Captain
Joe Lyons

Member since August 2019 Wildwood, United States
Background
Captain Joe Lyons has been fishing for about 5 decades and has been a licensed captain for over 23 years. His son is also a licensed captain and his first mate. Saltwater runs through the Lyons veins and they’re proud of their fishing heritage. Their favorite part of the job is being out on the water and teaching kids how to fish. Capt. Joe invites you and the family on an exclusive adventure off the coast of Wildwood, NJ!

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Lyons

Wildwood, United States
Background
Captain Joe Lyons has been fishing for about 5 decades and has been a licensed captain for over 23 years. His son is also a licensed captain and his first mate. Saltwater runs through the Lyons veins and they’re proud of their fishing heritage. Their favorite part of the job is being out on the water and teaching kids how to fish. Capt. Joe invites you and the family on an exclusive adventure off the coast of Wildwood, NJ!
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Tara Anne Sport Fishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(96 reviews)
Wildwood
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $700

Fishing Reports

4hr trolling
4hr trolling
Jul 7, 2025 Wildwood
The inshore trolling is still good. The past few days have been primarily blue fish with an occasional spanish mackerel or bonita. The flounder bite is picking up with more keeper size being caught and there are still nice size seabass around.
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Almost limited out
Almost limited out
Jul 6, 2025 Wildwood
We took a 4 hr trolling trip today. The morning started off slow, then the bite turned on. We finished the trip 3 fish shy of the blue fish limit and managed to catch a Spanish Mackerel
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Limited out again
Limited out again
Jul 4, 2025 Wildwood
Today we ran two 4hr trolling trips the morning trip we managed to limit out on blue fish and hooked into a red drum. The afternoon trip was just as good and we were able to limit out on blue fish again. Trolling should remain good threw mid September.
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Limited out on 4hr trip
Limited out on 4hr trip
Jul 3, 2025 Wildwood
We ran 2 four hour trips today inshore trolling. The bite in the morning was slow but we managed to still put a catch together. The afternoon trip was like a completely different day. We limited out on blue fish trolling. The trolling usually remains good till mid September and is a great option if your taking kids.
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Limited out on a 4hr trip
Limited out on a 4hr trip
Jun 30, 2025 Wildwood
The inshore trolling today was phenomenal plenty of action the whole trip. We limited out on blue fish and managed to catch a bonita.
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Inshore trolling and bottom fishing.
Inshore trolling and bottom fishing.
Jun 27, 2025 Wildwood
The inshore trollinf bite is heating up. Blue fish, Spanish Mackerel and Bonita are being caught. The bottom fishing is producing mixed catches of Flounder and Seabass. Seabass remains closed until July 1st. The inshore trolling is great for all experience levels and is especially great for kids with plenty of action.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Michael H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Boat!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025
I have been out on a lot of boats over the years in wildwood nj. The Tara Anne is by far the best Iโ€™ve been on.ย  They got...
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Thomas M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025
Nick the Captain and Brian the Mate were excellent hosts.ย  This was our second trip with them and they were concerned we had...
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Arthur P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 2, 2025
Would recommend this captain and crew. Captain Nick and mate Brain.
Arthur P. recommends Tara Anne Sport Fishing
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Cornelia H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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New at deeps fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 22, 2024
We had a great time with our kids and grandkids. The captain was very helpful to explain everything, the mate was awesome with...
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Jason M.
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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Great Captain, Crew and Boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 13, 2024
Well done to Captain Nick and his mate. Put us on the fish over and over again! Boat is in great shape, handles the ocean very...
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