NEPTUNE CITY FISHING FIELD GUIDE
A Full-Day Chase for Hot Tuna Off Neptune City
A detailed guide to a 12-hour inshore/midshore tuna charter from Neptune City that outlines what to expect, how the day flows, and the practical details anglers need to know.
A Full-Day Chase for Hot Tuna Off Neptune City.
This full-day tuna charter out of Neptune City runs up to 75 miles offshore and, available June through November, blends trolling, chunking and jigging across typical fishing grounds between 15 and 50 miles—an all-gear-provided trip built for the raw thrill of a tuna bite.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 12-hour, full-day tuna pursuit
Expect a full 12-hour push at sea designed to find fast, aggressive tuna using trolling, chunking or jigging; the boat will run out as far as 75 miles when conditions and opportunity demand.
Midshore to offshore flexibility
Trips typically range between 15 and 50 miles offshore but can extend up to 75 miles, giving the captain latitude to pursue the best bite on any given day.
Everything supplied for focused fishing
All gear and bait are provided aboard so anglers arrive ready to fish; captains will accommodate preferred techniques when possible.
What the day feels like
What a Day on This Charter Feels Like
From the pre-dawn shove off to the long, patient runs across the shelf and the sudden rush of a tuna hookup, the day is a compact, purposeful rhythm of transit, presentation and high-intensity strikes—guided by a captain who adapts the mix of trolling, chunking and jigging to the day’s conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is for — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips run June through November; each outing is a 12-hour day—check with Captain Dexter for the exact start time (listed start times, such as 4am, are subject to change to increase chances of success).
All fishing gear and bait are provided; bring personal items for a long day at sea (sun protection, motion-sickness remedies, layered clothing and snacks as desired).
Charters accept parties of 1 to 6 people with five anglers recommended for best balance of space and action; a deposit is required to reserve a date, and the remaining balance is due on the day of the trip by cash or credit card.
Trips depart from Total Marine at Seaview and are run by Finatic Sport Fishing Charters—confirm meeting details directly with the operator prior to departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The trip is a 12-hour full-day charter.
How far offshore will we go?
Trips typically run between 15 and 50 miles offshore and can go up to 75 miles when conditions warrant.
What fishing techniques will we use?
The crew uses a mix of trolling, chunking and jigging and will accommodate your preferred technique when possible.
Is gear provided?
Yes— all gear and bait are provided for anglers.
How many people can come?
Parties can be from 1 to 6 people maximum; five anglers is the recommended size.
When do we meet and how do I pay?
Trips leave out of Total Marine at Seaview; confirm the captain’s start time (listed as 4am but subject to change). A deposit reserves the date and the remaining balance is due on the day of the trip by cash or credit card.