Group Fishing Charter in Ocean City NJ: Shark Bait Party Trip Guide

Planning a birthday, bachelor party, reunion, or just a crew of friends who want a day on the water? A group fishing charter in Ocean City, NJ does not mean a packed party boat with strangers. Shark Bait is a private boat for your group—up to 6 people—out of 228 Bay Ave. You pick the date, book the slot, and the captain handles the rest.

Private group boat, not a shared party boat

Shark Bait is built for small groups. Capacity is 6. All ages. Trips run 2 or 4 hours on the back bays. Your friends get the whole boat. Nobody else boards. That matters when you are celebrating, coaching first-timers, or trying to keep a schedule without waiting on a dock full of walk-ups.

The crew is USCG-certified. They will help cast, bait, and keep the day moving at the pace of whoever is newest to fishing. Target fish include flounder, striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, and whatever else is working that day.

What a Shark Bait party trip includes

You show up. Gear is already on the boat: rods, bait, ice. If someone lands a keeper, the crew will clean and filet it so you can take it home. The captain's license covers guests, so you do not need your own fishing license for the charter.

As listed on sharkbaitfishingocnj.com/fishing-charter: a 2-hour private charter is $440 and a 4-hour private charter is $880. That is for the boat, not per person. Confirm current pricing when you book.

How to plan the group

• Cap the guest list at 6. If you have more people, book a second trip or split the day—do not squeeze past capacity.
• Pick 2 hours for a quick celebration or mixed-skill kids and adults. Pick 4 hours if the group wants more time on the water and a better shot at keepers.
• Assign one person to book and share the confirmation. FareHarbor holds the slot for the boat.
• Tell the group the dock address early: 228 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ (Boathouse Marina). Not 314. Not 320. The Yard is separate at 741 West Ave.
• Have a rain / wind plan. Back bays are usually calmer than the ocean, but weather still cancels. Check the booking confirmation for the operator's policy.
• Decide who brings snacks, drinks, and a cooler for fillets. The boat has ice for fish, not a full snack bar.

What everyone should bring

• Sunscreen on, sunglasses, and a hat
• A light layer—the bay gets windy even on warm days
• Closed-toe shoes that can get wet
• Snacks and drinks for the group
• A cooler if you want fillets to go
• Motion-sickness meds for anyone who needs them

Leave the rods and bait at home. Phones stay in a pocket or dry bag. Nobody wants to watch one go over the rail mid-celebration.

Where to meet and how to book

Check in at 228 Bay Ave, Ocean City. Same marina as Beachy Tiki. Shark Bait runs seasonal schedules with early starts when they are on the calendar—book ahead, especially for weekends and holiday weekends.

Book on sharkbaitfishingocnj.com or through FareHarbor at totallytubularwatersports. Questions: 609-398-9000.

If the group wants a ride without rods after you dock, Beachy Tiki runs 9 AM–8 PM from the same marina. For kids who still have energy inland, The Yard is at 741 West Ave (609-398-3345). Aqua Park at the marina is closed for the 2026 season and reopens June 2027—plan that for next year, not this trip.

Lock the private boat for your group, share the dock address, and show up ready to fish. Shark Bait will handle the gear and the bay.