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: 7 hours 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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Paul E.
Malvern, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sea Bass Fishing - 12 Hr

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ late season Seabass on October 24, 2020
Captain Steve is probably the best captain I have ever had the privilege of fishing with.ย  He went above and beyond working...
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David W.
Ardmore, 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 morning w Captain Stephan

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 14, 2022
Super knowledgeable and experienced Captain and a helpful 1st mate who knew the right gear and location to catch fish made...
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Brian O.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 3, 2022
Captain Steve really knows what heโ€™s doing and is a lot of fun. Conditions werenโ€™t great but he really went out of his...
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Eric N.
Reading, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Fishing!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 10, 2019
We took a half day charter with Steve.ย  We could tell right away we would enjoy his company, and his boat.ย  The boat had...
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George B.
Oxford, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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9hr trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 10, 2021
Had a great trip yesterday on the Free Spirit. Captain Steve and mate Bill were excellent.ย  For someone who gets sick but...
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