POINT PLEASANT BEACH FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Canyon Nights: An Overnight Big-Tuna Push aboard the 53' Jersey Nutz
A focused 26–28 hour offshore overnight targeting Bigeye, Yellowfin and Bluefin from Point Pleasant Beach — this guide distills what to expect and how to prepare.
Canyon Nights: An Overnight Big-Tuna Push aboard the 53' Jersey Nutz.
The Jersey Nutz runs true canyon offshore trips from Point Pleasant Beach, pushing 65–120 miles to the Hudson and Poormans canyons in search of Bigeye, Yellowfin and Bluefin tuna as well as marlin, mahi, wahoo, shark and swordfish on concentrated 26–28 hour overnighters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Canyons: 65–120 miles offshore
Trips run well offshore into the Hudson Canyon and as far as the Poormans Canyon, covering a 65–120 mile range where large tuna and other pelagic game congregate.
Big Tuna and Pelagic Species
The overnight program focuses on large-game species: Bigeye, Yellowfin and Bluefin tuna are primary targets, with marlin, mahi, wahoo, shark and swordfish also on the menu.
53' Jersey Nutz — small private charters
Charters run aboard the 53' Jersey Nutz for groups up to six people, positioned as New Jersey’s offshore canyon overnight experts.
What the day feels like
How the Night Unfolds
Expect a compact, purposeful rhythm: depart on day one (typical departures span from morning into late afternoon), transit offshore to canyon grounds, fish through the overnight hours and return roughly 26–28 hours after departure — an intense but efficient window to work large tuna and pelagic predators.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, foul-weather gear and a change of clothes; wear fishing boots, boat shoes or sneakers (no black-soled shoes). Each angler should bring their own food and beverages — prepared food is recommended.
The boat provides a refrigerator and a coffee maker for guest use.
Each person supplies their own food and beverage; alcoholic beverages are limited to beer only (no glass bottles, no hard liquor, no wine).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
Trips run 26–28 hours in length, typically leaving on day one and returning roughly 26–28 hours later.
How many people can join the boat?
All rates are for groups up to six people.
What is the deposit and payment policy?
A $1,000 deposit is required; it is non‑refundable but may be applied to a future trip or open-boat spot if the trip is cancelled. A remaining balance of $5,450 plus tip is due the day of the trip.
Are tips and surcharges handled aboard?
A customary 20% tip for mates is expected and not included in rates; the remaining charter balance may be paid by cash or credit card (a 3% credit card surcharge applies).
What are the alcohol and conduct rules?
Only beer is allowed (no glass bottles, no hard liquor, no wine). If a party member becomes intoxicated as determined by the captain, the boat will return to the dock without refund.
What species will we target?
The trip targets Bigeye, Yellowfin and Bluefin tuna and may also pursue marlin, mahi, wahoo, shark and swordfish.
Where do the trips fish?
Fishing takes place from roughly 65 to 120 miles offshore, including the Hudson Canyon and Poormans Canyon areas.