Took our puppy to the beach for his first time at Fisherman's Cove and he loved it. It was like…read moregoing to doggy beach heaven. Fisherman's Cove is one of the few dog friendly beaches in New Jersey. Dogs are permitted to be off-leashed before 10AM and after 4PM. All the dogs had a great time playing with each other. The beach was clean and there are two portapotties on site, which were also very clean. There aren't too many restaurants nearby like in Point Pleasant or Asbury Park, so you might want to eat beforehand or bring food with you to the beach.

First time for my family to hit this nook of the Jersey Shore and we dug it.  The beach/ocean is…read morejust a stone's throw away (there was a junior surfboarding competition we got to catch a bit of), the inlet had a slew of people fishing (nothing biting though) and the 'cove' with a small (unprotected) sand/beach-area (dog-friendly!) and some trails and whatnot (not dog-friendly!). Overlooking that almost no one was wearing a mask (in any of the surrounding areas that we ventured to and from) the cove itself was absolutely stunning and peaceful during the sunset.  For a few moments you could zen out and not have to worry about all the rotten things happening throughout the world. "Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn." - Emerson

The Gambler is a roomy, comfortable boat with a lovely crew who help with everything from baiting…read morehooks to fixing rod issues, which makes the whole trip feel really easy and welcoming. The crew clearly explains all the instructions before you start, and the whistle signals along the way make it simple to know exactly when to stop and start fishing. Even though we didn't catch anything this time, we still had a wonderful trip with Captain Bob and the crew, who are great with beginners and make sure everyone feels taken care of. It's a very beginner‑friendly boat, especially for families, and there are even fun photo‑op spots right next door to round out the experience.

Captain and crew were absolutely fantastic. I would recommend this totally. They also are very…read morecompassionate with newcomers and children.

So easy to book. So easy to find. Extremely reasonable. Captain, Mates, and master baiters are very…read morehelpful when you need them. And will let you do it yourself if you are more comfortable. . Clean bathrooms, coffee, soda. And food . Had a blast. Caught plenty. Don't forget to tip your crew. They work their buts off.

Great time on the Norma K III. Cabin is spacious, clean and has ample seating. There is a small…read moreeating area with some snacking options. Our mate even made hotdogs for passengers. The day we went did not have a massive number of people onboard. The charters I've done at the Shore are usually crammed with people. It was refreshing to have some space to move around on the Norma K III. Hardworking Captain Tom (think that was his name) who moves around a lot to get you as many chances as possible to get a catch. I'm a newbie to fishing and caught my biggest fish (blue fish) ever in the Norma K III. Our mate, Xavier was affable, helpful, informative and a great addition to the crew. I would definitely recommend the Norma K III and we plan on going out again with them. I actually want to give them 5 stars but will hold off for at least 1 more outing. If my next one is as enjoyable as today then they will definitely update to 5 Star.

Captain and Crew,…read more Many Thanks for an outstanding day! I haven't been on a Party Boat in PP since the Dauntless was around. I did some research about you guys and gave it a shot today! I must say that I had a very good time! I respect the fact that you don't just pack em on to make a dollar. We saw quite a few other boats that were doing that. Secondly your mates were OUTSTANDING and I tipped them twice! Lastly, I watched your moves Capt. I watched you continuously chase the blues down as opposed to saving gas! Overall , I'll say this. You have a new customer in me and I have a large group of friends who value my opinion. I will keep in touch as I plan to sail with you monthly until December! Regards, Princeton

My son and I went fishing on this boat in Aug. 2024 on a weekday. We chose it because they claim…read moreto only run at a 50% capacity . When we got there early in the morning after driving 2 hours, it was almost packed. I would say it was at least at 90%. The crew was nice. However, the experience was not the same because I was expecting to have some space between me and the guy next to me. Instead everyone was about a foot apart. Not comfortable when you your trying to cast a 5 foot fishing pole. They are actively lying to your face when you go onto their website. They clearly state 50% capacity .

Cant Express Enough How Much It Hurts Me Write This Less than Perfect Review…read more My Sentiments Match Exactly That Of Every Other Review Except That In My Most Recent Experience, A Negligent, Jealous And Rude Fisherman Was Going To Be Rewarded With A 50% Share In A Fish After Claiming A 70" White Marlin That A Trans-Girl Who Has Been Fishing Her Entire Life, Who Was Fishing Alone For Her Birthday, Caught 98% By Herself, Sans the Matestaff And The Captain, On His Unattended Ultralight Penn Spinning Rod. This Man Sat And Rolled Around On A Wheelchair On A Deep Sea Fishing Boat, Obviously Very Disabled. Upon Return To The Dock, The Captain Ordered Her To Forfeit 1/2 Of This Fish To The Man Or Throw Its Entirety Off the Back Of The Boat In To The River. It Was a Fish She Had Dreamed Of Her Entire Life. She Used To Get In Trouble In Elementary School for Drawing Marlin On Her Tests And Dittos. The Jealous Wheelchair Man Sat At The End Of The Gangway Visibly Displaying A Butcher Knife. The Captain Did Nothing To Prevent This Intimidation And In Fact Enabled It. Fearing For Her Safety And Ultimately To Avoid Confrontation, A Beautiful And Majestic 70" White Marlin Was Thrown Over The Back Of The Boat Into the Manasquan River, By Her, SO NO ONE COULD FIGHT OVER IT. Any Man Who Would Try To Claim A Fish That A Girl Caught Is Pathetic And Wrong. Any Captain Who Would Agree With Him Or Take A Dream Fishing Experience From Its Good Customer Is Unfortunately Mistaken As Well. The Saddest Thing Is That After The Dust Settled, The Captain Still Has Not Been Able To Admit He Made A Mistake. Furthermore, The Management Of This Boat Has Withheld All Pictures And Video Of This Girl As A Sort Of 'Punishment' For Her Actions, Even Though She Had Over Invested Over $1000 All Told, With Travel For This Birthday Fishing Excursion. I Believe Captain Howard Bogan Is Only Human, Made This One Very Grave Error And Is Un-Matched In His Industry. He Is the Best Headboat Captain In New Jersey And I Just Wish He Could Publicly Apologize For The Terrible Position He Put Me In. It Is With Deep Sadness That This Ugly Truth Had To Be Yelped. I Am Still Waiting For My Pictures.

