Tara Anne Sport Fishing 

4.9
(123 reviews)
 560 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260, United States–

Tara Anne Sport Fishing 

Wildwood, NJ, United States
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30 ft
6
4.9
(123 reviews)

Join Tara Anne Sport Fishing for an exclusive adventure and get ready to load the captain's boat with lots of fish! Your guide for the day, Captain Joe Lyons, has been fishing the waters off the coast of Wildwood, NJ for over 45 years and guiding for 27 years. His charter service is designed for all types of anglers, from beginners to experts, and invites kids of all ages to join in on the fun.

Your vessel for the day is a 30' Island Hopper pilothouse, powered by a 330 HP Cummins engine. She comes with all the necessary safety gear and top-of-the-line equipment and electronics to ensure a successful and safe ride. Inside, you'll find a private toilet and a spacious seating area to relax. She also comes with a Bluetooth radio so you can listen to your favorite songs while you fish.

The Atlantic waters off the coast of Wildwood are filled with a wide variety of fish. Capt. Joe will take you trolling for species such as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, and Striped Bass, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to bottom fish for Flounder, Triggerfish, Tautog, Black Drum, and Black Seabass.

You'll be provided with state-of-the-art Penn gear, as well as high-performance lures and live bait. Your fishing license is included as well, so just arrive 15 minutes early and everything else will be taken care of.

After your trip, the crew will also offer to clean and fillet your catch, so you can go home and enjoy a nice savory meal with the family. Everything is covered, so all you need to bring is snacks and drinks and any other personal items you may need for the ride.

Get ready for an exciting journey and join Tara Anne Sport Fishing in Wildwood, NJ. Invite the whole family and don't forget to bring your camera so you can capture each special moment on board!

Join Tara Anne Sport Fishing for an exclusive adventure and get ready to load the captain's boat with lots of fish! Your guide for the day, Captain Joe Lyons, has been fishing the waters off the coast of Wildwood, NJ for over 45 years and guiding for 27 years. His charter service is designed for all types of anglers, from beginners to experts, and invites kids of all ages to join in on the fun.

Your vessel for the day is a 30' Island Hopper pilothouse, powered by a 330 HP Cummins engine. She comes with all the necessary safety gear and top-of-the-line equipment and electronics to ensure a successful and safe ride. Inside, you'll find a private toilet and a spacious seating area to relax. She also comes with a Bluetooth radio so you can listen to your favorite songs while you fish.

The Atlantic waters off the coast of Wildwood are filled with a wide variety of fish. Capt. Joe will take you trolling for species such as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, and Striped Bass, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to bottom fish for Flounder, Triggerfish, Tautog, Black Drum, and Black Seabass.

You'll be provided with state-of-the-art Penn gear, as well as high-performance lures and live bait. Your fishing license is included as well, so just arrive 15 minutes early and everything else will be taken care of.

After your trip, the crew will also offer to clean and fillet your catch, so you can go home and enjoy a nice savory meal with the family. Everything is covered, so all you need to bring is snacks and drinks and any other personal items you may need for the ride.

Get ready for an exciting journey and join Tara Anne Sport Fishing in Wildwood, NJ. Invite the whole family and don't forget to bring your camera so you can capture each special moment on board!

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3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
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Jul 1 - Sep 1
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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Jul 1 - Sep 1
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Oct 1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Oct 1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 15
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Spring Drum (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 15
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Spring Drum (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 15
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 30
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 1
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day-Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Dec 1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Deep Water Seabass (Fall)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 8 - Dec 1
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Deep Water Seabass (Spring)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 22
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US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
123 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (141)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (123)

  • Tom Diiulio
    Tom Diiulio
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Nick and his first mate put us on fish and we had 29 in the boat within 90 min. They communicated well before the trip and both were friendly, helpful, and patience during our time on the water. it helped that we had calm waters and a beautiful day. While this day will never be replicated, I would recommend this crew for your next fishing adventure.

  • Steve Bruno
    Steve Bruno
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic day on the water!

    Full Day Trip – Inshore on June 6, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Te captain, first mate, and boat were top notch - right up there with the best charters we’ve done. This was our first black drum trip and we’ll definitely do it again!

  • Vincent Sheperis
    Vincent Sheperis
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good time

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    Great time. Need to tie the chumb bag little tighter Capt, inside joke. Appreciate the easy going and expertise. Would definitely do it again.

  • Charlie Romanchak
    Charlie Romanchak
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 14, 2026 • 3 adults

    Great afternoon on the water. We caught a bunch of fish and a small sand shark. Being out on the ocean was awesome.

  • Christopher Snyder
    Christopher Snyder
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 2026 • 5 adults

    awesome crew and trip! everyone had a great time!

  • John Gattone
    John Gattone
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Lots of fun

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 17, 2026 • 3 adults

    Went out for shark and got plenty. Was a great trip and will book again.

  • Maria Morrison
    Maria Morrison
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Didn’t see dolphins ;) - but caught some sharks!!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 7, 2025 • 3 adults

    What could have been a mediocre day was anything but that! Just before our scheduled arrival, Capt Nick let us know the morning trip hadn’t yielded much and the water conditions were less than perfect - he left it up to us whether we’d like to do the trip or not. We decided to roll the dice and go for it - and we’re happy we did! Capt Nick and Brian were both personable and knowledgable - answering all the questions we asked and sharing some great stories along the way - we even got to share a great dolphin story we heard. Onto the fishing! With no guarantees and the warning that morning run wasn’t very fruitful, we prepared ourselves to not catch much. But we sat out there enjoying the water and sharing some laughs until, suddenly, we got a bite! There were three of us on the trip and we each had the opportunity to reel in a shark. I’m no expert at all - but they were saying each one was probably around 150 - 200 pounds! We had an absolutely wonderful day on the water and each of us now has a new and exciting fishing story to tell our friends - with pictures to prove it! Highly recommend - 5 stars - would do this again!

  • Jeremy Sadler
    Jeremy Sadler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip, Even Better Crew

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 children

    We had an incredible time on our fishing trip, The captain and first mate were excellent, they were friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great stories. They kept us entertained with stories, scenery, wildlife sightings, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. They encouraged us to be as hands-on as we wanted, which we really appreciated. A fantastic experience from start to finish! Highly recommend. We were a family of 5 two adults and 3 kids ages ranging from 5-13.

  • Michael  Hooven
    Michael Hooven
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Boat!

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025 • 5 adults

    I have been out on a lot of boats over the years in wildwood nj. The Tara Anne is by far the best I’ve been on. They got us on the fish and did not hesitate to try another location or strategy when the bite slowed down. Do yourself a favor and book them today. My family and I will be back!!

  • Daniel Sherer
    Daniel Sherer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great afternoon with Captain Joe and Nick

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 24, 2023 • 3 adults

    Our first ocean fishing outing didn't disappoint! Came back with our limit of Bluefish (5/man) and 1 Spanish Mackerel. The crew was friendly and engaging and we had a blast on the Tara Anne, which handled the ocean waves easily. It was about 45 minutes out and 12 Miles to where the fish were, but once we found them we started hauling them in. First Mate Nick cleaned the Bluefish right at the back of the boat as we made our way back in to shore. The Bluefish tacos we made that night were a hit!

Rating

4.9
123 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (141)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (123)

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Tom Diiulio
Tom Diiulio
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain Nick and his first mate put us on fish and we had 29 in the boat within 90 min. They communicated well before the trip and both were friendly, helpful, and patience during our time on the water. it helped that we had calm waters and a beautiful day. While this day will never be replicated, I would recommend this crew for your next fishing adventure.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bryan Lattka
Bryan Lattka
us
New York, US
Member since 2019
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!!
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 12, 2026 • 6 adults

Great day fishing on the Tara Ann! Captain and first mate were top notch. The Captain had us on the fish right away, multiple rods going off at the same time. Everyone had a blast, we will be back in the Tara Ann next year!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Steve Bruno
Steve Bruno
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day on the water!
Full Day Trip – Inshore on June 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 3 children

Te captain, first mate, and boat were top notch - right up there with the best charters we’ve done. This was our first black drum trip and we’ll definitely do it again!

Vincent Sheperis
Vincent Sheperis
us
Rhode Island, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Good time
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2026 • 3 adults • 3 children

Great time. Need to tie the chumb bag little tighter Capt, inside joke. Appreciate the easy going and expertise. Would definitely do it again.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Charlie Romanchak
Charlie Romanchak
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip
3hr Beach Front Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 14, 2026 • 3 adults

Great afternoon on the water. We caught a bunch of fish and a small sand shark. Being out on the ocean was awesome.

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Island Hopper
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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