BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP FISHING FIELD GUIDE
A Spacious 24' Pontoon for a Full Day of Crabbing and Fishing in Barnegat Bay
Spend eight hours aboard a roomy 24-foot pontoon from Island Vista Marina—set up for groups of up to 12 with all core gear and safety equipment provided.
A Spacious 24' Pontoon for a Full Day of Crabbing and Fishing in Barnegat Bay.
Gather your friends for a full day on a spacious 24' pontoon operated from Island Vista Marina in Barnegat Township. Designed for relaxed angling and hands-on crabbing, the boat accommodates larger groups and comes equipped with essential safety gear and two crab nets so you can head straight out and work the shallows.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roomy 24' Pontoon for Bigger Groups
The large pontoon comfortably fits up to 12 guests (or a combined 2,500 pounds of passengers and gear), giving groups plenty of deck space to fish, crab, and relax without crowding.
Everything You Need to Get Catching
Rentals include fuel, all required safety equipment, two crab nets, and a cutting board; additional tackle, crab gear, and bait are available for purchase at the marina store before launch.
Planned for Bay Use — Know the Boundaries
These boats are intended specifically for crabbing and fishing close to the marina; operators require renters to remain inside a defined bay area and prohibit watersports or towing.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
A full eight-hour rental lets a group spread out, set crab pots or nets, trade casts across the rail, and settle into a slow, social rhythm of bay fishing. With fuel and safety gear taken care of and crab nets aboard, the day is about reading the tide, tending lines, and returning to the marina with a coolerful of stories.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who should book this pontoon — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full-day booking: an 8-hour rental provides a single continuous outing for the group.
Rentals include fuel, required safety equipment, two crab nets, and a cutting board so groups can begin crabbing and fishing immediately.
If you need fishing tackle, extra crab gear, or bait, these items are available for purchase at the marina store before you launch.
The pontoon comfortably fits up to 12 passengers, or a combined total of 2,500 pounds including passengers and gear.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a 'Full Day' rental?
A full-day rental is eight hours.
How many people can the pontoon hold?
The 24' pontoon accommodates up to 12 guests, with a combined weight limit of 2,500 pounds for passengers and gear.
What equipment is provided with the rental?
Rentals include fuel, required safety equipment, two crab nets, and a cutting board; tackle, crab gear, and bait are available for purchase at the marina.
Where can I take the boat?
Boats must remain in the operator’s designated bay area—specifically staying south of Buoy 42 and west of Buoy 45—and cannot be taken to locations like Tice's Shoal or Barnegat Inlet/LBI.
Can I use the boat for watersports or towing?
No. Watersports and towing are not permitted; these boats are intended for crabbing and fishing only.
What happens if I operate outside the allowed area?
Operating outside the permitted bay boundaries will result in forfeiture of the security deposit and possible refusal of future rentals.