Captain
DANIEL HAVELKA

Member since June 2017 Keyport, United States
Background
Captain Dan Havelka is a true master of the waters in and around Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays. Dan specializes in light tackle fishing for Weakfish, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Flounder, Porgy, and many more. He knows where the fish are hiding and what are the best methods to locate them. Dan enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with his friends and clients.

Hey, I'm Captain DANIEL HAVELKA

Keyport, United States
Background
Captain Dan Havelka is a true master of the waters in and around Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays. Dan specializes in light tackle fishing for Weakfish, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Flounder, Porgy, and many more. He knows where the fish are hiding and what are the best methods to locate them. Dan enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with his friends and clients.
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My Charter Listing

Double Down II Sportfishing Charter

4.6 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (17)
Keyport
trips from $750

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4.6
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out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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Fluke Trip
Slow fishing, good time
August fishing trip
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Catch intended fish
71%
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Derek P.
Dover, NJ
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6 Hr Morning with Captain Dan

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2021
We had a great trip with Captain Dan on the Double Down 2 yesterday. They were prepared at the dock and ready to go when we...
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Wolfgang E.
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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Fishing with DANIEL

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on August 27, 2021
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Peter V.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Fluke Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on August 21, 2020
10 fluke.ย  2 keepers plus an assortment of other species.ย  Capt Dan and mate Robbie were great.ย  Always attentive.ย  Had...
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Lynda N.
Cementon, Pennsylvania
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6hrs fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on June 1, 2019
Hi it was 6 people we went out on the boat. The Capitan and first mate were great! We caught 5 large bluefish and 1 large stripper...
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Connor M.
Montclair, NJ
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PM Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on June 13, 2020
Awesome day. Capt. Dan and Ronnie were great, our whole group enjoyed the trip. We will be back again.
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