BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Room for Nine: A Laid‑Back Day of Crabbing and Fishing from a Medium Pontoon in Barnegat
Half‑ and full‑day (4‑ or 8‑hour) pontoon rentals from Island Vista Marina set up for crabbing and fishing, with fuel, safety gear, and basic crab equipment included.
Room for Nine: A Laid‑Back Day of Crabbing and Fishing from a Medium Pontoon in Barnegat.
Gather friends or family for a relaxing day aboard a spacious medium pontoon out of Barnegat Township. Cushioned seats, a bimini top for shade, and room for up to nine guests (or 1,800 pounds combined) make crabbing, fishing, or cruising easy and comfortable; every rental comes with fuel, required safety equipment, two crab nets and a cutting board so you can launch without delay.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Spacious, shaded seating for groups
The Medium Pontoon offers cushioned seating and a bimini top, accommodating up to nine passengers or a combined 1,800‑pound load—ideal for families or small groups wanting a comfortable day on the water.
Everything you need to start crabbing and fishing
Rentals include fuel, all required safety equipment, two crab nets and a cutting board, so crews can head out ready to catch and clean without sourcing basic supplies.
Tackle, bait and extra gear available
If you need additional tackle, crab gear or bait, those items are available for purchase at the marina store before you launch.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A Medium Pontoon rental is a deliberately simple, convivial outing: a cushioned platform for fishers and crabbers to spread out, shaded seating for watching the water, and basic equipment provided so groups can focus on the catch and the company rather than logistics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are offered as half‑day (4 hours) or full‑day (8 hours).
Basic gear is provided—fuel, required safety equipment, two crab nets and a cutting board—though anglers who want specific tackle, crab gear or bait can purchase those items at the marina before launch.
All rentals must remain within the operator's permitted area (south of Buoy 42 and west of Buoy 45); operating outside that area forfeits the security deposit and may result in refusal of future rentals.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can ride the Medium Pontoon?
The pontoon accommodates up to 9 passengers or a combined total of 1,800 pounds including passengers and gear.
How long can I rent the pontoon?
Rentals are available as half‑day (4 hours) or full‑day (8 hours).
What equipment is included with the rental?
Every rental includes fuel, all required safety equipment, two crab nets and a cutting board.
Can I use the boat for watersports or tow a tube?
No; towing and watersports are not allowed. Boats are intended for crabbing and fishing only.
Where can I take the boat?
Boats must stay south of Buoy 42 and west of Buoy 45; taking vessels beyond this area (for example to Tice's Shoal or Barnegat Inlet/LBI) is not permitted and will result in forfeiture of the security deposit and refusal of future rentals.
Can I buy extra tackle, crab gear or bait at the marina?
Yes; additional fishing tackle, crab gear and bait are available for purchase in the marina store before you launch.