Brigantine lost the "fishfinder" and Atlantic City's "high roller" was absolutely dreadful last year in 2024 So I surfed the net and found "The Captain Robin" out of Margate at Ray Scott's dock. What a fantastic experience. New boat, excellent, and knowledgeable captain, and mate and fresh bait!! The rods were all new and properly rigged. The mate was super attentive. I applaude the owner of Scott's dock for the investment he made in his business with the purchase of the new vessel. It'll bring much joy to all who come aboard for years to come. Thank you! Thank you! read more

Knowledgeable and friendly people, who even gave us some extra time on the water. We had 2 grandchildren with us and Captain Joe gave them some memorable experiences, fishing, crabbing, tubing and swimming. Highly recommended! read more

Boat rentals are great. Not a large selection of fishing gear. They open early and offer a good selection of bait.

Great staff who work here they are so helpful and and extremely kind. I would definitely recommend coming here if you need anything from bait, lures, and even charters. Alex made fishing extremely fun and easy. We also learned a lot from him. read more

Great experience! My two kids, ages 7 and 10, as well as my father-in-law (70s) all enjoyed the 4-Hour outing on the captain Robin. We didn't catch any keepers, but we did catch some fish and enjoy the cruise and the atmosphere! read more

Has all your fishing needs from boats to lures! Also rescues baby diamond back turtles! read more

Been going here for years and years and the service is always outstanding. It's crazy how I've seen some of these young kids who worked here all grown up. We definitely using Ray's service for a long time. Thank you, Scott, and all the gentlemen that helped us make our day go smoothly. Was tons of fun and i can't wait to go back! Keep up the great work ! read more

We took a boat ride with Capt Eddie on Sunday which was a gorgeous day! He took us all through the back bays! We fished, and he took us sightseeing and to dinner at the Wonder bar! What a wonderful time we had ! Would highly recommend ! We will certainly do those again and will always request Eddie! read more

Had a great day out on the boat yesterday! Even with heavy fog in the morning the crew was very accommodating and were able to get us out once it cleared. Friendly and knowledgeable staff were very attentive and dedicated. Definitely recommend and will be going back! read more

Scott's Dock - Boating Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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Always has the bait I need. Great early hours. Conveniently located. Very friendly staff

We are loyal customers who have patronized this business for decades. Clean smooth running vessels, full service, everything you need for a great day on the water. Cleaned our fish and even hosed down the rods we brought with us. Be sure to stop in for your next adventure on the water. read more

Have had multiple bad experiences and last time was enough. Robin the owner last year has giving a reservation of a boat to one of her friends after I already had it booked and made me change my day. This year we had put a deposit down to hold the dock never told about a 48hr notice to actually be able to use the dock. After I texted her and let her know that I am able to make it down there in 4days time. Now I have to wait for an appointment and that 48hr wait time went out the window. So I messaged her back to see why I have to wait for an appointment and she couldn't even respond to me. She called my father can told him she is send the check back. Which is fine I don't wanna have to use that place again. It's sad because the workers there know what's going on. Robin in the other hand is a JOKE. Please take my warning and don't give this place any business. So after I posted this she calls my father a threaten to take to her lawyer. . Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

An amazing fishing experience for the entire family. We had relatives in from Ireland and called in the morning, and they had us on a boat by noon stocked with rods, bait and water. Captain Joe was the best. All 6 of us caught 10-20 fish each and brought home keepers for a delicious dinner!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Great activity to do with friends, very affordable rates and great customer service. I've gone crabbing now twice with Ray Scott's services and all of my friends say this is our new tradition every summer to come. They provide great customer service and advice to catch a lot and offer to clean what you catch. Always a great time, highly recommend!! read more

Family fun while renting a boat to crab, fish or sightsee. Helpful staff. Everything you need for your trip in the bait shop, but items are priced on the higher side. Buy your supplies ahead of time, if you can. Otherwise, great family business that we are lucky to have in Margate! read more

I rented at Ray Scott's Dock two days in a row. First a single kayak on Friday then a small fishing boat for my son and me, along with poles and minnows, on Saturday. The service was super friendly and helpful, as I was a fishing newbie. I have no complaints. read more

The whole staff was first class the whole experience was top notch. The guys helped with our equipment in the beginning and the end. Got good spots for catching fluke from the young man in the counter. read more

We had a wonderful day of crabbing. Always friendly and helpful staff and fine running pontoon! Excellent value for a day of family fun!

