Launch your fishing adventure with MADGAFFER II Fishing Charters, offering exciting fishing trips in Neptune NJ and sailing from the heart of the Jersey Shore!
Primary Address: 200 S. Concourse Ave., Neptune, NJ 07753;
Phone: (732) 803-6276
In the spring (April–May), our fishing charters at Shark River are relocated to Lockwood Boat Works in South Amboy, NJ, for prime striped bass fishing in local waters. Call the captain to confirm your charter location!
Step aboard the MADGAFFER II, a 38-foot Henriques Maine Coaster, equipped with an extra large fishing cockpit, perfect for your fishing charters in Shark River. Built for serious sport fishing and a smooth ride along the Jersey Shore, this vessel is ideal for both seasoned anglers and novices alike.
After decades on large party boats, Captain Ray created a more personal, hands-on charter experience with private fishing charters that limit trips to smaller groups. This ensures every angler has ample room to fish and receives individual attention from the crew during their fishing trips in Neptune, NJ.
At the helm is Captain Ray Burke, a USCG inspected veteran Jersey Shore charter captain with over 50 years of experience. He specializes in fishing charters on the Shark River and has previously run 10 party and 5 charter boats, including the 100-foot Optimist Shooting Star, perfect for private fishing charters and fishing trips in Neptune, NJ.
The MADGAFFER II offers year-round fishing charters from the Belmar and Highlands area, providing access to the best fishing experiences along the Jersey Shore. For those seeking fishing charters in Shark River or fishing trips in Neptune NJ, look no further.
Prime fishing seasons include:
- Striped Bass (Stripers): April – November
- Fluke: May – September
- Bluefish: May – November
- Seabass & Porgy: June – November
- Blackfish (Tautog): April – November
Whether you’re chasing trophy striped bass or reeling in sea bass on a summer morning, you’ll feel the thrill of the ocean with a crew that excels in finding the bite, making your private fishing charters unforgettable.