Good place The only negative is they cram the boats up to…read morewhere your fishing shoulder to shoulder and if you have to move it's almost impossible because a lot of the times people don't move for you So before going practice being rude and being shoulder to shoulder

First Time Fishing & Forever a Fan!…read more Big thanks to Pola & Lina from Stay Branded for hooking us up with a VIP day on Miss Belmar! It was my first time fishing (same for my kids) and we had an absolute blast--my daughter caught her first fish, and my son and I caught four! The boat was clean, had bathrooms, and even a café where we grabbed pork roll egg & cheese sandwiches. Huge shoutout to Captain Jeff for letting my kids steer the boat--core memory made! Highly recommend for families or first-timers like us.

One of the worst trips. I bought a Groupon which they did not allow me to use when I called for the…read morereservations so I had to charge the trip on my card and still have the Groupon on my phone. The boat was over capacity by 6 people. Which they pulled out knowing there were more people than holsters. They charged $7 for the jigs. Then the mates went around and took them back when the people went inside to nap. Only around 30 fishes caught all day. Waste of time. Don't go on this boat. And they did not give a fishing report on the day.

I had a great experience and a lot of fun. Went on the charter that was pretty full. The Mates…read moreand Captain were excellent and very helpful. I really appreciated how frequently they make their rounds. Heading out was a bit choppy; however, once we arrived at the fishing destination, everyone caught a lot of fish. It was cool to see some cool fish, like an Eel and some trigger fish. After everything, I left with a hefty haul of fish--lots of porgy. Absolutely will be looking to do another trip -$90 for adults -$45 for children under 16 -$6 to rent a pole **Cash Only**

Given the other negative reviews, I agree that depending on who is your captain and mates for the…read moreday, it can make it or break it for your fishing trip. Luckily, all the times I have gone on the Dauntless have been a good experience. Tight lines, everyone!

The boat, Captain and mates were all well prepared, knowledgeable and friendly. The mates were on…read moretop of every bite, net in hand. My youngest (21) liked fresh water fishing and had done some ocean salt water fishing from jetty's or bridges but was a newbie in every aspect today. Me, I am a novice at best. The mates filled every gap and he learned a lot too. On our ride home I had the conversation with him that my dad had with me. In short, I told him the 4 things I liked today not in any particular order. The boat, the fishing, building memories catching fish together. I said keepers and shorties matter the least and that is why is called fishing, not catching. The boat just cements the distance away and the time together. When I dropped him off I told him about my first Eagles game. I ran down the details. Franklin Field on a Monday night. The first time the birds played in a Monday night game. They played the Giants and got their asses handed to them on a platter. "Joe must Go" and we had Norm Snead as our QB because we traded away the legendary Sonny Jurgensen to the Redskins. He said "You really still remember all that from over 50 years ago?" I said "yep all but the score." Fishing catching winning loosing points? Dads & Sons PRICELESS! I said "you'll remember when it's your turn."

Had an absolutely amazing trip whale watching with this company! Captain Chris, mate Dave and Gina…read morewere beyond awesome! They went out of their way to make this such a great trip! We got to see 3 whales which was more than we could have hoped for! Thank you all so much for making this a trip to remember! Highly recommend!

The booze cruises floating up and down the shark River are really obnoxious to residents. It would…read morebe fine If they just went out to the ocean and passed by for a few minutes but they were in front of our house for over an hour with the music blasting. Hard for my son to nap.

planned this trip with ol'salty II for 2 weeks this charter was highly recommended by other…read morecharters that could not accommodate our large group of fishermen when we got there the atmosphere was not very pleasing the crew was not very inviting to say the least and the owner and captain was not friendly just to the point further more we had 20-30 mph wind gust the day we went out 6/18/22 we got out to the grounds we could barely fish while hanging on for your life the swells were so bad and as if that wasn't bad enough the hydraulic pump burst spraying 2 of the 27 fisherman in our group with hot fluid never asking him if he was ok or not and just continued to drive us all over every 10 minutes with no anchor at this point for the 6 hour trip in closing no one caught fish and yes I get its fishing and not catching but being a seasoned fisherman with years of experience this boat should have never left the dock and been rescheduled in closing it was the worst experience I've had on the ocean and would not ever recommend this charter to anyone very unhappy

This boat seems to have a loyal following, so I jumped on even though the boat was filled to…read morecapacity and I am glad I did. The crew is attentive and the captain kept us on the fish most of the day.

The mate Chris is an A-Hole, Chuck and Joe are awesome mates, but Chris always has some smart-ass…read moreremarks to make to Patrons, his attitude is of someone who doesn't give a F if you're on or off the boat. He needs to leave if he doesn't want to be there, that way patrons can enjoy their time on the water.