5.0(3 Reviews)24-Hour Canyon Charter - Point Pleasant, NJ
5.0(3 reviews)
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Private 24hour offshore fishing trip targeting premium speciesAccess prime canyon fishing grounds up to 100 miles offshoreSmall group experience with maximum 6 guests per charter
Nothing beats the rush of heading out to the deep canyons where the big fish live. This private 24-hour charter takes you and up to five buddies straight to the prime offshore grounds up to 100 miles from Point Pleasant Beach. Captain David Riback knows these waters like the back of his hand, and when you're targeting trophy tuna, mahi, and even swordfish in the canyons, experience matters. This isn't your typical half-day trip – we're talking about a serious fishing adventure that puts you on the fish when they're most active.
Your adventure kicks off at 1:00 PM from Point Pleasant, giving you the perfect launch time to reach the productive canyon edges by evening. This seasonal trip runs from April 15 through December 15, hitting the sweet spot when pelagic species are most active in our local waters. The beauty of a 24-hour trip is you get to fish the prime bite times – evening, night, and dawn – when the big predators come up to feed. You can even extend to 30 hours if the bite is hot and you want to maximize your time on the fish. With a private charter, there's no sharing space with strangers or waiting for other anglers to figure out their gear. It's just your crew and the captain working together to put fish in the boat.
Captain David runs a variety of proven techniques depending on conditions and target species. High-speed trolling with spreader bars and ballyhoo is deadly for tuna and mahi when they're up and feeding. Once we mark fish on the sonar, we'll switch to chunking or live bait fishing to get them fired up. Night fishing brings out the swordfish, and there's nothing quite like dropping a squid bait down 1,500 feet and waiting for that telltale tap. The boat is rigged with outriggers, downriggers, and all the heavy tackle you need for canyon fishing. Circle hooks and 50-80 pound class gear are standard, but Captain David adjusts the setup based on what we're seeing out there. The canyons create upwelling that brings baitfish to the surface, and that's where the food chain really comes alive.
"Captain David Riback and Purple Jet Sport Fishing exceeded our expectations! His professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction made for an enjoyable day. We caught more fish than we anticipated. A must-try in Point Pleasant Beach!" - Michael
"Our family had a wonderful experience with Purple Jet Sport Fishing and Captain David Riback. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the trip enjoyable for everyone. We caught some great fish and made lasting memories." - James
"A fantastic fishing trip with Purple Jet Sport Fishing and Captain David Riback! His professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction made for a memorable experience. We caught plenty of fish and had a blast. Can't wait to go again!" - Megan
Mahi Mahi are absolute crowd pleasers and one of the most reliable species in our local canyons from late spring through fall. These fish are pure gold when they're feeding under debris lines or around floating sargassum. They hit hard, jump like crazy, and taste amazing on the dinner table. Most of our mahi run 10-25 pounds, but don't be surprised if a bull over 40 pounds crashes the party. They travel in schools, so when you find one, you'll usually find more. The best action happens from June through September when water temperatures are in the mid-70s.
Shortfin Mako Sharks are the ultimate adrenaline rush for any angler. These are the fastest sharks in the ocean, hitting 45+ mph when they're fired up. Our local makos average 100-200 pounds, and they'll test every inch of your drag system. They're most active from late spring through early fall, and the best fishing happens when we're chunking for tuna. Makos have no problem following a blood trail right up to the boat, and when one decides to eat your bait, you better hold on tight. The jumps are absolutely spectacular – these fish can clear the water by 15 feet or more.
Bigeye Tuna are the heavy hitters of the tuna family in our waters. These deep-water specialists can handle the cold, nutrient-rich water that upwells along the canyon edges. Most of our bigeyes range from 50-150 pounds, making them serious tackle busters. They're most active during low-light periods – dawn, dusk, and nighttime – which is perfect for our 24-hour format. Bigeyes have huge eyes adapted for deep-water hunting, and they'll often feed at depths of 500+ feet during the day before moving shallow at night.
Yellowfin Tuna are the speed demons that every offshore angler wants to tangle with. Our local yellowfins typically run 30-80 pounds, with occasional giants pushing 100+. They're incredibly strong for their size and will make blistering runs that test your endurance. The best yellowfin action happens from July through October when water temperatures are prime. These fish are perfect for high-speed trolling, and when they hit a ballyhoo at 8 knots, the rod just about gets ripped out of your hands.
