Second trip was even more fun and Barry really showed us what he knows about the water ways and the…read morefish we caught. Even with only a few keepers this time the entire experience was well worth it. Would always recommend Hit The Surf to all. Thanks again Capt Barry.

We had a fantastic afternoon fishing in the bay with BJ. He handled our group of 6 professionally…read moreand made sure everyone had a good time. He was knowledgeable and efficient, and he even cleaned our fish so that we could cook them easily. Highly, highly recommended!

My friend and I went on the 4-hour afternoon fishing trip yesterday after finding a deal on…read moreGroupon, and I had such a great time. This was my very first fishing charter, so I was really excited for some deep-sea fishing--and Starfish Boats definitely lived up to the reviews I had read beforehand. The mate, Anthony, was the star of the show. He works for tips, and you should absolutely tip him because he is your best friend out there. From the moment we got on the boat, he was helping with everything--setting up the poles, putting the bait on for the first cast, walking around checking in on everyone, and jumping in whenever someone needed help. He made the whole experience so much easier and way more fun. At one point, I hooked something really big--probably a shark--but my rod couldn't handle it. Anthony quickly cut the line, set me up with a new pole, and got me right back to fishing. I ended up catching a little baby bluefish. My friend didn't catch anything this time, but plenty of people around us were reeling things in: bluefish, flounder, and even baby sharks. So you're definitely going to catch something out here! The trip itself was well-organized: about an hour ride out to the fishing spot, then we moved three or four times to drop lines before the hour ride back, giving us roughly two solid hours of fishing. Everything ran smoothly. The only downside for me was the number of people on the boat and some kids running around who clearly weren't into fishing--it got a little distracting. But I get it, families want to bring their kids along for the experience. Next time I might try a trip with fewer people for a quieter vibe. Overall, I give Starfish Boats five stars. Great crew, well-run trip, and an awesome first experience with a fishing charter. I'd definitely go out with them again.

Took a July 4th cruise to see various nearby fireworks from the ocean. As it turned out, the ocean…read morewas a little too rough so we ended up watching from the bar, but the captain did a great job making sure we could see 3-4 different firework shows going off across the nearby shore towns. The DJ was playing patriotic music throughout the fireworks. They were giving out free pretzels and sodas were free as well. Everyone was very friendly and we really enjoyed the few hours we were out on the boat. Would definitely take another trip with this company in the future.

This was the best fishing experience of my life! We caught huge tuna on one of the best sport…read morefishing boats that I have been on - along with an extremely professional, knowledgable, and friendly crew. Thanks again, OU!!

Wow, what a class act! My wife and I came to town in the off-season, and my wife loves to fish. We…read morecalled mighty heron, but they weren't available the next day, Kim offered a recommendation of someone who might be able to. On that factor alone, we decided to move our date to the next day when they were available. Captain Mike watched the weather forecast closely and said he would make the call the afternoon before our trip. Based on all the data and his experience, he felt it would be a good trip. We met Captain Mike and his 1st mate, Andrew at 7 AM and we headed out for Seabass. They treated my wife and I with a great deal of respect and great friendly conversations. The waves were a little closer together than forecasted. Which made for a very rough ride. We arrived at our fishing spot and drop the lines for a short bit. Mike closely monitored the radio and made the wise decision to pull the lines up and head in as the reports were that the winds and waves were coming in much sooner than predicted. We were able to see some humpback whales blowing, and even a US Coast Guard helicopter training Mission. We really enjoyed ourselves in spite of the waves and me "feeding the fish" a couple of times. When we returned to dock, Captain Mike was clearly disappointed and graciously offered to adjust our rate since we weren't out there the full time. Absolutely no doubt that we would book with them again in the future.

Captain Mike is unbelievable. Cold called him in November 2021 for a striper trip and in December…read moreboated near 100 stripers as large as 42". Got to the point the passengers were tapped out and we got to see him and the mate compete for biggest fish amongst self. Amazing experience and my 9yo just loved it. Gave Mike another shot in May 2022 for seabass and did not disappoint. Over 160 boated for the four of us and maxed out our keepers. Just a genuinely great guy and phenomenal with kids. Not sure I could go out with anyone else in the area.

Cannot have more thanks and appreciation to Capt TJ and Legal Limit Charter. Took a trip with my 2…read morenephews for their first time on a boat and we had a blast. Capt TJ worked hard to land our limit of fish but more importantly, he really helped my nephews get hooked on fishing at such a young age. I knew it was going to a bit hit or miss experience since it was the first time on the boat for both of them and he knocked it out of the park. They had such a great time and I was so happy to see the joy in their faces every time they had a fish on. It was also awesome to witness the passion Capt TJ has for the sport of fishing and his genuine desire to keep future generations inspired to be out on the water. Thanks for the awesome experience Capt and we look forward to coming back to Cape May and being on your boat.

The Liberty is a beautiful boat. It is a french made replica of a classic american boat, a yacht…read morethat was used to transport the titans of New York's gilded age to their estates on the Long Island Sound. Captain Herk was very gracious.

I know nothing about boats, but this vessel was one of the coolest things I've seen in a while …read more... hands down. Captain Herk is extremely personable, fun and knows a lot about the local area. My family and I had an absolute blast and we can not recommend him enough. He is extremely accommodating and takes great pride in his boat. We saw many dolphins, sometimes only a foot from the boat, and took a nice cruise around to take in the beautiful landscape. THANK YOU Captain Herk, we will definitely call on your services again!

Dinner and a trophy, thanks to an amazing South Jersey crew! Ken reeled in a prize 18.5" flounder!…read more A giant thank you to our captain and Andrew for keeping the energy up and adding to the fun of the day. Solid work! Next time you are in Ocean City, Reel Fun Fishing is a 100% must-do!

Not canceling a fishing trip at 1 am morning of the trip when you have people traveling to get hereread more

This was a low-key fun 4 hour fishing trip with Bill Jr. We all caught fish! Would absolutely…read morerecommend if you are looking for a nice family activity . Captain Bill Jr made the morning easy , attentive to making sure our bait was fresh as well as some tips for the 1st time fisherman in our family! Pleasant , courteous and professional. NOTE THE PHONE # TO USE IS THE FOLLOWING FOR BIll JR's CELL (610) 416-6881.

When I called to make our reservation with Kott-the-Limit, Captain Bill told me: "I fish with the…read moretides." I knew at that moment we were going to have an amazing trip. He accommodated our group of 6 adults (including my elder father who has Alzheimer's) plus 3 children with ease, patience, gentleness, and a warm heart. He took us out in the back bay of Ocean City and found us a sweet little catching spot within minutes of dropping our lines. Being out on the water with Bill felt like being out there with a good friend who also happens to be a master fisherman. After 3.5 hours on the boat we had 4 keepers (flounder) in the ice box. Captain Bill even had a special rod setup for our 3.5 year old fisherman. There are not enough words to say how wonderful and special an experience we had! Bill's knowledge and kindness exceeded our every expectation. We are already looking at dates to go out with him again in August. Thank you Captain Bill! Our fishing trip with you was the highlight of our family vacation.