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Friday- Bonito - Albacore- Mahi - Blues - 6AM - 2PM
Saturday & Sunday Early Departure
6:30AM Bonito - Blues - Albacore
Night Bluefish
Friday & Saturday 7:30PM - 1AM
Offshore Tuna - Select dates
Wednesday report
Fishing was slow for us today. We caught some blue fish, some smaller bonito, and some mackerel.
Our next trip sails 6 AM Friday morning.
on Saturday and Sunday. We have a special early departure leaving 6:30 AM both days.
? light blue fish trip sail on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM
For further information call 732-528-5014
Monday report
First thing in the morning, we had good blue fishing were many passengers easily caught their limit.
We tried several different areas after that, and caught some bonito, mahi-mahi, and a couple of small albacore. ?
Recent pool winners were
Joe Gemore from West Milford NJ with a 9 pound bluefish
Harry Denis from Phila pa with a 9 pound, bluefish
The weather looks good for tomorrow, and we do have plenty of space available.?
We have another special sailing 6 AM Friday morning.
?This weekend, on Saturday and Sunday. We have moved up our departure time to 6:30 AM to take advantage of their better bite early in the morning.
This month we have bonito specials, offshore tuna, trips, and night blue fish trips on Friday and Saturday night.
To see our complete schedule and purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com
You can also pay at the boat for most of our trips.
for further information call 732-528-5014
08/09/2023
NEW OFFSHORE TUNA TRIP
Sails 10PM MONDAY AUGUST 14
Mackerel - Bluefish - Sea Bass - Daily
We have a added another tuna trip for next week leaving 10PM Monday night Aug 14, fishing Tuesday.
There's plenty of space available on this trip as we just added it today.
We had good action on our last trip, having bites throughout the day.
Yellowfin up to 105 lb were landed on both bait and jigs.
One yellowfin about 130 lb was lost right next to the boat.
We saw plenty of life on the surface, read yellowfin tuna coming under the boat most of the trip, and had several humpback whales putting on quite a show throughout the day.
The trip for Sunday night is sold out, we have added another tuna trip leaving Monday night at 10PM fishing Tuesday.
Presently we are fishing for mackerel with a few blue fish and sea bass mixed in daily, when we are not offshore.
Fishing has been very good.
This week we are sailing Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30AM
The Jamaica is sold out for Thursday but the 100-ft Paramount has plenty of room for a 7AM departure for fluke and sea bass.
Paramount sails for fluke and sea bass every day except Monday when they have Ling marathons leaving at 6:30 a.m.
Weekend report
Very Good Fishing Sunday
Good Night bluefishing Saturday night.
WE ARE SAILING
Tuesday through Sunday this week at 7:30AM
(Sold out Thursday)
Nights - Fri & Sat 7:30PM
Thursday 7:30PM Fireworks
Sunday 4PM - 8PM Fluke & Sea Bass
100' Paramount 7AM Fluke & Sea Bass
You can purchase tickets online or pay at the boat.
OFFSHORE TUNA
Offshore tuna trips sail at 10PM August 13, 14, 21, 27
For reservations and information call 732-528-5014 or book online
07/28/2023
Sailing 7:30AM Sunday, Monday
Mackerel - Bluefish - Sea Bass
Nites Friday & Saturday 7:30PM Sunday 4pm-8pm Family Fun fluke and sea bass Tuna Monday 10PM Departure 100' Paramount Fluke 7AM - 3PM
Friday report It was slow fishing on Friday. Everyone easily caught there one fish Sea Bass limit, and there was also a few ling boated. We saw big schools of mackerel coming under the boat at times but, they were very finicky. The high-hook had around 20 and it was from there on down. The pool winner was:
Neptali Trasporte from bergenfield New Jersey with a 5 lb sea bass We did see plenty of fish in the area so, hopefully was just an off day. It looks good for Sunday. The forecast is for light winds. We should have a nice day and hopefully good fishing We are sailing 7:30AM Sunday, and Monday.
