Raritan Bay 6-Hour Striper Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Sixhour morning inshore fishing adventure targeting StripersAll fishing gear and equipment provided by experienced captainAccommodates up to six guests with Scaled Up Fishing Charters
Looking for some serious fishing action without the hassle of bringing your own gear? This 6-hour morning charter with Scaled Up Fishing Charters puts you right in the heart of Raritan Bay's best striper grounds. Captain's got everything covered – rods, reels, tackle, and all the local knowledge you need to put fish in the boat. Just grab some snacks and drinks, and you're ready for a top-rated fishing experience that'll have you talking for weeks.
Your morning starts early, which is exactly when the stripers are most active in Raritan Bay. The captain knows these waters like the back of his hand – every drop-off, channel edge, and underwater structure where bass like to hang out. You'll be fishing with up to 5 other anglers, making it a fun group experience without feeling crowded. The boat's equipped with quality gear that can handle anything from schoolie stripers to those trophy-sized bass that make your drag scream. Raritan Bay's unique mix of fresh and saltwater creates perfect conditions for striped bass, and the relatively protected waters mean you'll spend more time fishing and less time dealing with rough seas. The captain will move around to different spots throughout the 6 hours, reading the water and adjusting tactics based on what the fish are doing that day.
Striper fishing in Raritan Bay calls for versatility, and that's exactly what you'll get on this charter. Depending on conditions and where the fish are holding, you might be chunking with fresh bunker, working live eels near structure, or casting lures to breaking fish. The captain will show you how to read your fish finder, spot birds working over bait schools, and feel the difference between a striper hit and bottom contact. Trolling is often productive here, especially when covering water to locate active schools. You'll learn proper technique for setting the hook on these hard-fighting fish and how to work them to the boat without losing them at the last second. The gear provided includes circle hooks for better fish survival, quality reels with smooth drags, and rods with enough backbone to handle big fish but sensitive enough to feel light bites. Whether you're a beginner or experienced angler, the captain adapts the approach to make sure everyone's learning and catching fish.
Striped bass are the main attraction in Raritan Bay, and for good reason. These fish are absolute bulldogs when hooked, making long runs and using their broad sides to fight you every inch of the way to the boat. Spring and fall are prime times, with fish ranging from fun-to-catch schoolies around 18-24 inches up to cow bass pushing 30-40 pounds. What makes stripers so exciting is their unpredictability – they might be sipping bait on the surface one minute, then crushing lures in 30 feet of water the next. The bay's structure provides perfect ambush points for these predators, and they're known to follow bait schools right up into surprisingly shallow water. Stripers are also excellent table fare when handled properly, with firm white meat that grills beautifully. The best part about targeting them here is the variety – you never know if the next bite will be a feisty schoolie that jumps clear of the water or a monster that tests your gear and your patience. These fish are incredibly strong for their size, and even a 20-pound striper will give you a workout on proper tackle.
This 6-hour morning charter offers world-class striper fishing without any of the usual headaches. All gear, tackle, and expertise are included – you just need to show up ready to fish. Raritan Bay consistently produces quality striped bass, and Scaled Up Fishing Charters has the local knowledge to put you on them. With space for 6 anglers, spots fill up fast, especially during peak season when the stripers are most active. Don't miss out on what could be your best fishing trip of the year. Book now and get ready to experience why this customer favorite charter keeps anglers coming back season after season.
Your fishing machine for the day is a well-equipped Pacemaker that's built for serious angling in Raritan Bay's productive waters. This motorboat handles the inshore conditions perfectly while keeping your crew of 6 comfortable during the 6-hour morning hunt for Stripers. The boat comes loaded with everything you need to find and catch fish - a reliable fish finder to locate schools, GPS to mark the hot spots, plus a fridge to keep your drinks cold and any keeper fish fresh. When you need a break from the action, there's air conditioning to cool off, a proper head, and even a galley for prepping snacks between bites. Your captain knows these waters and provides all the tackle, so you just need to show up ready to fish. The Pacemaker's stable platform gives everyone room to cast and fight fish without getting in each other's way. Whether the Stripers are running shallow near structure or holding deeper in the channels, this boat will get you there and keep you fishing in comfort all morning long.
Brick, NJ