Albacore Tuna might be the smallest tuna species we target, but they make up for it with sheer numbers and fighting spirit. These 15-40 pound fish travel in massive schools and provide non-stop action when you find them. They're most abundant from late summer through fall, and they're absolutely perfect for lighter tackle fishing. Albacore are also fantastic table fare – many consider them the best-eating tuna species. When the
This restored 1985 48-foot Henriques sportfisher is your ticket to serious offshore action out of Point Pleasant. Twin 550HP Lugger engines push this beauty at 23 knots to prime fishing grounds up to 100 miles out in the canyons. Built for serious anglers, she's loaded with everything you need - fish finder to mark your targets, radar for safety, GPS navigation, plus an icebox and fridge to keep your catch fresh and drinks cold. The flybridge gives you that perfect vantage point for spotting birds and bait. When you're battling tuna and mahi all day and into the night, you'll appreciate the onboard kitchen, comfortable bed, and AC to cool off between fights. With a private head and plenty of deck space, this boat handles everything from swordfish in the dark to daytime canyon runs. She's seen plenty of big fish come over the transom and is ready for whatever the Atlantic throws at you during those long overnight trips chasing the bite.
Thunnus AlalungaAlbies are the smaller, scrappier cousins in the tuna family - bullet-shaped fish running 18-25 inches and 20-45 pounds with those distinctive long pectoral fins. They travel in massive schools up to 19 miles wide in our deeper canyon waters, staying constantly on the move since they need that water flow over their gills. Peak season runs June through September in our temperate offshore waters. What's special about them? They're the only tuna you can legally call "white meat" - mild, firm flesh that's perfect for the dinner table. Plus, when you find a school, the action can be non-stop. Best technique is trolling cedar plugs or tuna feathers 50-90 feet behind the boat. Pro tip: that first fish you hook is crucial - if it gets away, it'll spook the whole school and they'll vanish fast. But land it, and you might fill the cooler.
Thunnus ObesusBigeyes are the deep-water specialists of the tuna family, built for hunting in low-light conditions with those massive eyes. These powerhouses average 60-150 pounds but can push over 400, living in depths down to 800 feet around our canyon structures. Best fishing happens during dawn and dusk when they move up to feed - their sensitive eyes handle dim light better than other tunas. What makes them worth targeting? They're incredibly valuable table fare, with fatty meat that rivals bluefin quality, plus they give you that classic tuna bulldogging fight. Summer months from June through September are prime time. My go-to trick: run dark-colored lures like the Braid Bigeye Rocket on your short riggers an hour before sunset. When other tunas shut down in low light, bigeyes are just getting started.
Coryphaena HippurusMahi are one of the most colorful fighters you'll encounter in our canyon waters. These golden beauties average 15-29 pounds and put on quite a light show when brought to the surface - their sides flash brilliant blues and greens before fading to that classic golden hue. We find them around floating debris and weed lines, usually in the top 100 feet of water during our warmer months from May through October. What makes them special? They're aggressive biters, jump like crazy when hooked, and make some of the best table fare out there - firm, white meat that grills perfectly. Pro tip: when you hook your first one, keep the boat in the area and get more lines out fast. They travel in schools, and where there's one mahi, there's usually more waiting to bite.
Isurus OxyrinchusMakos are the speed demons of our offshore waters - fastest sharks in the ocean hitting 30+ mph. These blue-gray torpedoes average 8-13 feet and 130-300 pounds, roaming our canyon edges from late spring through fall when water temps climb above 60 degrees. They're surface cruisers but will dive to 400+ feet chasing baitfish. What draws anglers? The fight is absolutely wild - they'll jump 20 feet out of the water and have been known to leap right into boats. Plus, they're one of the best eating sharks with firm, almost steak-like meat. Here's the deal though: use heavy tackle (50lb+ class) with wire leaders and circle hooks. When you hook one, be ready - they're smart and will use your own boat to try breaking the line by circling under it.
Thunnus AlbacaresYellowfins are the workhorses of our tuna fishing - torpedo-shaped bruisers with bright yellow fins that can hit 50 mph. Most fish we see run 40-80 pounds, though they can reach over 400. They cruise the upper 300 feet around our canyon edges and are highly migratory, showing up from late spring through fall. These fish are eating machines and will hit everything from ballyhoo to surface plugs. Why do guests love them? They make sushi-grade table fare, fight like freight trains, and nothing beats watching one demolish a topwater lure. Summer months are peak season when they're feeding heavily. Here's a local trick: when you mark fish deep but nothing's biting on the troll, bring in the spread and start jigging. Sometimes they're down there waiting, and a well-placed jig will fire them up when everything else fails.
5.0 out of 5.0Captain David Riback and Purple Jet Sport Fishing exceeded our expectations! His professionalism and dedication to customer satisf...
Our family had a wonderful experience with Purple Jet Sport Fishing and Captain David Riback. He was patient, knowledgeable, and m...
A fantastic fishing trip with Purple Jet Sport Fishing and Captain David Riback! His professionalism and dedication to customer sa...
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