New Jersey Fishing Charters

Inshore - Offshore - Back Bay

Over Under Adventures operates South Jersey's premier canyon tuna charter boats. From May through November, you’ll find us tuna fishing the NJ Canyons out of Avalon, NJ just north of Cape May. For kids and families we offer inshore and half day trips that allow everyone to have fun on the water. Both deep sea and back bay fishing are available in 2010.

Our 2010 NJ fishing season begins in May this year. We will be ready when Flounder season opens and in late May, Drum Fishing Charters will be our first good shot at 30-70 pound fish. Later in June Shark Fishing Charters will take center stage, before main event comes on in late June and July, with the arrival of Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna..

We will be tournament fishing for sharks, marlin, and tuna in tournaments like the Mid Atlantic 500, Cape May Shark Tournament, and Ocean City White Marlin Open. We dock at Avalon Point Marina which is one of the most conveniently located marinas, with respect to the inlet, in all Cape May County, New Jersey. Chartering out of Avalon allows our NJ Charter Boats to fish areas not frequented by the Cape May Charter Boats, like the Spencer, Lindenkohl, and Carteret Canyons.

NJ Charter Fishing in the canyons is one of the most exciting big game fishing trips around. You can catch virtually every type of tuna, in addition to swordfish, big sharks, dolphin, and marlin.

We have specialty Kids Fishing Trips here in Avalon and Stone Harbor, allowing youths of all ages to get a introductory taste of what fishing and boating is all about.

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Shark Fishing Season 2010!

Beginning in Early June we will be fishing offshore for Monster Sharks! Mako Sharks, Threshers, Blue Sharks, and many more are to be had only 30 miles offshore. NJ Shark Fishing is usually quite active, but only lasts a few weeks, as the water warms to just the right temperature. The Shark Fishing will begin when the bait (bluefish) move in, and will end, when the water warms in later June and they move offshore. If you want to get out on a great Shark Fishing Charter, June is the time. Give us a shout to set up your NJ Shark Fishing Trip! We also fish the Cape May Shark Tournament and are available for Charter for this great event.

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New Jersey Charter Boats

Justified

Justified - 48' Ocean Yacht - Up to 6 passengers

Inshore and Offshore - We do it all with this boat.

Justified is a 48' Ocean Super Sportfish, recently re-powered, with new electronics, and generator, this boat is set up to FISH! Justified is currently undergoing some significant upgrades to its operating systems and will be available in the late Summer.

Low Profile - 55' Gwaltney - Up to 6 passengers

Offshore for Tuna, Marlin, Swordfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, Sharks & all Major Tournaments

The Low Profile is a 2000 55 ’ Gwaltney Custom Carolina Built Sportfish. This boat is fast, clean, and super nice. Carolina Boats are known for their bow flare, sharp entries and great rides. The Low Profile is no exception!

Mirage 21

Mirage 21 Center Console - Up to 4 Passengers

Light Tackle, Inshore and Back Bay Fishing

The Mirage 21 factory demo boat, will once again be available for multi-purpose trips. Whether running off to do some inshore trolling for Blues, Albacore, Striped Bass, or doing some bottom fishing for Sea Bass, Flounder, Trout, and Sharks,

19 Skiff

19' Key West Flats Skiff - Up to 4 Passengers

Back Bay Fishing for Striped Bass and Flounder

Located right on 96th Street in Stone Harbor, this boat is the perfect skinny water boat for exploring the back bay estuaries for flounder and striped bass. Sightseeing, eco tours, as well as serious fly-fishing trips for striped bass are available. Limited to groups of 4, with hourly pricing available.

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Serious Tuna Fishing!

You'll quickly find, when you step onto one of our boats, that we take this tuna fishing thing pretty seriously. We will be ready for just about anything when we leave the dock. We'll troll them up, chunk them up, pull up to a scallop boat if we think they are hanging around, and keep on moving until we find the fish. Rigged baits will be ready for trolling deployment, flats of dead bait loaded on for a hot Tuna Chunking bite, and we usually will have a live well full of fresh live baits, or a trash can full of fresh netted dead bait as well. We will NOT run out of bait and are not afraid to use whatever means is necessary to get the fish to our boat. We carry a large commercial fish box, which will be full of ice on the way out, and if all goes well, full of fish on the return trip, so you can be sure your catch will be kept "Sushi-Grade". Our Cape May Tuna Charters are one of a kind and you won't be disappointed!

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OVERNIGHT Tuna Trips: 22, 36, & 48 Hours!

