biggest. Memories for a lifetime. Recommended!

  • Anthony Pacifico
    Anthony Pacifico
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    The reels were smokin all right!

    Fall Stripers • 6 adults

    What a great day! Was a little cold but we roughed it out. The captain put us on the fish and we put em in the boat. 5 guys went, 4 guys caught, and 3 fish came home. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. I would definitely recommend Smoke n’ Reel for striper fishing and plan on going a little bit earlier in the season next year with these guys.

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thank you gentlemen! It was a pleasure fishing with you guys. Can’t wait to fish with you again next year.

  • Korey Rhodes
    Korey Rhodes
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great charter highly recommend

    Spring Striped Bass • 4 adults

    Captain Derrik and Jay were amazing had a blast on the trip they were both very friendly and helpful highly recommend these guys

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thank you guys! It was an absolute pleasure to fish with this crew!

  • Brian Seaman
    Brian Seaman
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Black Seabass • 3 adults • 1 child

    Had a great trip. Treated our group fantastic. Caught tons of fish.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass

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    Great trip!
    Brian S.
    Brian S.
  • Smoke n’ Reel
    Smoke n’ ReelKeyport, NJ
    Bass of a Lifetime!
    Bill I.
    Bill I.
  • Smoke n’ Reel
    Smoke n’ ReelKeyport, NJ
    Great charter highly recommend
    Korey R.
    Korey R.
  • Smoke n’ Reel
    Smoke n’ ReelKeyport, NJ
    The reels were smokin all right!
    Anthony P.
    Anthony P.
  • Smoke n’ Reel
    Smoke n’ ReelKeyport, NJ
    10/10 Recommend!!!!
    Douglas S.
    Douglas S.
  • Smoke n’ Reel
    Smoke n’ ReelKeyport, NJ
    Great trip, great deal, great crew
    Timothy M.
    Timothy M.
  • Smoke n’ Reel
    Smoke n’ ReelKeyport, NJ
    Great charter!
    Erica T.
    Erica T.
  • Smoke n’ Reel
    Smoke n’ ReelKeyport, NJ
    Awesome trip!
    John K.
    John K.

What's biting with Smoke n’ Reel in Keyport

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

Angler displaying a large Flounder while fishing on a calm day in open waters.

Keeper Fluke and Seabass action

Aug 29, 2025 • Keyport
Weather forecast was wrong for the better today. Sea conditions were perfect. The morning change of the tide had the fluke bite consistent.
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