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
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
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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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David F.
Ocean City, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awsome. Captain Bent was a Blast!

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 7, 2020
Although it wasn’t the results of quantity of fish caught, we all had a great day on the water. Stephan was great helping...
David F. recommends It’ll do sportfishing Margate NJ
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Rockey W.
Prospect Park, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 27, 2020
Really had a great time didn’t catch a lot of keepers but I did catch the biggest flounder ever in my life. And Captain Steve...
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John H.
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 13, 2020
Could not have been better. Stephan is an excellent Captain. Knowledgeable , gracious and fun. We are ALL going back. 6 stars...
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Mark B.
Annapolis, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour seabass trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 12, 2020
Fishing trip was great, the captain was very respectful and helpful, the day was perfect. We will be planning another trip...
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Anthony Z.
Thornton, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day Trip with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore on September 8, 2019
We had a great day of fishing with Captain Steve.  His boat is equipped with state of the art electronics and the fishing...
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