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
46
Reviews
11
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Nightwatch Sport Fishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(46 reviews)
Barnegat Light
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Great day in the water.
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
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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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Dan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another Great Adventure with Captain Al

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 22, 2025
Captain was ready to go as soon as I arrived as usual. It was a beautiful sunny morning with a light wind. I landed my 1st...
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Joan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 19, 2025
We took our daughter for her birthday. Even though bass was out of season we still caught 3 keepers.ย  Alan is very knowledgeable...
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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   NEW  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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BRIAN K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 12, 2025
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Geoff R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 4, 2025
Captain Alan was very knowledgeable and worked hard to make our trip memorable.ย  We are grateful.
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