Captain
Stephan Bent

Member since May 2019 Margate City, United States
Background
I have loved fishing since I was 7 years old and caught my first Trout in freshwater. In 1963 I caught my first saltwater fish, a Bluefish, and I was hooked! I fished on my own small boats and others for 15 years, and in 1978, I passed my test for my captain's license and so it began. I have fished out of Cape May and Great Egg Inlet for 40 years now and I am proud to say that mine is the only charter boat still around since the time I started. I must be doing something right! I love catching fish but I hate NOT catching fish even more. Nowadays, I find great joy in watching my clients, both young and old, enjoying catching fish. Kids and moms are always welcome. I taught in a school for 31 years, so even if you have no experience fishing, I can and will teach you and your party how to do it.
Techniques
I really don't have a favorite method or species when I am fishing. I figure that whatever works on that day is the way to go.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephan Bent

Margate City, United States
Background
I have loved fishing since I was 7 years old and caught my first Trout in freshwater. In 1963 I caught my first saltwater fish, a Bluefish, and I was hooked! I fished on my own small boats and others for 15 years, and in 1978, I passed my test for my captain's license and so it began. I have fished out of Cape May and Great Egg Inlet for 40 years now and I am proud to say that mine is the only charter boat still around since the time I started. I must be doing something right! I love catching fish but I hate NOT catching fish even more. Nowadays, I find great joy in watching my clients, both young and old, enjoying catching fish. Kids and moms are always welcome. I taught in a school for 31 years, so even if you have no experience fishing, I can and will teach you and your party how to do it.
Techniques
I really don't have a favorite method or species when I am fishing. I figure that whatever works on that day is the way to go.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(35 reviews)
Margate City
 Last booking: 6 days ago
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (37)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Sean S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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THE BEST

VERIFIED   3 hr back bay fishing on August 15, 2024
Setting out with Captain Stephan, someone who has fished these waters since 1978, we knew we were in great hands. Flexible,...
Sean S. recommends Itโ€™ll do sportfishing Margate NJ
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Colleen O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stephan

VERIFIED   3 hr back bay fishing on July 17, 2024
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Ryan K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stephan

VERIFIED   4 hr bay and inlet trip on July 8, 2024
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Brandon B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stephan

VERIFIED   4 hr bay and inlet trip on July 7, 2024
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Edward L.
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt. Steve and Mate Billy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 6, 2023
Captain Steve was great! Was a hands on Captain and Fishing Expert. Guided us to excellent, productive fishing and we caught...
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