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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(27 reviews)
Keyport
Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
Great day with a great crew
Family day out on the water
Half day with Captain Dan
+15
Angler rating
19
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
83%
Caught fish
71%
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Dominick L.
Bridgewater Township, NJ
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Daniel

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on June 1, 2019
Dominick L. recommends Double Down II Sportfishing Charter
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Chris M.
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2017
Chris M. recommends Double Down II Sportfishing Charter
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Raul F.
Union, New Jersey
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Double Down ll

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on August 5, 2017
Of course it wasnโ€™t the captainโ€™s fault, very windy.ย  The captain tried his best to put fish on the boat.ย  Everyone overall...
Raul F. recommends Double Down II Sportfishing Charter
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Kathy M.
Annapolis, Maryland
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on November 6, 2021
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Charlie C.
Howell Township, NJ
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon trip with Capt Dan

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on August 7, 2021
Weather was nice. No keepers from 6 men on about 10 different stops. Engine blew black smoke. Just wasnโ€™t a great day.
Charlie C. does not recommend Double Down II Sportfishing Charter
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