B and Z Sportfishing Charter Information

Welcome aboard! Below you'll find everything you need to know about our trips, policies, and what to expect. If you have questions, feel free to reach out before booking.

Passenger Limits & Safety

• We are USCG licensed for up to 6 paying passengers.

• We can accommodate:

• Up to 6 adults, OR

• 4 adults and 2 children

• For life jacket purposes, anyone under 90 lbs is considered a child.

• Children under 13 years old must wear a life jacket while underway (may remove it while fishing).

• We provide all required life jackets, but you're welcome to bring your own if preferred.

Trip Options & Pricing

Bay & Inlet Fluke Trip

• Duration: ~4 hours

• Cost: $550 + tax

• Target species: Fluke (Summer Flounder)

• Notes: Great for families and beginners. Trips stay inside Little Egg Inlet and nearby bay/creeks. Croaker and small sea bass trips also available for younger children. We do not filet croaker due to size, but will bleed and ice them for you.

Reef Trips (Fluke & Sea Bass)

• Starting at: $750 + tax (close reefs)

• Duration: ~5 hours

• Fuel Surcharge: Applies if fuel burn exceeds 60 gallons (current price $4.10/gal)

• Notes: Longer runs available for additional cost. Typical fuel burn is 28 gal/hour. Furthest runs are ~1 hour each way.

Extended Bottom Fishing Trips

• Custom trips available

• Up to 6 passengers

• Great for targeting deeper reef and wreck species

Midshore Trips (Mahi, Bottom Fishing, Light Tuna)

• Starting at: $1250 + tax

• Duration: 6-8 hours

• Fuel Surcharge: Applies over 120 gallons

• Target: Mahi, tuna (topwater/jig), and bottom species

• Notes: Typically 35-40 mile runs. Limited to 4 passengers to allow space for a mate.

Canyon Trips (Tuna, Tilefish, Mahi)

• Starting at: $2250

• Duration: 12 to 23 hours

• Target: Yellowfin, bigeye, tilefish, mahi

• Notes:

• Depart any time after noon

• 3-4 hour run offshore

• Troll, chunk, and deep drop techniques used

• Limited to 4 passengers to allow room for a mate

• Flexible on time as long as total trip is under 24 hours

Boat Info

• Length: 32' Express/Walkaround

• Sleeping: 4 bunks (sleeps 4 adults depending on size)

• Amenities: Bathroom, solar generator, A/C for short bursts, openable windows

• Safety Gear:

• 8-man offshore life raft

• 2 emergency beacons

• Garmin InReach

• Starlink internet (passenger access available for a fee)

Fishing Gear

• All rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided.

• You may bring your own rod/reel if appropriate for the target species.

• If you use our tackle with your personal gear (except bottom fishing), you are responsible for lost gear.

Fish Cleaning

• We clean fluke and sea bass at the dock while refueling/unloading.

• Time is limited at the dock; we will filet what we can during that window.

• For tuna trips, especially with a mate onboard, we will work to have all fish cleaned before you leave.

• Bring large coolers for tuna trips: a 50-lb yellowfin yields ~25 lbs of meat and easily fills a small cooler.

Tuna Limits

• Yellowfin: 3 per person (27” minimum)

• Bluefin: 2 per boat (1 between 27-47”, 1 between 47-72”)

• Crew is happy to take home any leftover meat only if you don’t want it.

Pickup Location

Beach Haven Yacht Club Fuel Dock
20 Southwest Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
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If We’re Booked or You Need More Room

If we are unavailable for your preferred dates or you have more than 6 people, we’ll be happy to refer you to other great captains in the Beach Haven area.