Night blue fishing will sail Saturday night at 7:30PM
We have plenty of space available for Sunday & Monday leaving 7:30 a.m. There is also plenty of space available for the night trip sailing Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM
The 100' Paramount will be sailing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,bat 7AM for Fluke and Sea Bass. Monday is a Mud Hole Marathon sailing at 6:30AM
TUNA REPORT We had good action on our second tuna trip which sailed Monday night. Yellowfin tuna moved into an area about 70 miles Southeast of Brielle. It looks good for upcoming trips as there are now several areas holding yellowfin tuna within range of the big Jamaica. Our next trip sails 10PM July 31. Additional trips sail August 6, 13, 21, 27.
TILEFISH We also have added two new Southern Canyon Tilefish trips to our schedule on August 14, 28 leaving 10PM For further information go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
07/23/2023
Another good Day & Very good last night.
Mackerel - Bluefish - Sea Bass
Friday & Saturday Night 7:30
Monday 7:30AM Wednesday through Monday 7:30AM
Sunday 4PM - 8PM
(FLUKE - 100' Paramount - Fluke 7AM - 3PM)
VERY GOOD FISHING TODAY (Sunday)
FOR MACKEREL, BLUE FISH, AND SEA BASS
Fishing was very good today!
Everyone caught plenty of mackerel, their limit of Sea bass (1 per person), there were a few blues and a jumbo triggerfish.
It looks good for tomorrow. We are sailing at 7:30AM and we have plenty of space available.
The Jamaica will be on an Offshore Tuna trip Tuesday.
We will resume our 7:30AM trips Wednesday.
If you want to catch Mackerel, have a shot at bluefish, sea bass, and even a few ling, the Big Jamaica is the #1 choice.
We spare no expense in taking you to the areas where you have the best chance of catching fish.
We have been chumming everyday and catching the fish on jigs and bait.
NIGHT BLUEFISH
Night bluefishing was very good both nights this weekend. Everyone easily caught limits of blue fish up to 12 lbs.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail at 7:30PM every Friday and Saturday night.
The pool winners were
Francisco Gonzalez from Royersford PA with a 15 lb Cobia
Andy O'Brien from Maple Shade New Jersey with a jumbo triggerfish.
We are Sailing 7:30AM
There's a 4PMtrip for fluke and sea bass on Sunday.
Offshore Tuna Trips
Sail 10PM July 31 August 6, 13, 21, 27.
Tilefish Trips
We have added two southern Canyon tile trips to our schedule that will sail at 10PM August 14, 28.
We also have trips sailing 10PM September 10, 17.
The weather looks good for this week and we have plenty of space available.
We are sailing open-boat everyday at 7:30AM.
You can purchase tickets online or pay at the boat.
FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON TRIPS
Family Fun afternoon trips for Fluke and Sea Bass sail from 4PM - 8PM
You can purchase tickets at the dock or you can buy tickets online for priority boarding.
FIREWORKS
We will be making a firework trip every Thursday night from 7:30 till 10:00 PM
Bluefish - Mackerel - Sea Bass! - Every Day 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
We fished the same area today where bluefin tuna have been caught recently. Unfortunately, we didn't catch any tuna today but, we caught plenty of Mackerel.
It did not take long before the mackerel schooled heavily under the boat and everyone was catching them.
We are chumming and catching the fish on Jigs & Bait.
We had good action all day until it was time to head in.
We are sailing open-boat everyday at 7:30AM. There is plenty of space available on all of our trips this week.
NIGHT BLUEFISH
We also have Night trips sailing on Friday and Saturday night leaving 7:30PM - 1AM.
FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON TRIPS
Family Fun afternoon trips for Fluke and Sea Bass sail from 4PM - 8PM
You can purchase tickets at the dock or you can buy tickets online for priority boarding.
