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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
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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
100%
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Jake G.
Fairfield, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 Hour trip with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Fluke (PM) on July 30, 2023
Great experience! Captain Joe and his crew are very knowledgeable and experienced which made it a great trip! Caught some massive...
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Tim L.
Ambler, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip on the Nearfall

Fluke on August 15, 2022
Had a full day trip fuming with Captain Joe.ย  He got us on the fluke early and often.ย  He managed the boat and drift to keep...
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William J.
New Castle, Delaware
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sea bass trip

VERIFIED   Spring Seabass (AM) on June 18, 2023
Limited out and had a great time. Captain and mate made it easy. Will be booking again!
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JAN C.
Elmwood Park, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Spring Seabass (AM) on June 9, 2023
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JR W.
North Arlington, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fall/Winter Blackfish on December 26, 2022
Captain and mate were very friendly and helpful. The captain put us on fish all day. The boat handles very well. Looking forward...
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