We have become known for running a lot of Overnight Tuna Charters, as our crews and customers love them. No other trip allows you the maximum chance to put a nice catch of fish together and experience several different types of fishing all on one trip. We will almost always both troll and chunk on these trips, moving up and down the edge of the canyon until we find the Tuna. When we do, we stop right there and fish. We will deploy up to 2000' of anchor line to hold us over the fish when we find them. If we feel a drift will take us over productive water, we will drift, but more often than not, we will throw the anchor on a temperature break, a pocket of warm water, bait concentration, or just simply an area we are getting bites. This is just one of the extra steps that we take at Over Under to maximize our clients' chances of having a memorable trip. Our LOW PROFILE has the speed and range to fish from the Hudson Canyon to the Norfolk Canyon, and out of Avalon, NJ we are perfectly positioned to go where we need to go in order to put the boat on the fish. Our base trip is up to 80 miles, which keeps prices low and allows us to fish from the Lindenkohl Canyon to the Poormans Canyon. If the bite is hot and we need to go a bit further, we just charge for our extra fuel.

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Inshore & Back Bay Fishing

In 2010, we will greatly expanded options for all types of fishing here in Cape May County. Our 19' Flats Skiff, is located right on 96th Street in downtown Stone Harbor and available for Sunset Cruises, Eco Tours, Hourly Family Fishing, and both full and half day back bay fishing charters.

At Avalon Pointe Marina, our Mirage 21 Factory Demo boat is once again on display and available for both inshore and back bay fishing. This boat is capable of running to the 20 fathom curve for inshore tuna, bluefish, bottom fishing for flounder, or fishing the back bay.

Over At Sunset Pier, we have yet another option for back bay fishing with their 19' pontoon boat, perfect for a family of 3-6 to go have a few hours of fun on the water. This platform is very stable and goes into shallow water in pursuit of Flounder and Striped Bass.

We offer full day and half day Inshore and Back Bay Fishing Trips, as well as hourly trips in out of Stone Harbor in our 19' Flats Skiff. All trips are limited to groups of 6 or less, and certain boats can only take up to 4 people comfortably. We ask you to bring life preservers for your children whenever possible. If you don't have them, let us know and we will have them available. We supply all bait, tackle, licenses, and equipment. You only need to bring food and beverage. Typical gratuity is 15-20% of the price of the trip, and is how our crews make their living. Please treat them accordingly. They are they to ensure your safety and make your trip one to remember!

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Sample Offshore Itineraries - Shark & Tuna Fishing

Trip Type
10 Hour Tuna & Shark Fishing Charter
12 Hour Tuna Charter
16 Hour Tuna Charter
Areas Fished We Fish Lumps and Wrecks from 15 to 40 Miles offshore, including the Cigar, East Lump and Sea Isle Ridge. We Fish Lumps and Wrecks inside the Canyons, 35 – 55 miles offshore for all species of Tuna We fish the Canyons from the Spencer to the Poormans, 65-80 miles offshore
Targeting
  • Yellowfin Tuna
  • Bluefin Tuna
  • Dolphin
  • Sharks
  • Blues & Bonito
  • Yellowfin Tuna
  • Bluefin Tuna
  • Dolphin
  • Sharks
  • Yellowfin Tuna
  • Longfin Tuna
  • Big Eye Tuna
  • Blue & White Marlin
  • Dolphin
Leave Dock 6:00am 4:00am 12:00am
Fish 7:00am till 3:00pm 6:00am till 2:00pm 2:00am till 2:00pm
Return Dock 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm

OVERNIGHT CANYON TUNA CHARTERS

Trip Type
22 Hour Canyon Overnight
46 Hour Canyon Overnight
Areas Fished Fish the Canyons from the Hudson to Norfolk Canyon, 60-120 miles from Port Fish the Canyons from the Hudson to Norfolk Canyon, 60-120 miles from Port.
Targeting
  • Yellowfin Tuna
  • Longfin Tuna
  • Big Eye Tuna
  • Blue Marlin
  • White Marlin
  • Dolphin
  • Bluefin Tuna
  • Swordfish
  • Mako Shark
  • Yellowfin Tuna
  • Longfin Tuna
  • Big Eye Tuna
  • Blue Marlin
  • White Marlin
  • Dolphin
  • Bluefin Tuna
  • Swordfish
  • Mako Shark
Leave Dock 2:00pm (approximate) 2:00pm (approximate)
Fish 4:00pm till 8:00am (Day 2) 4:00pm till 8:00am (Day 3)
Return Dock 12:00am (Day 2) 12:00am (Day 3)

New Jersey Overnight Tuna Charters with OU- What to Expect!