OFFSHORE TUNA
Our first trip for tuna will sail at 10PM July 17th, JULY 24, and more dates
There is still space available.
TILEFISH
Our next tilefish trip sails 10PM July 18 and there is space available.
FIREWORKS
We will be making a firework trip every Thursday night from 7:30 till 10:00 PM
Everyone had very good catches of mackerel, a number of bluefish, some Sea Bass,and ling mixed in.
We read plenty of fish under the boat and saw many swimming in the chum slick as usual. Fishing has been good everyday. It looks good for our upcoming trips.
We are chumming everyday and catching fish on bait and jigs.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail every day at 7:30AM
HALF NIGHT BLUES
Night blue fishing trips run on Friday and Saturday night from 7:30 until 1AM
Family Fun afternoon fishing trips
Sail Sunday from 4PM - 8PM for fluke and sea bass
TUNA
There are reports of yellowfin tuna being landed within 70 miles of shore on jigs and bait.
It looks like it's shaping up good for our first tuna trip which is scheduled to sail at 10PM on July 17th.
TILEFISH
We have a Tilefish trip scheduled to sail at 10PM July 18th.
06/28/2023
Wednesday Report
Fishing was very good today. Everyone caught plenty of mackerel with some blues up to 6LBS mixed in.
The pool winner was:
Rob Garcia from Poughkeepsie NY with a 6LB Bluefish
It looks good for tomorrow. We will be headed back to the same area and we have plenty of space available.
The weather looks great and there is space available for tilefish trip leaving 10PM Monday.
LAST DAY of SEA BASS SEASON 6/19
We still have space available for Walk-Ons on the 100' Paramount sailing Monday morning at 6:30AM.
(The Jamaica may have a few spots available Monday but right now we are sold out for online ticket sales.
732-528-5014
MACKEREL & SEA BASS
The mackerel and blues are here, and big Jamaica will begin sailing for them at 7:30AM on Wednesday June 21st.
We are scheduled to sail every day at 7:30 and then half night blue fish trips leaving 7:30 PM until 1AM on Friday and Saturday nights.
Sunday Report.
Sea bass fishing was slow in the morning but we did have some improved action later in the day. One spot we hit hit that I expected to have good fishing for sea bass was infested with blue fish to the point that the sea bass were not biting at all.
That's a good sign for our trips starting Wednesday, we will be fishing for bluefish and mackerel.
Coming up We have TILEFISH trips, MACKEREL and BLUEFISH trips, and TUNA trips on our schedule.
To see our complete schedule and purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com
If you have trouble booking online please call 732-528-5014 or 733-573-8301
You can also walk on and pay at the boat most days
For further information call 732-528-5014
Ling, Pollock, Flounder special
on the 100' Paramount sails 5am Wednesday & Thursday 6/22 & 23
It Looks Like a Good Weekend for Sea Bass Fishing!
Sea Bass are Still Biting!
Limits all around the boat again today, Friday!
Sea bass fishing was very good again today. Now is the time to go Sea Bass fishing. Time is running out on the New Jersey Sea Bass Season. June 19th is the last day for sea bass fishing. The weather looks good this weekend, and we have plenty of space available.
You can purchase tickets at our website or pay at the boat. Walk-ons are welcome.
The big Jamaica is sailing every day at 7AM.
AFTERNOON FAMILY FUN SEA BASS TRIPS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 4PM – 9PM
We have afternoon trips on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday leaving at 4PM
Friday Report
Fishing started slow the first thing today but picked up and we had limit catches for everyone.We read fish under the boat up to 30’ thick at times. We also caught a couple of mackerel. Once Sea Bass season ends we will be fishing for Bluefish, Mackerel, and maybe even ling or Fluke, depending on how the day goes.
The pool winner was:
Dennis Green from Northampton PA with a 4 lb sea bass
You can either reserve space at our website for priority boarding or, just come down and pay at the boat. Walk-Ons are welcome.
