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

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 of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association.

Waiver of Liability and Notice of Inherent Risks

By booking a trip or boarding any vessel operated by B and Z Sportfishing, LLC, you acknowledge and accept that fishing and boating activities on the ocean involve inherent risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to:

• Slipping, tripping, or falling on wet or unstable surfaces on the boat

• Being accidentally injured by fishing gear (e.g., hooks, rods, gaffs, sinkers, etc.)

• Cuts or punctures from knives or sharp tools used in the fishing process

• Bites or injuries from handling fish or other marine life

• Motion-related injuries or seasickness due to ocean conditions

• Exposure to sun, wind, or weather-related hazards

While we make every effort to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, B and Z Sportfishing, LLC, its owners, captains, crew, and affiliates are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages resulting from participation in our trips. By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with ocean fishing, including those arising from weather, equipment, other participants, or acts of nature.

All guests must follow crew instructions at all times. Your safety is important, and participation is entirely at your own risk.