7 AM–2 PMEvery day, all season
7-Hour Trip
Our main trip. A full day out with plenty of time to move around and find fish. Stripers in April and early May, then fluke from mid-May through the summer.
April through December
Fishing on the Keyport Princess
We track the best bite across Raritan Bay and the Tri-State area all season long. Bring yourself; we'll have the bait and rods.
Trips & times
4–8 PMTue–Fri, Memorial Day to Labor Day
Magic Hour Fluke
Four hours in the afternoon, for anyone who can't make the morning boat or doesn't want a full day.
6–11 PMSpring & fall striper season
Night Bass & Blues
Five hours under the lights during the spring and fall runs. We don't leave until 6, so you can come straight from work.
Want the boat to yourselves? See private fishing charters.
What's biting when
We fish for whatever is biting best, so our target changes through the season. When you book, check the trip listing to see what we're going after that day.
| Species | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped bass | Apr: Best | May: In season | Jun: Off | Jul: Off | Aug: Off | Sep: Off | Oct: Best | Nov: Best | Dec: In season |
| Fluke | Apr: Off | May: Best | Jun: In season | Jul: In season | Aug: Best | Sep: Best | Oct: Off | Nov: Off | Dec: Off |
| Black sea bass | Apr: Off | May: Best | Jun: Best | Jul: In season | Aug: In season | Sep: In season | Oct: Best | Nov: In season | Dec: In season |
| Porgies | Apr: In season | May: In season | Jun: In season | Jul: Off | Aug: Off | Sep: In season | Oct: In season | Nov: In season | Dec: In season |
Best months In season
2026 New Jersey limits
- Striped bassOpen all season. 1 fish, 28 to under 31 inches.
Bonus tags on board. May 15 to Dec 31, we carry NJ Striped Bass Bonus Program tags. Keep 1 extra fish, 24 to under 28 inches. One tag per angler per day, while they last. - FlukeMay 4 to Sept 25. 3 fish, 18 inch minimum.
- Black sea bass12.5 inch minimum.
May 15–June 21: 10 fish
June 22–Sept 22: 1 fish
Sept 23–Oct 31: 10 fish
Nov 1–Dec 31: 15 fish - Porgies (scup)Jan 1 to June 30 and Sept 1 to Dec 31. 30 fish, 10 inch minimum.
From the 2026 NJ marine regulations. Limits change every year, so check with the crew or NJ Fish & Wildlife. For this week's bite, see our fishing reports on Facebook.
Good to know
- Rod rental $20Spinning and conventional rods, rented on the boat. Cash only. Includes all your tackle for the day, lost rigs too.
- Galley on boardHot dogs, chips and drinks for sale, plus some tackle. Cash only.
- We hold your fishNo need to bring a cooler for your catch. If you bring one for food and drinks, please keep it a reasonable size.
- Bait includedSquid and spearing for fluke, clams for sea bass. For stripers we use artificial lures. Live bait isn't included; during striped bass season, bring bunker snags to catch your own.
- Plenty of parkingRight at the dock, 1 American Legion Dr, Keyport.
- No license neededYou don't need a fishing license on our boats.