For further information go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014 for information and group rates.
TILEFISH SPECIALS
We have two tile fish trips scheduled after the sea bass season.
The Jamaica sails at 10PM June 19th and 26th
Tile fishing has been very good and there's no reason it shouldn't be good on our upcoming trips.
06/05/2023
Sailing 7AM Every Day and the Weather Looks Good!
Monday Report 6/5
Easy Limits of Sea Bass Again Today!
The big Jamaica sailed this morning and had excellent fishing, with limits for everyone again Monday.
Sea bass were caught on both bait and jigs.
There were also a few ling mixed in.
It looks good for this week. There are loads of Sea Bass in our area and, they are biting!
The weather report is good and we have plenty of space available on all of our trips.
Sea bass season ends on June 19th so come on down now.
You can purchase tickets in advance or pay at the boat.
See Our Calendar for Trips and to purchase tickets
Call for group Rates
or Call 732-528-5014 to Purchase
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule.
05/07/2023
TILEFISH Saturday May 13, Lv 10PM
+NEW DATE SAIL 10PM Monday 5/15
Tilefish Report
Tilefishing fishing was very good on our trip yesterday.
Many people caught their limits of golden tile. We also caught a couple of Blue line tile, whiting, and bluefish.
The pool winner was Captain Ron from Piscataway New Jersey. Captain Ron also had his limit of golden tile.
Curt Stillwaugh from Baltimore Maryland also caught his limit.
There were a number of other passengers who also caught their limits of golden tile fish.
It looks good for next week's tilefish trip.
We are sailing Saturday night at 10PM and there is space available.
To see our complete schedule and purchase tickets for all our trips go to www.bigjamaica.com
You can also purchase tickets the day of the trip. For further information call 732-528-5014.
NEW TILEFISH DATE
Leave 10PM Monday May 15 return approximately 1AM Wednesday May 17.
A number of people were interested in a tile fish trip just before seabass season begins
We have added a trip leaving Monday night 10PM returning Wednesday approximately 1AM
Fare: $400
Tile fishing was very good on yesterday's trip so we expect our next two upcoming trips to be good also.
We are sailing Saturday night at 10PM and also next Monday night at 10PM
An early report they had already put several striped bass in the boat.
Big Jamaica is sailing on Saturday and Sunday at 7:30AM
Striped Bass Specials
Sailing Saturday & Sunday! 7:30AM
Striped bass action has been good most days.
The Bass are being caught on shad and Crocs.
We have been reading plenty of fish plus we see them on the surface at times.
It looks good for this weekend. The weather report is good.
The big Jamaica is sailing at 7:30AM Friday, Saturday & Sunday. We have plenty of space available on all three trips.
You can purchase tickets on our website at www.bigjamaica.com or pay cash at the boat.
For further information call 732-528-5014
04/02/2023
Check our schedule for Special Trips, availability, and sailing times
STRIPED BASS
6:30AM Thursday & Friday April 6 & 7
Saturday 7:30AM April 8
See Calendar for more dates
24Hr Tilefish Trips
Sail 11PM April 15, 23
1.5 Day Tilefish Trips
Sail 10PM April 29, May 5, 13
NOW BOOKING
Spring Sea Bass Starts 5/17
Offshore - Canyon Tuna Trips - NOW BOOKING!
Giant Sea Bass Trips - Nov & Dec
See Our Calendar for Trips and to purchase tickets
or Call 732-528-5014
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule.
03/30/2023
Check our schedule for Special Trips, availability, and sailing times
STRIPED BASS
See Calendar for more dates
24Hr Tilefish Trips
Sail 11PM April 15, 23
1.5 Day Tilefish Trips
Sail 10PM April 29, May 5, 13
NOW BOOKING
Morning Fising Trips
Striped Bass - Ling - Cod
April 2, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Spring Sea Bass Starts 5/17
Offshore - Canyon Tuna Trips - NOW BOOKING!
