Fins Up Family Charters
If you’re ready to discover fishing or cruising the Manasquan River or the Atlantic Ocean off Point Pleasant Beach, book a trip with Fins Up Family Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Mike, which means you’ll tap into years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Flounder, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Bonito, Crab, Tautog, and whatever else takes the bait. The captain specializes in summer Flounder (Fluke) fishing, and they are only a short cruise to the Axel Carlson and Sea Girt Reefs.
Capt. Mike operates a 23’ Walkaround that holds up to 4 passengers for fishing. It has all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures if you don’t have your own. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, You can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle!
Children are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children under 16 must wear life vests while underway, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain carries up-to-date regulation info so you don’t have to worry about remembering the length allowed for every species.
It’s recommended to bring snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality, with Fins Up Family Charters.
Customer reviews
Beoordelingsoverzicht
Photos & videos by reviewers (65)
+62Beoordeling van Vissers
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
96%
Jun 9, 2025
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes
Great captain, Great Boat, Great Time
Our trip had some very unfortunate weather, and as a result we had to keep to the bay and river rather than striper fishing in the ocean as planned (which he warned us about far ahead of time), but Captain Mike still did everything he could to make sure we had a great time. He did a great job of finding us some schools of bluefish to catch when it seemed improbable that we'd get anything on our lines, and he was extremely friendly the whole time. Can't recommend booking enough!
Our trip had some very unfortunate weather, and as a result we had to keep to the bay and river rather than striper fishing in...
Captain replied
Jul 21, 2025
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes
Great trip
The goal was to catch fish for my 7-year-old - with the caveat that it was his first saltwater trip. Capt. Mike was very comforting and flexible regarding the trip accommodations. We caught a ton of fish and had a blast. Mike is very knowledgeable and helped answer no less than a billion questions from my inquisitive 7-year-old. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
The goal was to catch fish for my 7-year-old - with the caveat that it was his first saltwater trip. Capt. Mike was very comforting...
Captain replied
Jun 13, 2025
3 Hour - After Work Soak
Great time for the kids and overall great experience!
Booked Finn’s up family charter for Father’s Day! Our boys have never been fishing on a boat. We had 2 teens and a 9 yr old and they loved it!! Captain Mike was very helpful and patient with the kids teaching them to fish! They each caught several fish and even some keepers! Overall, they had a great time and great experience for them. We highly recommend!
Booked Finn’s up family charter for Father’s Day! Our boys have never been fishing on a boat. We had 2 teens and a 9 yr old and...
Captain replied
Jun 25, 2025
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes
Captain Mike is the best!
This was our 2nd time booking with Captain Mike and we are already thinking about when we can do it again. He’s an awesome captain, very knowledgeable, and knows how to have fun! He was wonderful with our 2 children ages 7 and 4. If you are debating on taking this trip, I strongly encourage you to go for it. You won’t regret it!
This was our 2nd time booking with Captain Mike and we are already thinking about when we can do it again. He’s an awesome captain,...
Captain replied
Oct 4, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM)
Fun time!
This was a birthday gift for my dad and we had a great time! Mike was absolutely amazing and was so attentive to my parents and I! He found us some great spots to consistently catch fish. If i ever go fishing again, I'll definitely be rebooking with Mike!
This was a birthday gift for my dad and we had a great time! Mike was absolutely amazing and was so attentive to my parents and...
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Customer reviews
Beoordelingsoverzicht
Photos & videos by reviewers (65)
+62Beoordeling van Vissers
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
96%
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
Great captain, Great Boat, Great Time
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on June 9, 2025
Our trip had some very unfortunate weather, and as a result we had to keep to the bay and river rather than striper fishing in the ocean as planned (which he warned us about far ahead of time), but Captain Mike still did everything he could to make sure we had a great time. He did a great job of finding us some schools of bluefish to catch when it seemed improbable that we'd get anything on our lines, and he was extremely friendly the whole time. Can't recommend booking enough!
Our trip had some very unfortunate weather, and as a result we had to keep to the bay and river rather than striper fishing in the ocean as planned (which he warned us about far ahead of time), but Captain Mike still did everything he could to make sure we had a great time. He did a great job of finding us some schools of bluefish to catch when it seemed improbable that we'd get anything on our lines, and he was extremely friendly the whole time. Can't recommend booking enough!
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
Great trip
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on July 21, 2025
The goal was to catch fish for my 7-year-old - with the caveat that it was his first saltwater trip. Capt. Mike was very comforting and flexible regarding the trip accommodations. We caught a ton of fish and had a blast. Mike is very knowledgeable and helped answer no less than a billion questions from my inquisitive 7-year-old. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
The goal was to catch fish for my 7-year-old - with the caveat that it was his first saltwater trip. Capt. Mike was very comforting and flexible regarding the trip accommodations. We caught a ton of fish and had a blast. Mike is very knowledgeable and helped answer no less than a billion questions from my inquisitive 7-year-old. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
Great time for the kids and overall great experience!
3 Hour - After Work Soak on June 13, 2025
Booked Finn’s up family charter for Father’s Day! Our boys have never been fishing on a boat. We had 2 teens and a 9 yr old and they loved it!! Captain Mike was very helpful and patient with the kids teaching them to fish! They each caught several fish and even some keepers! Overall, they had a great time and great experience for them. We highly recommend!
Booked Finn’s up family charter for Father’s Day! Our boys have never been fishing on a boat. We had 2 teens and a 9 yr old and they loved it!! Captain Mike was very helpful and patient with the kids teaching them to fish! They each caught several fish and even some keepers! Overall, they had a great time and great experience for them. We highly recommend!
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
Captain Mike is the best!
3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on June 25, 2025
This was our 2nd time booking with Captain Mike and we are already thinking about when we can do it again. He’s an awesome captain, very knowledgeable, and knows how to have fun! He was wonderful with our 2 children ages 7 and 4. If you are debating on taking this trip, I strongly encourage you to go for it. You won’t regret it!
This was our 2nd time booking with Captain Mike and we are already thinking about when we can do it again. He’s an awesome captain, very knowledgeable, and knows how to have fun! He was wonderful with our 2 children ages 7 and 4. If you are debating on taking this trip, I strongly encourage you to go for it. You won’t regret it!
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
Fun time!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 4, 2025
This was a birthday gift for my dad and we had a great time! Mike was absolutely amazing and was so attentive to my parents and I! He found us some great spots to consistently catch fish. If i ever go fishing again, I'll definitely be rebooking with Mike!
This was a birthday gift for my dad and we had a great time! Mike was absolutely amazing and was so attentive to my parents and I! He found us some great spots to consistently catch fish. If i ever go fishing again, I'll definitely be rebooking with Mike!
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