FAIR HAVEN BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Five Mornings of Hands‑On Fishing off Fair Haven with Jersey Devil Sportfishing
A five‑day, mornings‑only kids fishing camp for ages 10 and up that lays out daily meeting points, boat days, and the paperwork and gear families must bring.
Five Mornings of Hands‑On Fishing off Fair Haven with Jersey Devil Sportfishing.
Jersey Devil Kids Fishing Camp is a five‑day, morning program run by Jersey Devil Sportfishing in Fair Haven that pairs dockside instruction with at‑sea experience aboard local charters; the week includes a Wednesday outing aboard Tagged Fish Charters and boat trips on the Jersey Devil later in the week.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five mornings of instruction and boat time
The camp runs across five days with morning sessions from 8 AM–12 PM, combining dock activities most days with a midweek charter and scheduled boat trips on the Jersey Devil later in the week.
Charters and rotating boat groups
Wednesday’s outing is aboard Tagged Fish Charters (drop‑off at Bahrs Landing), and Thursday and Friday include boat trips on the Jersey Devil with groups of six rotating between the boat and dockside activities.
Equipment, safety, and a required participation form
Every camper receives a fishing pole and camp T‑shirt; attendance requires a completed State of New Jersey participation form and adherence to the operator’s safety and weather policies.
What the day feels like
Mornings of focused instruction and short boat outings
Each day runs from 8 AM to 12 PM and mixes dockside lessons and hands‑on fishing with scheduled boat time: campers assemble at Fair Haven Dock for most days, transfer to Bahrs Landing for the Wednesday charter, and split into rotating groups for Thursday and Friday trips aboard the Jersey Devil.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Campers should bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and proper footwear such as old sneakers; each camper will receive a fishing pole and a camp T‑shirt as part of the program.
Plan to arrive 15 minutes early for all activities; daily sessions run from 8 AM to 12 PM and parents should note the Wednesday drop‑off location differs.
All campers must have a completed State of New Jersey participation form prior to attending; campers without a completed form will not be able to participate.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages are eligible for the camp?
All campers must be 10 years or older to attend.
Is a participation form required?
Yes — a completed State of New Jersey participation form is mandatory and campers without it cannot participate (link provided by the operator).
What happens if weather or mechanical issues prevent a trip?
Trips are weather permitting; if a trip is cancelled for weather or mechanical issues it will not be rescheduled and families will be notified by 7 AM of any changes.
Where and when do campers meet each day?
Most days meet at Fair Haven Dock at 8 AM for sessions that run until 12 PM; Wednesday’s outing drops off at Bahrs Landing for the Tagged Fish Charters trip.
Who can I contact with questions?
Contact Isa at [email protected] or text 732‑732‑4303 for questions or concerns.
What do campers receive as part of the program?
Each camper will receive a fishing pole and a camp T‑shirt.
How are boat trips managed on Thursday and Friday?
On Thursday and Friday, groups rotate: six kids go aboard the Jersey Devil while the remaining group does dockside activities, then they switch the following day.