Giant Sea Bass Trips - Nov & Dec
See Our Calendar for Trips and to purchase tickets
732-528-5014
Holiday Special !!! ENDING APRIL!
Buy 3 Get 1 Free for our 3/4 Day & 1/2 Night Trips is now available.
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule.
03/04/2023
Check our schedule for Special Trips, availability, and sailing times
COD SPECIALS
Mid-Range Wrecks 20 - 35 Miles 4AM - 5PM
4am
March 11, 12, 15, 19, 25, 26
NOW BOOKING
Morning Fising Trips Start
Striped Bass - Ling - Cod
April 2, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Spring Sea Bass Starts 5/17
Offshore - Canyon Tuna Trips - NOW BOOKING!
Giant Sea Bass Trips - Nov & Dec
See Our Calendar for Trips and to purchase tickets
732-528-5014
24Hr Tilefish Trips
Sail 11PM March 17, 31, April 15
1.5 Day Tilefish Trips
Sail 10PM April 29, May 5, 13
Holiday Special !!!
Buy 3 Get 1 Free for our 3/4 Day & 1/2 Night Trips is now available.
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule.
02/16/2023
NEW DATES
COD SPECIALS Mid-Range Wrecks
The Jamaica will be making Cod Specials sailing 4AM - 5PM February 20, 25, 26
We have been catching more cod inshore than offshore so, we will be making trips to the 20 to 35 mile wrecks for Cod.
If there is space available the day of the trip, Walk-ons are Welcome but we will be boarding in the order reservations are received.
You can view our complete schedule and purchase tickets at
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
RESERVE at WWW.BIGJAMAICA.COM
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule.
02/11/2023
Check our schedule for Special Trips, availability, and sailing times
COD SPECIALS
4am SATURDAY 2/18 & 2/25
Mid-Range Wrecks 20 - 35 Miles 4AM - 5PM
NOW BOOKING
Spring Sea Bass Starts 5/17
Offshore - Canyon Tuna Trips
Giant Sea Bass Trips - Nov & Dec
See Our Calendar for Trips and to purchase tickets
732-528-5014
24Hr Tilefish Trips
Sail 11PM March 17, 31, April 15
1.5 Day Tilefish Trips
Sail 10PM April 29, May 5, 13
Holiday Special !!!
Buy 3 Get 1 Free for our 3/4 Day & 1/2 Night Trips is now available.
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
RESERVE at WWW.BIGJAMAICA.COM
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule.
01/10/2023
Offshore Wreck Trips
Sailing every weekend in January and February
SPACE AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND LEAVING 11:55PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY
12/8 Report
We had a pretty good day today. It was mostly Porgies and a few long mixed in.
High hooks were in the upper 30's.
The pool winners were
Nelson Nieves from Riverside NJ with a 4 lb porgy
Jose Bastos from Port Monmouth New Jersey with a 3 lb porgy.
You can view our complete schedule and purchase tickets at
We have scheduled a few tilefish trips in March and April.
Our 2023 schedule will be out soon
The tilefish trips sail 11pm March 17, 31, April 15
For further information call 732-528-5014
12/21/2022
It's Giant Sea Bass Time!
Limit Catches All around the boat today!
Giant sea bass were biting today and it looks like we're going to have some good weather just after the weekend!
Next trip sails 1AM Monday 12/26 - space available
Boarding 11:55PM Sunday 12/25
Offshore Sea Bass Report 12/21
Offshore Sea Bass fishing was very good today with limits of giant sea bass up to 6 lbs all around the boat, some Porgies, a few Bluefish, and a few Pollock.
It was the best Sea Bass fishing of the season.
The water temperature finally dropped to 52.5° and it looks like the migration is on.
The pool winners were:
First place was:
Bill Ikin from Tuxedo Park NY with a 10lb Pollock
Second place was:
Bill Effing from Bensalem PA with a 6lb sea Bass
It is shaping up good for our next trip which leaves 1AM Monday 12/26.
