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.

Listed Prices do not include tax, or tip for the crew (15-20% is customary tipping for hard working, knowledgeable, and friendly crew).

***Due to current gas prices, charter prices may be slightly higher due to our costs, all pricing will be fully disclosed prior to departure, and prior to full payment***

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: $600 + 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. Pricing includes all fuel cost.

Reef Trips (Fluke & Sea Bass)

• Starting at: $850 + tax (6 hours)

• Duration: ~6 hours-8 hours

• Fuel Surcharge: Price includes fuel up to 80 gallons.

• Notes: Longer and customized trips are available for additional cost.

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) and inshore blue fin.

• Starting at: $1750 + tax

• Duration: 6-10 hours

• Fuel Surcharge: Pricing includes fuel up to 140 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.

• April-June and after October inshore bluefin trips are available starting at $1,750 +tax. Because these are shorter trips we allow up to 5 passengers.

Off Shore (Tuna, Tilefish, Mahi)

• Starting at: $2250 (up to 12 hours) - $4000 ( up to 23 hour canyons) + tax

• Duration: 12 to 23 hours

• Target: Yellowfin, bigeye, tilefish, mahi

• Notes:

  • 12-16 hour trips leave between midnight and 4 am.

  • 23 hour trips leave between noon and 6 pm.

  • 3-4 hour run offshore

  • Troll, chunk, and deep drop techniques used

  • Limited to 4 passengers to allow room for a mate

    • up to 6 passengers on dedicated tile fish trips (12-16 hours, $3000)

  • Departure times are weather dependent and can be adjusted to fit your needs.

  • Off shore trips may include the canyons, or the flats short of the canyons. These trips are our favorite trips and give you the best chance of getting tuna and other pelagic species.

  • Trips between May-July are generally trolling, casting, and jigging.

  • Trips from July-October are generally chunking/jigging/popping.

  • For 12-16 hour trips the price includes fuel up to 180 gallons.

  • For trips longer than 16 hours the price includes fuel up to 220 gallons.

Striped Bass Charters (6-8 hours)

• April-Early June and Mid/Late October-December

• Prices are trip dependent.

  • Casting/baiting $1,200 +tax and tip (up to 6 passengers)

  • Trolling + casting/baiting $1,500 (up to 5 passengers)

• Catch and release, or keep what you catch.

• To protect these fish we will NOT remove fish from the water for pictures. The only fish that will be removed from the water are those you intend to keep.

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”)

  • Regulations subject to change. Inshore trolling for bluefin tends to be for larger fish that are catch and release only due to size/season limits.

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

Fuel Surcharge information: Additional fuel, if required due to distance or conditions, will be charged at dockside fuel cost. We will inform you prior to your trip of the likelihood of exceeding the planned fuel amount, and will never surprise you with an additional cost that we have not previously discussed.

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

NOTICE OF RISK, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

Participation in offshore and inshore fishing activities involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated without fundamentally changing the nature of the activity. These risks include, but are not limited to: vessel movement, slips and falls, rough seas, changing weather conditions, use of fishing equipment including hooks, lines, rods, gaffs and knives, handling of fish and marine life, and other hazards associated with recreational boating and offshore fishing.

By participating in any trip with B & Z Sportfishing LLC, each participant acknowledges that they understand and voluntarily accept these risks.

Assumption of Risk

Each participant knowingly and voluntarily assumes full responsibility for any risk of bodily injury, illness, death, or property damage arising out of or related to participation in fishing activities, boating activities, boarding or disembarking the vessel, or being present on or around the vessel.

Participants acknowledge that offshore fishing takes place in a dynamic and unpredictable environment and that sea conditions, vessel motion, equipment use, and weather may create hazardous situations.

Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, each participant hereby releases, waives, and discharges B & Z Sportfishing LLC, its owners, captain, crew members, agents, representatives, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, damages, causes of action, or liability for any injury, illness, death, or property damage that may arise out of or relate to participation in any charter trip, including but not limited to claims arising from negligence.

Hold Harmless Agreement

Participants agree to hold harmless B & Z Sportfishing LLC, its captain, crew, employees, and affiliates from any claims, actions, or liabilities resulting from participation in the charter trip, including those arising from the actions of other passengers.

Indemnification

Participants agree to indemnify and defend B & Z Sportfishing LLC, its captain, crew, employees, and affiliates against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to the participant’s actions, conduct, or participation during the charter trip.

Acknowledgement of Vessel Rules and Safety Instructions

All passengers agree to follow all safety instructions and vessel rules as directed by the captain or crew. The captain has full authority over vessel operations and safety decisions.

Passengers understand that failure to follow instructions or unsafe behavior may result in termination of the trip without refund.

Medical Authorization

Participants acknowledge that medical assistance may not be immediately available while offshore. In the event of an emergency, participants authorize the captain or crew to seek medical treatment or emergency services on their behalf if deemed necessary.

Fitness to Participate

Participants certify that they are physically able to participate in boating and fishing activities and have disclosed any relevant medical conditions that may affect their safety while aboard the vessel.

Photography and Media

Participants grant permission for photographs or videos taken during the charter trip to be used by B & Z Sportfishing LLC for promotional or marketing purposes unless the participant specifically requests otherwise.

Acknowledgement

By booking or participating in a charter with B & Z Sportfishing LLC, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to the terms of this Notice of Risk, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement.