KEYPORT FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Hooked on Fluke: Seven Hours of Family-Friendly Action from Keyport’s Keyport Princess
A 7-hour fluke (summer flounder) fishing trip departing from Keyport, NJ—family-friendly, guided by an experienced crew, and focused on steady inshore action.
Hooked on Fluke: Seven Hours of Family-Friendly Action from Keyport’s Keyport Princess.
Set sail from Keyport aboard the Keyport Princess for an action-packed fluke trip that’s built for all ages. The Captain and crew run a family-oriented operation and guide anglers to productive inshore flats, channels, and drop-offs where drifting baits produce steady bites; expect scenic views, hands-on instruction, and the satisfying thump of a fluke strike.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fluke — light fight, excellent table fare
Fluke (summer flounder) are the trip’s focus: an inshore species prized for a light, sporty fight and superior flavor—what makes these outings a favorite along the Jersey Shore.
A family-run, comfortable platform
The Keyport Princess is a family owned and operated vessel offering a spacious, comfortable place to fish and enjoy the day on the water, with plenty of room for anglers of all ages.
Steady action, hands-on guidance
Trips emphasize steady action and instruction: the crew helps with rigs, offers tips and techniques, and supports both first-time anglers and experienced fishermen so everyone gets a shot at landing a keeper.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Board in Keyport and head offshore to the inshore flats, channels and drop-offs that hold summer flounder. The day is a rhythm of drifting baits, watching lines, and feeling that signature thump when a fluke takes the bait; crew members work the boat and help anglers with rigs and techniques, keeping the trip friendly and accessible to all ages.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The crew provides hands-on help with rigs, tips and techniques; the boat is described as spacious and comfortable with plenty of room to fish and enjoy the day.
Expect active assistance from the captain and crew—helping anglers of all skill levels set up and fish effectively.
The operation emphasizes a family atmosphere and is family owned and operated.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The charter runs approximately 7 hours.
Who can come on the trip?
All ages are welcome; the trip is family-friendly.
Is alcohol allowed aboard?
Beer is allowed, but the operator does not tolerate drunk or unruly people on the vessel.
What is the operator’s conduct policy?
The charter emphasizes a family atmosphere—no profanity is requested and unruly or intoxicated behavior is not tolerated.
Can trips be canceled or changed?
Trips are subject to change due to weather and may be canceled if there are too few passengers, particularly in the off-season.
Who operates the boat?
The Keyport Princess is a family owned and operated vessel run by Northeast Fishing LLC.