Captain
Joseph Paton

Member since April 2022 Belmar, United States
Background
My father introduced me to the sport at a young age and I was always driven to be on the ocean bending a fishing rod. By the age of 15, I had secured a job as a deckhand on the Dauntless where I then proceeded to get my 100-ton Master Captains license. I have been running trips ever since I got my license in 2015.
Techniques
I enjoy all fisheries, but there's something about anchoring up on a rough piece of structure, dropping down a piece of bait, and never knowing what will jump on a hook next. That separates bottom fishing from all other fisheries for me.

Hey, I'm Captain Joseph Paton

Belmar, United States
Background
My father introduced me to the sport at a young age and I was always driven to be on the ocean bending a fishing rod. By the age of 15, I had secured a job as a deckhand on the Dauntless where I then proceeded to get my 100-ton Master Captains license. I have been running trips ever since I got my license in 2015.
Techniques
I enjoy all fisheries, but there's something about anchoring up on a rough piece of structure, dropping down a piece of bait, and never knowing what will jump on a hook next. That separates bottom fishing from all other fisheries for me.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Belmar
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $160

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jan C.
Excellent
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Fishing with Joseph

VERIFIED   Spring Seabass (AM) on June 14, 2023
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Justin M.
Excellent
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Hard working crew!

VERIFIED   Raritan Bay Striper (PM) on April 18, 2024
Captain John and 1st mate Mitch worked their butt’s off to find fish and get us on them. There were plenty of times where...
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Dan D.
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Joe is a young, aggressive captain that works his butt off to put you on the fish. He grew up mating on the party boats....
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Jack R.
Washington Township, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day On The Water

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip – Extended Combo on September 24, 2022
Had an awesome day fishing with Captain John and Ryan.  They knew to keep us inshore due to rougher conditions offshore. ...
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Stephen K.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Fluke trip on 7/27/22

VERIFIED   Fluke (PM) on July 27, 2022
We went out with Near fall on 7/27 and had a great time. John and Ryan were great, helped my two sons all day long and we’re...
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