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    Shark Bait Family Fishing Charter

    Fish the Ocean City back bays with a knowledgeable crew on a private, family-friendly charter

    From$495incl. taxes and fees

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    Duration

    2 or 4 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Rods, bait, ice

    Highlights

    Head into the back bays of Ocean City, New Jersey for a family-friendly fishing trip designed for all skill levels. Enjoy time on the water with an experienced captain and crew as you target local species and make lasting memories.

    • Fish the back bays of Ocean City, New Jersey
    • Reel in species like flounder and striped bass
    • Learn techniques with help from an experienced crew
    • Enjoy a safe, family-friendly trip for all skill levels
    • Choose a 2-hour or 4-hour private boat charter

    What's Included

    • Use fishing rods
    • Fish with bait provided
    • Store your catch on ice
    • Go out with an experienced captain and crew

    Things to know

    Your charter includes up to 6 people. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your trip start time.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 14 days in advance for a full refund. No refunds or reschedules within 24 hours of the start time. No-shows are charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Yes. After booking, you’ll receive a waiver link by email that you can forward to others in your group so they can sign as well.

    Cancellations made inside of 14 days, but at least 48 hours before the activity, are issued a gift card.

    Yes. The charter operates rain or shine.

    Meeting details

    320 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

    Experience provided by OCNJ Watersports
    Experience provided by OCNJ Watersports

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    2 Hour Private Boat Charter

    $495.55

    Up to 6 People Included

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    4 Hour Private Boat Charter

    $991.10

    Up to 6 People Included

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    Why book through Greetwell?

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    • Flexible Cancellation

      Plans change? Most experiences offer flexible cancellation

    Review summary

    Families keep coming back year after year to this Ocean City operation, and it's easy to see why. The captains get consistent shoutouts by name – Jack, Rob, Caroline, Aidan, and Max all earn praise for being fun, patient, and great with kids. The tubing and wakeboarding experiences are particular hits, with one reviewer noting their kids bring friends every summer because it's that good. The inflatable aqua park (called The Yard and Totally Tubular) is another crowd-pleaser where kids can climb and bounce to their hearts' content. Parents appreciate the clean facilities and how welcoming the staff is to families. The main concern that pops up involves lifeguard attentiveness at the aqua park. A few parents noticed guards chatting with each other or looking at phones instead of watching the kids, which is understandable given this is an active water environment. There's also been some inconsistency with timing – one family got shortchanged on their session time. The bathrooms could use an upgrade too. Most experiences lean heavily positive though, with multi-generational groups and women's outings praising the sunset cruises and overall vibe. Just note that tubing can get intense for older adults – one person over 45 mentioned feeling the roughness and suggested younger guests might handle it better.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Second year in a row we did this family outing. Had such a great time, and Jack has great interactions with all the guests!!

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    Betsy Lomis

    September 12, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Second year in a row we did this family outing. Had such a great time, and Jack has great interactions with all the guests!!

    Photo of Betsy Lomis

    Betsy Lomis

    September 12, 2025

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