Overall a bad experience. The staff was rude and rushed us. They don't accept credit cards so you have to use their ATM and pay the fees on site. The boat I was given was falling apart and not safe for bay travel. There isnt any good spots to fish outside the travel lanes. I wish we had traveled a little and found a better dock. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one. read more

Ray Scott's Dock was great. Boat rental was clean and running well. Staff was friendly and helpful. Shop had all types of bait and tackle we wanted. Thank you! read more

Ray Scott's Dock is a great place to come when you are looking to rent a boat, kayak, fishing gear (which you can rent or buy), etc. Every year, my family rents a Pontoon boat and we head to a restaurant for lunch and then go back. We always have a wonderful experience with this shop. They are also really kid friendly, super nice and always answer kids questions with a smile. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They are honest and very helpful to new customers as well as to those who do not know too much about boating. They even provide maps and advice so you can figure out where to go/what to do. The shop is well stocked with everything you may need, and the boats and equipment seem to be well maintained. I believe you can also keep boats here if you own them. Cash or check only. Highly recommend! read more

Was ready to give Ray Scott's several thousand dollars in business (despite the bad reviews here). Called twice and left a message with someone. My calls were never returned. Oh well, their loss. read more

In general a fun time. Took the bus from Atlantic city terminal. Cost us $1.50 each way and had to walk the last mile. Could have connected for 65¢ but chose just to walk it. The shop is basically a fishing shop. They rent kayaks and motored boats as well. We got a double kayak and it was $30 for the 1st hour and $10 each additional hour. Had to wait for kayaks to come back before we could go out. They don't seem to have all that many kayaks, maybe 4 or 5. Older guys were nice and helpful. Younger guy was not. We asked him if he had any advice on where to go and he said "I don't know". Had to ask for life jackets and paddles. Were told they'd give us life jackets but most don't wear them. We ended up going through the marsh channels and back around. A tough but good paddle. Most importantly- cash or check ONLY. We had to walk to the CVS 3 blocks away to get cash which was a royal pain in the ass especially after walking a mile and waiting a half hour for a boat. We'd go again but glad we are more informed now. read more

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This place is an absolute charm! This is the second time we've done a boat charter here to speaks the afternoon fishing and crabbing and enjoying the waters of Ventnor, Margate, and the bay. The owner is a pleasure, the charter was on time, our Captain Ed was a real joy. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, and very competent. I can't imagine a better shore experience for novice fisherman to experienced, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. read more

My boyfriend and I come here almost every weekend to rent a boat and fish. they are extremely helpful and always give us tips. Everyone works really hard there and makes sure you have a good time. read more

Great place to rent a boat or kayak or pick up some fishing gear. I've been coming here for several years now and couldn't recommend it enough. Chris, Robin, and the rest of the staff are always super helpful and give great tips on where to go and what to use to catch flounder. I had never fished for flounder before coming here and now it's one of my favorite ways to spend my summer weekends. Everything is cash or check only but there's an ATM in the store if you need to get cash out with a debit card. Regardless of your age, if you're looking for a fun way to spend a summer day in margate I would recommend renting a boat from Ray's and going after some flounder! read more

Rented a kayak here, $20 for 1 hour and $10 for each additional hour. they showed me a map and advised me where to go. they gave me a lot of good advice so that I could maximize my enjoyment in my kayaking journey. cool marshes to explore nearby with loads of birds.. read more

Scott's Dock - Boating Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

I had the absolute pleasure of being part of a bachelorette party that rented a pontoon from Ray Scott's Dock. We had the pontoon for 4 hours. We were able to bring our own snacks and beverages and had the entire boat to the seven of us. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We required wheelchair accessibility. The dock was suitable to our needs and the staff was more than accommodating! Prices were reasonable and everyone was friendly. I will be sure to visit Ray Scott's again!! read more

