Captain
Alan Thomas

Member since August 2019 Barnegat Light, United States
Background
Captain Alan has over 5 decades of experience running boats. He decided to start running charters after a lifetime of fishing, to teach the public the right and moral way to fish. He also aims to teach his guests something about the sea and the wildlife they encounter. If you're lucky enough to see a sea turtle or other wildlife, you can bet that Capt. Alan will pause and tell you about them – ecology is very important to him.
Techniques
Light tackle Sportfishing Trolling Jigging Bottom fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Alan Thomas

Barnegat Light, United States
Background
Captain Alan has over 5 decades of experience running boats. He decided to start running charters after a lifetime of fishing, to teach the public the right and moral way to fish. He also aims to teach his guests something about the sea and the wildlife they encounter. If you're lucky enough to see a sea turtle or other wildlife, you can bet that Capt. Alan will pause and tell you about them – ecology is very important to him.
Techniques
Light tackle Sportfishing Trolling Jigging Bottom fishing

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(39 reviews)
Barnegat Light
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
Keepers in the Cooler!
Fishing with Alan
Fishing with Alan
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Daniel C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Al & Nightwatch Sportfishing at Barnegate Light

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Dan Crandell on July 25, 2024
Captain Al hosted my most enjoyable fishing trip off LBI and one of my most enjoyable ever. I arrived 1/2 hour early and Captain...
Daniel C. recommends Nightwatch Sport Fishing
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Matt R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Keepers in the Cooler!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 2, 2024
What an amazing trip with Captain Alan!!ย  Not only did he put us on a ton of fluke, including 3 keepers (plus one monster...
Matt R. recommends Nightwatch Sport Fishing
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Jake H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Alan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 20, 2024
Good captain that knows his stuff. Easy to talk to and get along with. Did his best to keep us on the fish and everywhere we...
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Brian D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Alan is very knowledgeable!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 19, 2024
Great day out, but unfortunately stripers werenโ€™t running.ย  But we will be back!
Brian D. recommends Nightwatch Sport Fishing
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Richard K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 14, 2024
Richard K. recommends Nightwatch Sport Fishing
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