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
(51 reviews)
Barnegat Light
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
Great experienced Captain
Had a good time with Captain Alan
Great day in the water!
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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
96%
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Mike S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on July 25, 2026
You wonโ€™t find a more experienced and pleasant captain. Alan was patient, fun to talk with, and clearly knows boats and fishing....
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David C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experienced Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 4, 2026
Alan knows his stuff. He was prepared and helpful, fish and weather were less cooperative. Good time. I would go out again...
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Brian C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day in the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on July 14, 2026
Caught some nice bluefish and fluke.ย  The boys had a lot of fun learning from Capt Alan.ย  Thanks for a great day!
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Kevin Van De Weert
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Alan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 7, 2026
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Seamus M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day in the water.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 27, 2025
It was tough conditions, but Captain Alan kept working to get us all the right spots. Ended up catching 7 fluke and a sea robin....
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