Fishing & Boat Rental in Barnegat Light, NJ – Van’s Boats

Van’s Boats offers Skiff & Pontoon rentals along with Guided Bay Cruises. Additionally, we offer boat & jet ski slips for both seasonal and transient terms. Fuel, ice and propane available.


  • Skiff Boat Rentals

  • Pontoon Boat Rentals

  • Boat Cruises

Our Trips

Striped Bass Charter

7Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Striped Bass Charters for the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether in the Bay or Inshore. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Stripers Recreational Seasons: March 1- March 31, June 1 – December 31

Flounder Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Flounder Charters for the summer season out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether in the Bay or Inshore. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides and wind conditions daily.
Flounder/Fluke Recreational Seasons: May 22 to September 19th.

Tuna Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Tuna Charters for the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether Inshore or out to the deepwater areas and Canyons. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Tuna Recreational Seasons: Most are year round and our captains will advise upon booking.

Sea Bass Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Black Sea Bass Charters for the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether in the Bay or Inshore. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Black Sea Bass Recreational Seasons: May 15-June 22, July 1 – august 31, October 8- October 31, November 1-December 31.

Mahi Mahi Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Mahi-Mahi Charters for the Summer and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether Inshore or out in the Deepwater. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Mahi-Mahi Recreational Seasons: Year round.

Bluefish Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Bluefish Charters for the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether in the Bay or Inshore.
Bluefish aren’t always a target fish but when their around they can definitely provide some excitement for the trip!
Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Bluefish Recreational Seasons: Year round.

Sea Trout-Weakfish Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Sea Trout/Weakfish Charters for the Summer and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether in the Bay or Inshore. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Sea Trout/Weakfish Recreational Seasons: Year round.

Tautog Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Tautog Charters for the Spring and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether Inshore or in the deep water. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Tautog Recreational Seasons: January 1 – February 28th, April 1 – April 30th, August 1 – November 15th, November 16th – December 31

Wahoo Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Wahoo Charters for the Spring and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether in Inshore or out in the deep water. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Wahoo Recreational Seasons: Year round.

Bonito Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Bonito Charters for the Spring and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether Inshore or in the deep water. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Bonito Recreational Seasons: Year round – target season July to October.

Black Drum Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Black Drum Charters for the season out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether Inshore or in the Deep Water. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Black Drum Recreational Seasons: Year round.

Amberjack Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Amberjack Charters for the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether Inshore or out in the deep water. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.

Cobia Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Cobia Charters for the Spring and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether in Inshore or in the deep water. Cobia typically aren’t a target fishing trip, but when their in the area we will gladly target them with you. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Cobia Recreational Seasons: June 1 to September 30th.

Shark Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Shark Charters year round out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether Inshore or in the deep water. At times the bite for other species can be slow and if needed we can put you onto some shark action for a great battle. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Shark Recreational Seasons: See captain for for questions on species and season.

Tile Fish Charter

Van’s Bait & Tackle offers Tile Fish Charters for the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons out of Barnegat Light NJ. We can put you on the bite whether in the Bay or Inshore. Tile Fish also aren’t typically a target species but we do encounter them on Tuna trips, they provide a nice battle and decent food quality. Along with tracking down the fish we supply all the bait, tackle, ice and services for cleaning your catch for the grill and freezer.
Our charters typically accommodate 4-5 fisherman.
Half Day 4 hours, Full Day 7-8 hours. For best results our times are based on tides, wind conditions daily.
Tile Fish Recreational Seasons: Year round.

Van’s Boats Trip Schedule




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