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Sea bass & fall update.

October 1, 2023

Sea bass reopened 10/01 for 10 fish PP at 12.5 inches. We do have some available dates to get in on this fishery while it last. On 10/22 /23 we have a group of 4 looking to fill the boat and have room for 2. Target species is Stripers.

Rariton Bay Striped

September 29, 2023

The fluke season is over, and we are now going for striper. The boat will be in the Rariton Bay from October 14th until sometime in November. We will be catching the large striper that have been feeding there for the past several years. Then we will return to Brigantine until mid-December to fish for tautog and striper as the migrate south. If you're interested in catching big striper come try with us on the Rariton in the nicer weather, or in late Novemeber out of Brigantine when its colder. Thank you Riptide B&T for the great baits that allowed us to catch an average of over 35 fish per trip so far this season, and we loved to 5'6" contour spinning rods you hook us up with. I hope to see some of you on the Rariton.

Fluke has been great in september Las

September 16, 2023

Fluke had been great, now we focus on sea bass as of Oct 1st 10 per person

Mahi today

September 12, 2023

Short inshore trip scored mahi and bonita

9/7/23 Report

September 6, 2023

Over the Labor Day weekend each day we boated keeper fluke, many throw back fluke, seabass, bluefish, and sand sharks! As an honest captain fishing has been slowing down per usually around this time of year for bay bottom fishing, but there is no doubt the possibility to catch fish is still a high odd! If you looking to get a trip out on the water to enjoy the outdoors, learn the area, sight see, or try our luck with some fish please get in contact! Better fishing is knocking on the door so get ready! We have been catch tog in the bay pretty well! most fish are undersize but it is a good foreseeing future for tog season! Striped Bass are in the bay swell! The end of the month it should be game on! The shark bite has been decent with brown, black tips, and sand tigers all within 3 miles of the AC beaches! The inshore wrecks and reef will be the best chance at a big fluke! with the by catch of seabass, triggerfish, and tog!

Good bay fishing continues!!

September 1, 2023

lots of action today with flounder, seabass, and sand sharks! Just because summer is coming to a slow end doesn't mean the fishing is! Flounder season is still open for a few weeks! Come get em while you can while we look forward to striper and tog season! Thanks Capt Connor

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What anglers said about fishing in Jersey Shore

Water was a little choppy, which can be rough on some. Some small children would not have been happy unless they were huckleberry Finn types...

5.0 / 5

Water was a little choppy, which can be rough on some. Some small children would not have been happy unless they were huckleberry Finn types...

Fred C.

ENJOY!! , it’s fishing, could be slow, or it could be super fast. Just enjoy the day!

5.0 / 5

ENJOY!! , it’s fishing, could be slow, or it could be super fast. Just enjoy the day!

Douglas Y. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I looked up Brigantine fishing charter online. Did research on the boats and captains experience. I was very happy with my choice. Captain Leo from Get hooked fishing charter was very professional. What a safe and great trip.

5.0 / 5

Scott N. Ivyland, PA

Know before you go. Research your charter and have an idea what you want out of the trip.

5.0 / 5

Know before you go. Research your charter and have an idea what you want out of the trip.

David C. Rockaway, NJ

Great weather, awesome activities going on all around. My first time and it didn't disappoint at all.

5.0 / 5

Great weather, awesome activities going on all around. My first time and it didn't disappoint at all.

Justin C. Princeton, New Jersey

Talk to your captain about what and how you will be fishing to establish expectations.

4.7 / 5

Talk to your captain about what and how you will be fishing to establish expectations.

Joshua S. Parkville, MO

Go early! There are a lot of fisherman in New Jersey on the weekends! Enjoy!

5.0 / 5

Go early! There are a lot of fisherman in New Jersey on the weekends! Enjoy!

Arthur P. Arlington, NY

Bring water also and not just beer. Bring snacks and have fun catching fish.

5.0 / 5

Bring water also and not just beer. Bring snacks and have fun catching fish.

David Y. Burlington, New Jersey

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring an empty cooler in the event you get to catch & keep.

5.0 / 5

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring an empty cooler in the event you get to catch & keep.

Fred M. Collegeville, PA

Look at the wind speed well in advance so that you can target any and all available fish. June, as I hear, is a better fishing month.

5.0 / 5

Look at the wind speed well in advance so that you can target any and all available fish. June, as I hear, is a better fishing month.

Brian B. Keller, TX

It’s an awesome time to go in July with the exception if there is any type of turbulence in the atmosphere such as what was encountered by us, some Highwinds thunder and lightning I would recommend exactly what our captain recommended. Wait an extra day if need be, and I have an amazing day the next, when things are calm, it’s the best experience ever hands-down.

5.0 / 5

Jenna P. Nesquehoning, PA

Charter a trip for a half day. Let's you get to know the captain and the boat. We had a great experience on the Megan Beth.

5.0 / 5

Charter a trip for a half day. Let's you get to know the captain and the boat. We had a great experience on the Megan Beth.

Mark R. Red Hill, PA

Look for experienced captains and you’ll have great day regardless of the catch

5.0 / 5

Look for experienced captains and you’ll have great day regardless of the catch

Christopher M. Sydney, New South Wales

Hire a charter with a captain eager to work hard to find fish so everyone on board catches fish.

5.0 / 5

Hire a charter with a captain eager to work hard to find fish so everyone on board catches fish.

Dale P. Wellsboro, PA

Be prepared for some ups and downs from the waves, and a bit of a ride out into the ocean (40-50 minutes) before you get to where the fish are. But all in all it was a lot of fun.

5.0 / 5

Be prepared for some ups and downs from the waves, and a bit of a ride out into the ocean (40-50 minutes) before you get to where the fish are. But all in all it was a lot of fun.

Daniel S. Evanston, IL

There are restrictions on bass and fluke that should be researched before going. Cod is not available at this time, but will be in colder months. The beaches however cannot be beat in the summer.

5.0 / 5

There are restrictions on bass and fluke that should be researched before going. Cod is not available at this time, but will be in colder months. The beaches however cannot be beat in the summer.

JR M.

Would have loved to catch some Striped Bass but I don't think we went at the best time of year for them. We did catch a wide variety of other types, however, and several were even keepers!

5.0 / 5

Would have loved to catch some Striped Bass but I don't think we went at the best time of year for them. We did catch a wide variety of other types, however, and several were even keepers!

Clarissa W. Chatham, NJ

Inshore fishing expect: flounder, sea bass, blue fish, croaker, Mahi Mahi, and ocean trigger fish. Offshore fishing expect: yellowfin tuna, big eye tuna, blue and white marlin, Mahi Mahi, and shark

5.0 / 5

Inshore fishing expect: flounder, sea bass, blue fish, croaker, Mahi Mahi, and ocean trigger fish. Offshore fishing expect: yellowfin tuna, big eye tuna, blue and white marlin, Mahi Mahi, and shark

Damon C. Chadds Ford, PA

Take some gulp and a fluke rig and get to casting. You should catch something.

4.7 / 5

Take some gulp and a fluke rig and get to casting. You should catch something.