Fishing Charter FAQs
Plan your trip with Sea Owl Fishing Charters in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
What is a private charter?
A private charter reserves the whole boat for your group, with up to six guests. The quoted charter price is for the group. Open-boat trips are booked and priced by the seat.
How much are inshore charters?
Six-hour private charters are $950 Monday–Friday and $1,100 Saturday–Sunday. Eight-hour charters are $1,100 Monday–Friday and $1,200 Saturday–Sunday. Ten-hour inshore or bottom-fishing charters are $1,300 Monday–Friday and $1,400 Saturday–Sunday. Prices cover your private group of up to six guests. Check your selected trip for availability and the final price.
What is the family trip price?
Our four-hour Family Fun Excursion is $800 for a private group of up to six guests. Check the booking calendar for offered dates and departure times.
How much is the deposit?
Standard four-hour family and six-, eight- and ten-hour inshore or bottom-fishing charters require a $300 deposit. Offshore and specialty charters require a $500 deposit, including Grandslam and Inshore Tuna. Your checkout shows the amount due today and the remaining balance, which is due on the trip date.
How does open-boat payment work?
Choose the trip and number of seats in the booking calendar. Open-boat seats are paid in full at checkout at that trip’s listed price. Your confirmation shows the trip, date, departure time and seats booked.
Is the mate’s tip included?
The mate’s tip is additional and paid on the boat. It is separate from the charter price or open-boat seat price.
Do I need to bring fishing equipment?
We provide rods, reels, bait, rigs and tackle. Beginners are welcome, and the crew will help you get started.
Do you clean the fish?
Fish cleaning is included. We clean and bag your catch for you to take home.
What should I bring?
Bring your own food, drinks and snacks, plus a cooler for your fish. Call or text Capt. Chris if you have a question about what to bring for your trip.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free parking is available right at the boat. Use your trip’s arrival instructions when you come down.
Where do trips leave from?
Sea Owl Fishing Charters sails from Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Follow the meeting details in your booking confirmation, or text Capt. Chris at 732-688-7271 for arrival instructions.
How do I check dates and book?
Visit our booking calendar to view trip options and availability. For help choosing a trip, call or text Capt. Chris at 732-688-7271.
Is there an extra online card fee?
Our current online booking checkout adds no extra customer card fee. It shows the amount you pay for your selected trip or deposit.
How much are offshore and specialty charters?
For offshore and specialty trips, select the exact charter in the booking calendar to see the whole-boat price and deposit. Prices are for a private group of up to six guests. The remaining balance is due on the trip date, and the mate’s tip is additional.
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