Boarding starts at 11:55PM Sunday night 12/25
We also have a trip leaving 10PM on the 26th and every night this week through the 30th.
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets on our website at www.bigjamaica.com
732-528-5014
(The weather is looking great for both trips Monday and most of the week)
Monday 12/26 Lv 1AM (board 11:55PM Sunday) Ret 7PM
Monday 12/26 Lv 10PM
Tuesday 12/27 Lv 10PM
Wednesday 12/28 Lv 10PM
Thursday 12/29 Lv 10PM
Friday 12/30 Lv 10PM
12/20/2022
Offshore Sea Bass & Jumbo Porgies
SPACE AVAILABLE
Upcoming trips
Wednesday 12/21 Lv 10PM
Thursday 12/22 Lv 10PM
(The weather is looking great for both trips Monday)
Monday 12/26 Lv 1AM (board 11:55PM Sunday) Ret 7PM
If you still have credit from one of our canceled trips you can switch by calling the office at 732-528-5014 or emailing at: fish@bigjamaica.com
11/30/2022
11/28/22
Offshore Giant Sea Bass & Jumbo Porgies
Trips sail 10PM every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Our last trip was another good one with a number of people catching their limit of sea bass up to 6lbs Plus lots of Porgies, and a few Pollock.
Conditions were a little more difficult and the better fisherman caught more sea bass, and good numbers of porgies.
The pool winners were
Joe Buchert from Temple PA with a 12 lb Pollock
Mike Clark from Allentown PA with an 8lb Pollock
There is still space available on the trip leaving at 10PM and Thursday night.
Striped Bass Special - Monday December 5 - 6:30AM
For reservations and information go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
11/20/2022
STRIPED BASS SPECIALS sailing 6AM on Thanksgiving Day,
and 6:30AM Black Friday 11/25
Fishing has been excellent
For further information call 732-528-5014
Saturday Offshore Report 11/19
Fishing was good on our Special Offshore Wreck trip Saturday.
Anglers had coolers full of fish with some limits of Giant Sea Bass up to 7lbs, plenty of Jumbo Porgies, a few Bluefish, Weakfish, and Pollock.
The pool winners were:
Young Woby from Bergen NJ with a 12lb Pollock
And Roy Bowser from Millville NJ with a 7lb Sea Bass
It looks good for upcoming trips. The water temperature is slowly dropping and fishing will continue to improve as more giant sea bass and jumbo Porgies continue to migrate to the offshore, deep water wrecks.
Giant Sea Bass & Jumbo Porgies 4 Days each Week
The Big Jamaica is scheduled to sail offshore at least 4 days a week leaving 10PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Trips return approximately 5PM the following day.
To see our complete schedule and purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com
STRIPED BASS SPECIALS sailing 6AM on Thanksgiving Day, and 6:30AM Black Friday 11/25
For further information call 732-528-5014
11/12/2022
STRIPED BASS SPECIALS
Plenty of room available. You can purchase tickets online or pay at the boat. Call Captain Howard for group rates. 732-528-5014
Striped bass fishing has been excellent. The Jamaica has been sailing offshore but we have a break in our schedule and have added some striped bass specials leaving
Thanksgiving Day Special 6AM - 12:30
Friday Nov 25 6:30AM
These are limited trips, limited to less than 50% of capacity.
OFFSHORE GIANT SEA BASS & JUMBO PORGIES
The Big Jamaica is scheduled to sail offshore at least 4 days a week in November and December.
Offshore fishing was very good on recent trips with everyone going home with coolers full of fish.
OFFSHORE - WEEKEND REPORT 11/7
Offshore fishing was very good this weekend with everyone bringing home coolers full of fish.
We caught plenty of jumbo Porgies, some giant sea bass, a few weak fish, cod, Pollock, and even a few blue fish.
