ATLANTIC CITY FISHING FIELD GUIDE
14-Hour Seabass Trip Aboard the Jamaica II — Daylong Wreck-and-Reef Fishing Out of New Jersey
A full 14‑hour, fall seabass-focused expedition aboard the Jamaica II that lays out where you'll fish, which species to expect, and the rental gear and arrival logistics you need to know.
14-Hour Seabass Trip Aboard the Jamaica II — Daylong Wreck-and-Reef Fishing Out of New Jersey.
The Jamaica II runs a dedicated 14‑hour Seabass trip in the fall, beginning the season on October 8; anglers spend an extended day working wrecks, artificial and natural reefs in New Jersey waters, targeting Seabass alongside Porgies, Blackfish and other wreck species for substantial bags of fillets.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seabass-Focused Fall Fishing
Seabass is the specialty when the season opens in October; the trips concentrate on that species while other wreck- and reef-oriented fish such as big porgies, blackfish, cod, pollock and flounder are commonly encountered.
Wrecks, Artificial and Natural Reefs
Anglers will fish over wrecks and both artificial and natural reefs — the primary fishing strategy for the trip — working depths that can range widely as they hunt concentrations of seabass.
Hefty Bags of Filets Are Common
These wreck trips regularly produce substantial catches for the cooler: seabass plus the mixed-reef species mean anglers often go home with hefty bags of fillets.
What the day feels like
What a Day on Deck Feels Like
From a pre-departure muster through a long day on the ocean, the 14‑hour Jamaica II Seabass trip is a deliberate, patient pursuit: runners head to identified wrecks and reef structures, set lines in depths that can vary from roughly 70 feet down to about 250 feet, and work bite windows until the trip concludes back at the dock.
THE TARGET
Seabass-Focused Fall Fishing
Seabass is the specialty when the season opens in October; the trips concentrate on that species while other wreck- and reef-oriented fish such as big porgies, blackfish, cod, pollock and flounder are commonly encountered.
THE GROUNDS
Wrecks, Artificial and Natural Reefs
Anglers will fish over wrecks and both artificial and natural reefs — the primary fishing strategy for the trip — working depths that can range widely as they hunt concentrations of seabass.
THE HAUL
Hefty Bags of Filets Are Common
These wreck trips regularly produce substantial catches for the cooler: seabass plus the mixed-reef species mean anglers often go home with hefty bags of fillets.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 14‑hour seabass trip that runs in the fall; the seabass season opens on October 8 and trips concentrate on seabass every day after the season opens.
Rod rental is not included; rod and reel rental is available for $7.
Boarding is on the Manasquan River (Brielle, NJ); exact meeting-location details are provided immediately upon purchase, and paid ticket holders must be at the boat at least one hour prior to departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
This is a 14‑hour Seabass trip.
When does the seabass season begin?
Seabass season opens on October 8, and the Jamaica II concentrates on seabass daily when the season opens.
Where do I meet the boat?
Boarding is on the Manasquan River in Brielle, NJ; exact meeting-location details are provided immediately after ticket purchase, and all ticket holders must be at the boat at least one hour before scheduled sailing.
Is gear provided?
Rod rental is not included; rod and reel rental is available for $7.
What species might I catch?
The trip targets seabass and commonly produces other wreck- and reef-associated species including big porgies, blackfish, cod, pollock and flounder.
Do I need to arrive early?
Yes: paid ticket holders must be at the boat at least one hour prior to the scheduled sailing time.