Your day will begin with meeting the Over Under Adventures crew at the dock at Avalon Point Marina. Usually, we when you arrive, we will have just returned from our previous nights tuna fishing, overnight in the Canyon. This should be your first sign that you are on the right track. Key to success in this fishery is being out tuna fishing in the canyon at lot. The more you are out, the better idea of where to start looking for the tuna on the next trip. Often the crew will be cast netting fresh bait for the trip. This is your second hint that you have picked the right overnight tuna charter! We love to have LOTS of bait, and if we can get fresh bait, you can bet we'll spend the time cast netting it. Sometimes we'll have 100# of fresh bait on board, if it's available. From Avalon's dock, we will cruise on over to Sunset Pier, where we will stop and get more bait, and ice the boat down. Then it's right out Townsend's Inlet, which is the closest port to both the Spencer and Lindenkohl Canyon. Typically we will run to about 50 fathoms, or about 2.5 to 3 hours where we will start fishing. Normally, we'll start by trolling for tuna. Our goal during the day, is obviously to catch fish, but even more importantly, to stake our our spot for the overnight tuna bite. We will troll up until dark, then usually put out 2000' of anchor line to hold us over the most productive water area. We will usually be anchored in about 500' of water, which is right on the NJ Canyon Wall. Whereas, most other charter boats will drift, because it is both expensive and hard work to anchor, we will normally anchor. When you drift, you can not hold your depth and have to rely on the tuna moving with the boat, which is often not gonna happen, if there is bait holding the Tuna in a particular depth or area. This should resonate as yet another hint that you've picked the right boat for your New Jersey Overnight Tuna Charter! After that, it's time to get more BAIT! Tuna lines go in right away, but we are usually more concerned with loading up on live squid as the sun sets, Often the squid are around shortly after nightfall, but will become scarce as the moon rises. SQUID is like Tuna Candy! The more you catch, the more you catch, if you know what we mean! We use all sorts of various methods to catch the squid, which is not as easy as most make it out to be. We have a few tricks you'll learn if you come fishing with us....The tuna will usually come in waves, often a good bite between 9 and 11, then another from 2:00am on, depending on moon/tides/bait concentrations etc. When we have time, we will also deploy a rod specially rigged for Swordfish. The Tuna can bite anytime, and often will bite all night, but sometimes you'll get a flurry, go cold for an hour or two, then another flurry, etc. This is where having LOTS of fresh bait can be your advantage...The trick is to hold the tuna under the boat. When you are competing with a bunch of other boats, as well as a sea full of live bait, you gotta have something they wanna eat!. We will also have jigging rods ready to be deployed at the first signs of tuna on the depth sounders, or as soon as a fish is hooked. These fish swim in schools, so the trick is to get several hooked up at the same time. If conditions allow, we send a crew member, to the bow, with a jigging rod, as soon as the first fish is hooked. 50% of the time, we will hook another tuna this way. First light can often be the best bite of the trip, if the boxes aren't all ready full. At times, if the bite is that good, we will leave for home in the middle of the night, other times, we will stay through first light, then head on in. We try to be back to the dock by noon at the latest. Sometimes we will troll in the morning, if it was productive the day before, and the boxes aren't quite as full as we'd like. The ride in is for sleeping and catching up on some much needed rest. You will ride home resting in the salon, listening to music or maybe watching a DVD. Back at the dock, we offload, clean the fish, put them in your coolers full of ice and get ready for the next group eager to get going on their NJ TUNA CHARTER. And off we go again!

Directions to Avalon Pointe Marina

  1. Exit Garden State Parkway at exit 13 and proceed East.
  2. Go approximately 1.5 miles, crossing a small bridge, and turn left at the blinking light
  3. Make an immediate right turn and follow that road till it dead ends at Avalon Point
  4. OVER UNDER ADVENTURES is located just inside the fuel dock and has the largest boat in the marina.

What to Bring

For your New Jersey Canyon Charter, we ask that guests bring their own food and beverage. Canned beer is fine, please no hard alcohol or bottles. Also be sure to bring some warm clothes later in the fall. Rubber boots and foul weather gear are a plus. Please no black soled shoes or boots. Sunglasses, suntan lotion, motion sickness medication, and a hat are also recommended. The boats are tournament rigged and fully sponsored by Penn Fishing Tackle. We ask that you please NOT bring any tackle or gear unless prior arrangement have been made with the captain. Coolers can be brought and left in your car at the dock to take home fish. We ask you not to bring coolers on the boat, as we have ample refrigerated storage for your food and drink.

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