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Specializing in First Class Service
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Party Boat Fishing
Captain Bob Elsey
docked at the
Belmar Marina -
Route 35
Belmar, NJ 07719
US Coast Guard Inspected & Certified for Safety
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Modern, Large, Fast & Comfortable
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100 feet long - 1200 Horsepower - up to 150 persons
The Night Hawk has been sailing from the Belmar Marina for almost 20 years, fishing for fluke, blues and bottom species year round. Known as Belmar's "Super Cruiser" your experience fishing on the Night Hawk is enjoyable and productive. Quick and Easy access to the Atlantic Ocean on a ultra-clean, safe & comfortable boat with an experienced Captain & crew.
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Family Owned & Operated since 1982
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2004 Schedule
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Hours of Operation
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Arrives |
Everyday
Morning Trips |
Summer/Fall |
7:30 a.m. |
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12:00 p.m. |
Everyday
Afternoon Trips |
Summer/Fall |
1:30 p.m. |
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6:00 p.m. |
| Night Trips - Every Evening |
Summer/Fall |
7:30 p.m. |
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2:00 a.m. |
Clean Mens & Womens Restrooms Available
Full Galley & Cold Drinks Available
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Take a trip on the Night Hawk
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Schedule
The months are an approximation based on a typical year.
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Chart Key
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Scheduled Trip
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Reservations Only |
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Special Trip |
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| Mackerel & Ling |
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| Ling, Cod & Blackfish |
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| Fireworks Cruise |
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Trip Details
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Trip |
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| Mackerel & Ling |
Jan, Apr & Last 2 weeks in Dec |
Everyday |
7:30 a.m. |
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4:00 p.m. |
| Ling, Cod & Blackfish |
Feb & Mar |
Everyday |
7:30 a.m. |
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4:00 p.m. |
| Fluke Mornings |
Summer/Fall |
Everyday |
7:30 a.m. |
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12:00 p.m. |
| Fluke Afternoons |
Summer/Fall |
Everyday |
1:30 p.m. |
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6:00 p.m. |
| Night Blues |
Summer/Fall |
Every Night |
7:30 p.m. |
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2:00 a.m. |
| 3/4 Day Stripers & Blues |
Oct & Nov |
Everyday |
7:30 a.m. |
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2:30 p.m. |
| Overnight Canyon Tuna |
Sept & Oct |
Every Tues & Thursday |
fare $250 Includes Rod & Reel
Limited to 25 persons per trip
$125 deposit needed for reservation |
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What to Bring
- If there is anything you need for fishing we have it on board
- Make sure the line on your reels is in good condition and not frayed or twisted
- We have a Full Galley & cold beverages
- We cook up Sea Robins, some Sharks & Skates at sea, so you can Taste them!"
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Fishing Trips |
- Sunscreen, Sunglasses
- Rain gear if it's raining-
be prepared and don't get caught standing in the rain
Hat, Jacket & Gloves - be prepared for cooler weather when on the water.
We have Night Hawk T-Shirts, Sweatshirts & Ball Caps for sale on board.
Rag for your hands
Camera, Film & Batteries - share the memories with your family & friends
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1 Rod & Reel (also available onboard for rental) -
we recommend spinning or baitcasting outfits in the 15 lb class
& 15 or 20 lb test, for Fluke, Flounder & Weaks. Heavier Gear for Blackfish & Ling to handle larger sinkers.
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Terminal Tackle(available on board) -
Fluke, Flounder & Bottom fishing rigs moderately priced.
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Cruises |
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Friends & Family
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Pair of Binoculars
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Cameras & Video Cameras
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What NOT to Bring
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- NO Illegal Drugs - we have a ZERO tolerance and enforce maritime law for the possesion or use of illicit drugs
- NO Hard Liquor - Cans of Beer OK, must be 21 or over
- NO Excessive Amounts of Beer - just a few!
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About our Fishing Trips
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Targeted Species |
Description of Trip |
Mackerel, Ling, Blackfish, Cod & Seabass
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Night Hawk Special "
When the Mackerel run in the Winter & Spring, get ready for literally non-stop action catching Boston Mackerel from 1 to 3 pounds, 2-3-4 sometimes 5 at a time! There is nothing quite like Jigging for Mackerel off New Jersey. The Mackerel are thick, and there are some herring mixed in too!. A great way to fill your freezer or smoker and take advantage of this great NJ fishery. After everyone fills up with the macks, we change the tempo and anchor up for some great bottom fishing action catching, Ling, Seabass, Cod, Blackfish, Ocean Pout and some Conger & Silver Eels. (Full day bottom fishing when Mackerel are not running in Feb & Mar) This is fast and steady action as well, so make sure you join us during January, April and late December for a trip you won't soon forget!
Our crew will offer to clean your fish on the way back home.
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Fluke & Blues
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Jersey's Best "
Our "Half Day" Schedule begins with the Fluke season. The Captain knows the Ocean & Beach locations where the fluke will be, by anticipating their next move according to the elements and conditions. Our Afternoon trips are also dedicated to fluke fishing in the Atlantic. Just to be a little different, the mates will cook up any of the Sea Robins, Sharks or Skates caught, just to offer you a taste of these "undesirable" but extremely tasty species.
We use spearing, squid & fluke bellies for catching fluke!
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Chum & Jig! "
The hearty fighting bluefish challenges the customers of the Night Hawk during day trips in the Fall and night trips during the Summer & Fall. Whether we chum or jig, the point is that, you WILL fight fish! Many customers limit out on bluefish. Kids especially love to catch these hard fighters, because most of the time it becomes their first "Big" fish!
We chum with Menhaden (Bunker). Jigs moderately priced onboard.
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Striped Bass
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Gamefish Abound "
The Atlantic coast boils with bait every December as water temperatures send most of the predators to warmer seas. At the same time the Striped Bass of the Hudson, Raritan & Delaware rivers begin to school up to feast on the abundance of bait, before migrating up the rivers for winter. This is when the Night Hawk focuses on 3/4 day fishing for big stripers. Either chunking or jigging, the Captain knows how to find the schools, and offer you the chance to land a 20, 30 or even a 50 pounder! What a great way to end the years' fishing!
Limit 2 keeper fish per man.
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