Great service for a great price! Rented out two single kayaks for about an hour and a half and paid only 20 dollars each! The employees were more than helpful, giving us a map and instructed us on the direction of the tides at that time. Definitely will be returning! read more

Not a single member of the staff was wearing a mask. I have never felt so uncomfortable. I will be buying my gear online from now on. So disappointed. read more

We had the best time on our fishing trip! I highly recommend Ray Scotts dock for fishing charter boats. Awesome experience! read more

Scott's Dock - I caught 2 sharks! - Boating Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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We were mid-way through our fun family day when the owner called us yelling at us that we needed to come back immediately or they would "come and get us". We are a rule-following family out crabbing with 4 young kids. When we asked for more information (as we were shocked), they actually hung up the phone on us. We still do not understand what provoked this but they told us when we got back that they "have eyes everywhere". Completely awful way to treat customers. You do not need a boat license or experience to rent here but apparently they treat you as such. This is too pricey and cash-only to be treated this poorly. Consider going to Somer's Point or OC and stay away! read more

I have used Ray Scott's before and was very happy with them, but today they were a huge disappointment. I called Wednesday 5/29 to reserve a pontoon boat for Saturday 6/1 for a birthday celebration with my family. I spoke with Chris, who said they only had one boat left and that he needed cash or check deposit to hold the boat. He said if I overnighted a check I could have the boat. He also said Robin, the owner, would call my husband in twenty minutes to see if she could help us out. She never called, and Chris called today and told my husband he got the overnighted check, but they had no boats. That's just not right. If they said there were no boats when I called fine, but to tell me to overnight a check, cost of $7.00 and not uphold his end of the agreement is wrong. My husband called Robin and asked her to reimburse the cost of the overnighting and she said not. This is just not good business. There was no concern for messing up our families' plans or for the inconvenience. They should have tried to make it right. I will not use them again. read more

We chartered a boat here with Captain Ed. What a fantastic experience! The entire staff was friendly, happy, and accommodating. They were all interested in teaching our kids about marine life and boating. Captain Ed was so laid back and easy going. He was extremely helpful with the kids constantly making sure that they had the best time. He is very knowledgeable about the island and fishing. We all had such a fabulous time! Thanks for making our day so great! read more

Worst customer service I've ever experienced. Called for a boat slot and show up with my family and my 8 year old who was super excited to go out on the boat and due to their error we could not go and they would not work with us. Asked for an extra 30 minutes and was told they could not help. Nothing worse than letting a child down. Avoid these people at all cost they could not have been more rude and inconsiderate if they tried. read more

This is the best dock of all of the NJ shore points. The charters always catch fish, the rentals are easy and the staff is awesome!!!!!

I am very disappointed with Ray Scott's, I had a family crabbing trip scheduled and sent a deposit check in and 3 days before the event they tell me they can't stand by their agreement and honor my reservation because they gave the boat to someone else. I was able to call another marina and get a reservation on such short notice after I told them what happened. My family and I are extremely disappointed with this kind of business practice. Not sure how they could do something like this to someone on such short notice. I would not recommend them to anyone because you don't know if your reservation will be honored even with a deposit. read more

Great service and fun for all. We arrived early and they had boat ready in minutes. We had a great Father's Day on the water and caught some keepers. I was surprised to catch fish even though the wind was strong in the morning. The advice where to go and heat to do helped us greatly. Thank you for all effort it was great !! read more

Scott's Dock - Big one!! - Boating Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

We rented a boat for 5 Hours. The Boat was dirty and very worn. Gates on the boat were broken and kept swinging open. The customer service was horrible. They were not very helpful. I suggest spend the extra $$$ and got to the "other" boat place in Margate. Great Boats and Great Customer Service! read more

Rented kayaks here this past weekend and had a great experience. Everyone was incredibly nice and super helpful. They let us bring our dog aboard one of the two-person kayaks and even provided us with life jackets (even one for the puppy!). We were offered bug spray, given a map, and got a full rundown of the area before they sent us out onto the water. Rates were very reasonable on top of it all. We will definitely be back. Be sure to check them out if you're ever in the Margate area! read more