The calm waters off Keyport, New Jersey, offer plenty of great opportunities for fishing. If you’re planning an excursion to see what type of fish you can reel in, these top charters in the Keyport area can help make your trip a success.

Captain Dan Havelka of Double Down II Sport Fishing Charters is a lifelong fisherman who has extensive knowledge and experience fishing the waters off the coast of Keyport. He specializes in light tackle fishing for bluefish, striped bass, blackfish, weakfish, porgies, fluke, sea bass, and flounder. His approach to fishing isn’t to go where the crowds are. Instead, he’ll take you to the quiet spots where the fish are biting. Whether you’re a novice fisherman or you have plenty of experience, you know you’ll enjoy a trip catered to your needs.

If you decide to book a fishing trip with Down Deep Sportfishing, you’ll spend your day aboard the 40-feet Down Deep Bull. This impressive charter boat can handle up to 15 people and boasts a variety of excellent amenities, including a microwave oven, Keurig coffee maker, high-definition television, heated cabin, large restroom, huge cockpit built for fishing, and the ability to comfortably sleep up to six people. Some of the fish you might be able to catch include sea bass, cod, pollock, striped bass, and fluke.

Lady E Charter Boat offers private and personalized fishing in Raritan Bay for bluefish, striped bass, sea bass, fluke, and porgies. The Lady E is a clean and well-equipped 26-foot Baha Cruiser that can accommodate up to five people. Master Captain Joe Sparandera uses his 30 years of experience to provide an exceptional trip to professional and casual anglers alike. To make sure the only thing you have to think about is reeling in your catch, Lady E Charter Boat provides all the bait and tackle and will fillet your catch of the day.

Tyin’ Knots Charters specializes in bottom fishing and wreck fishing. If you’re interested in a day trip, you can choose one of the four-, six-, or eight-hour excursions to try your hand at landing striped bass, fluke, bluefish, sea bass, and blackfish. If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, consider a 10-hour, 14-hour, or overnight trip to target bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, mako shark, and thresher shark.

Westwind Fishing Charters runs out of Leonardo State Marina, which makes it easy for the fishing charter to hit all of the local hot spots, including the upper reaches of Raritan Bay, the tip of Sandy Hook, and even out into the Atlantic Ocean. Operated by licensed Coast Guard Captain Mike Grecco, The Westwind is a 30-foot Baja Marine offshore sport fishing boat that can accommodate up to six passengers.

No matter what type of fish you’re looking to reel in, you know you can have a great experience when you book a trip with one of these top Keyport fishing charters.