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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

Day Date

September 9, 2023

Greg and Elana booked a trip for just the two of them. Neither of them had much fishing experience prior to this trip. Greg told me before we left the dock that he wanted to take his girlfriend fishing from shore but had doubts about landing Elana her first fish. Needles to say Elana is now hooked on fishing! Both Greg and Elana caught their limit of striped bass in no time along with many others released to be caught another day. Greg and Elana had an experience of a life time and re booked another trip to target striped bass in October. Capt. Dan

8/10 fluke fix trip

August 11, 2023

Capt Ray had Jason and his 2 sons from the UK out for their first fluke trip in the US. The guys had action the entire trip, picking some keepers along with countless short fluke. Our 4 hour Fluke Fix trips have produced plenty of action for our guests while picking a few keepers for the dinner table each trip.

Fishing moving into Mid-August

August 10, 2023

The bay fishing continues to be good, and the ocean is producing more larger fluke along with keeper sea bass, and tog. Mahi-mahi are within the range of our boat now. Various southern fish are being caught.

What anglers said about fishing in Middlesex County

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

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

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

Clam or squid as bait on a hook that’s not too big but not to small with a 6 or more oz sinker at the bottom of your rig

4.7 / 5

Clam or squid as bait on a hook that’s not too big but not to small with a 6 or more oz sinker at the bottom of your rig

Victor C. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yes I would recommend fishing stripers for the first time in May. Jason from the Janie k sportfishing was excellent so was his deck hand both very knowledgeable and both went the extra mile for you to make sure you were comfortable and caught the fish you wanted.

5.0 / 5

Joseph S. I. Hopatcong, NJ

Trust the captain. This was an excellent year for stripers so far. When you book they will be honest on what the conditions are like.

5.0 / 5

Trust the captain. This was an excellent year for stripers so far. When you book they will be honest on what the conditions are like.

Paul M. Randolph, NJ

Very nice place, my first time there and liked the setup. Lots of parking but get there early

5.0 / 5

Very nice place, my first time there and liked the setup. Lots of parking but get there early

Peter L. Colonia, New Jersey

I definitely recommend going out early to beat the rush, and booking with Hook and Fin Fishing charters.

5.0 / 5

I definitely recommend going out early to beat the rush, and booking with Hook and Fin Fishing charters.

Christina M. Hazlet, NJ

I would suggest asking the captain what is running when you arrive, you will not be disappointed!

5.0 / 5

I would suggest asking the captain what is running when you arrive, you will not be disappointed!

John V. H. Ithaca, New York

Know what fish are in and biting Check restraints for breakfast, some are closed for the season

5.0 / 5

Know what fish are in and biting Check restraints for breakfast, some are closed for the season

Jon D. Broomall, PA

Great fishing, a lot of boats to choose from. Everyone is friendly and it's a beautiful area.

5.0 / 5

Great fishing, a lot of boats to choose from. Everyone is friendly and it's a beautiful area.

Richard W. National Park, NJ

There was a mix up on fishingbokker. We thought we were going out for fluke but that wasn’t the case. We didn’t realize until we were at the marina. Not a huge deal but was more of a mixup on the website than a negative review on the ship or captain.

4.7 / 5