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Rising Tide Charters Llc
Avalon, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Scott Brown says hello! He's been plying the East Coast since he was a baby. From Key West to New York, and in between – including the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas and especially Jupiter, Fl. The captain's marine career has spanned 6 decades. Many captains have given him credit for helping to spawn their careers as well. Capt. Scott started working in Stone Harbor professionally in 1973 aboard the 73' party boat 'Capt. Cramer'. However, he rapidly graduated to sport fishing aboard the 'Bounty Hunter' under the legendary auspices of Captain Ronald Lane (also sailing from Stone Harbor). Over the years, one philosophy has dominated Captain Scott's consciousness. His love for the ocean and its amazing soothing and healing powers. He's found the expanses of the ocean spiritual and he often refers to it as his church. Captain Scott welcomes you to join him on the Rising Tide. He always has a great time out on the water, and he bets you will too.
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Rating
4.9
169 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (257)
What anglers say
96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
All reviews (169)
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Dawn Wallace
Pennsylvania, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWAwesome!
1/2 Day Inshore Troll Avalon NJ • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had a great time! Captain Scott and first mate Mark were wonderful even with 2 people that have NEVER been out on the ocean. Trip out was quick and we started catching fish almost right away. At some points in the trip, all four of us were reeling in fish at the same time!! Both the captain and mate jumped right in to help us all land our fish. We caught more than enough for a delicious dinner. Highly recommend the 1/2day inshore troll for first timers! (we did the 8am-12pm) We will definitely book with them again when we are in the area!
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Response from Captainaw thanks for the awesome review. you all are special to us and we thoroughly enjoyed having you with us today!!! best Wishes, Scott
Jeff GladdenPennsylvania, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedReel fun from start to finish!
1/2 Day Inshore Troll Avalon NJ • 6 adults • 2 childrenIf you’re looking for a captain who knows where the fish are and knows how to make you laugh, Captain Scott is your guy! We caught an incredible 60-pound bluefin tuna within the first hour, and the rest of the trip was just as awesome. Captain Scott kept everyone entertained with joke after joke, had the kids smiling the whole time, let them get involved, and made the day feel more like hanging out with a friend than booking a charter. We spent hours trolling, even got to jump in for a swim, and when it was all over, Captain Scott filleted our tuna so we could take it home and enjoy the freshest fish imaginable. Captain Scott and his first mate even gave me pointers on how to cook it tonight for an amazing meal. Great fishing, great laughs, and great memories. If you’re thinking about booking with Captain Scott, stop thinking and just do it—you won’t regret it!
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Response from Captainstellar review and great pics too. it was just a splendid day all around Jeff and thanks again because we thoroughly enjoyed our day with you all!!!!!
John KeenRepeat anglerWest Virginia, US•Member since 2024•2 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Morning Fishing Trip
1/2 Day Back Bay Avalon NJ - 8:00 AM • 2 adultsMy wife and I had a great time! Fish weren’t biting a lot, I lost three, one of which was a monster! Did not land any of the three (my fault!). First Mate Mark hooked a flounder that my wife landed, meaning she skunked me! This is second fishing trip in the inner bay that Captain Scott took us on and it will not be the last. Mark and Captain Scott very very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, both fishing and area background. We are very happy with that trip.
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Response from Captainaw John I love having you both on the boat. you are so generous with your evaluation and everything else. best wishes scott & Marc
Toby WatfordRepeat anglerSouth Carolina, US•Member since 2026•2 trips5.0VerifiedNice first trip to get the kids on a fishing boat
1/2 Day Fort Pierce Reef Fishing • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain John was great, the weather was terrible so we had to reschedule once, and then we couldnt go out on the open ocean like we wanted to in hopes of mahi, tuna, and sailfish. We ended up fishing in the back bay and nothing was biting, we ended up going almost back to the docks and settling for some nasty catfish just so the boys caught something. Good experience, great people. I know you can’t “make” the fish bite, but it was somewhat disappointing.
Response from Captainboy I’ll tell you thank you for your generous review. John told me the tarpon were rolling but they wouldn’t bite. That’s so frustrating, you could see them, but you can’t hook them. Your understanding is epic. Back when my nephew was 10 years old, I said to him (on a slow day), we don’t know why they bite sometimes other times they don’t?he said well I know. I said you’re 10, Why don’t you enlighten us? He said uncle Scott they only eat when they’re hungry. best wishes Scott
Alexander HalasRepeat anglerPennsylvania, US•Member since 2022•3 trips5.0VerifiedNEWAwesome trip
10 hr Mahi, wreck, and looking for bird plays • 6 adultsCapt Scott put us on the fish, Mark worked hard to keep our lines in the water, and the Lady Lou got us where we needed to be FAST! 6 guys walked off with a week's worth of dinners. Would absolutely recommend a trip with Rising Tide and we will be back.
Response from Captainaw thanks Alex and you are certainly welcome back any time best wishes Scott and Marc
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What's biting with Rising Tide Charters LLC in Avalon
With the number of tourists dying down, now's the best chance of exploring Avalon and its rich waters. Take advantage of the warm weather and incredible inshore and offshore fishing to end the season in style.
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Bluefin slayers Remarkable Bluefin tuna
Jul 20, 2026 • Avalon
Imagine a 4 hr trolling adventure yielding 2 beautiful bluefin tuna. Simply remarkable
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Tuna are here book now!!!!!
Jul 11, 2026 • Avalon
Charter our boat for the inshore troll 4-8 hrs.
The Tuna bite is on
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Tuna Starting to Move Inshore
Jul 8, 2026 • Avalon
We caught a nice Tuna today trolling on a 1/2 day adventure
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Reef fishing out of Fort Pierce was awes
Mar 25, 2026 • Avalon
Fishing was great out on the reef today and these small savages just ate it up
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Big flounder still!!!!!!!!
Jul 16, 2025 • Avalon
The back bays behind Avalon are producing excellent catches averaging 2 keepers per 2 hr adventure in
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Monster Flounder invade the back bays be
Jul 5, 2025 • Avalon
Big big big flounder invade the back bay as stupendous summer fishing continues.
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