The pool winners were:
Edwin Ortiz from Paterson New Jersey with a 6.5lb sea bass.
Clifton J took both pools on Saturday with a cod and a Pollock.
It looks good for upcoming trips. Fishing will continue to improve offshore as the water cools.
This is the best, and only time of the year you can catch these giant sea bass and jumbo Porgies offshore.
The Jamaica will be sailing offshore at least 4 days a week through November and December.
The Big Jamaica is scheduled to sail offshore at least 4 days a week in November and December.
Offshore fishing was very good on recent trips with everyone going home with coolers full of fish.
CANYON TUNA
There is still space available on the Canyon Tuna trip leaving Sunday night at 8:30PM.
The water moving into the canyon is looking good and there have been long fin, yellow fin, big eye tuna, and swordfish caught on recent trips.
STRIPED BASS SPECIALS
Striped bass fishing has been excellent. The Jamaica has been sailing offshore but we have a break in our schedule and have added some striped bass specials leaving 6:30AM
On November 15, 17, 22, 25
These are limited trips, limited to less than 50% of capacity.
OFFSHORE - WEEKEND REPORT 11/7
Offshore fishing was very good this weekend with everyone bringing home coolers full of fish.
We caught plenty of jumbo Porgies, some giant sea bass, a few weak fish, cod, Pollock, and even a few blue fish.
The pool winners were:
Edwin Ortiz from Paterson New Jersey with a 6.5lb sea bass.
Clifton J took both pools on Saturday with a cod and a Pollock.
It looks good for upcoming trips. Fishing will continue to improve offshore as the water cools.
This is the best, and only time of the year you can catch these giant sea bass and jumbo Porgies offshore.
The Jamaica will be sailing offshore at least 4 days a week through November and December.
Fishing has been excellent on recent Canyon tuna trips.
We are catching Yellowfin tuna fro 30 to 90lbs and occasionally some mahi mahi mixed in.
We still have space available on the trips listed above. If fishing stay strong we will add 8PM, Sunday night departures through November.
OFFSHORE GIANT SEA BASS TRIPS
We are now taking reservations for special offshore trip fishing for Giant Sea Bass and Jumbo Porgies which will sail 4 days a week in November and December.
The trip sail 10PM every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
We sailed yesterday on our 6;30AM Bonito, Blues, Mackerel, Albacore Special and had a good day.
We only caught a few bonito and albacore but had lots of mackerel and some blue fish.
We will be sailing at 7:30AM Saturday and Sunday and we have another Limited Special leaving 6:30AM Monday Sept 12th.
We are also running Canyon tuna trips and fishing has picked up in the canyon for yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi.
To purchase tickets and see our complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com
08/27/2022
It looks Great for the Weekend!
Bonito, Bluefish, Mackerel, Sea Bass
More bonito are moving into the area along with a few albacore. You did have a couple Bonito early today but, the catch was mostly blues, mackerel, and sea bass
Fishing was pretty good today with many limits of Blues, some mackerel, and sea bass.
The pool winner was:
Nathan Kagarise from Reading PA with a 6 lb blue fish.
The Jamaica will be sailing night trips and day trips this weekend.
Plus an offshore tuna trip leaving Sunday night at 10PM, which still has space available.
We are Sailing 7:30AM Saturday, and Sunday
Nights 7:30PM Friday & Saturday
Sunday 4PM - 8PM
OFFSHORE TUNA SUNDAY 10PM
Space Available
Last trip we caught yellowfin, long fin, tile fish, and lots of mahi-mahi.
For further information and group rates call 732-528-5014 or 732-573-8301
08/21/2022
Another great Saturday of fishing!
Blues - Mackerel - Sea Bass
Sailing Saturday night 7:30PM
Sunday & Monday 7:30AM
Tuna 11PM Monday Night 8/22
Saturday Report 8/20/22
Fishing was excellent again today. Not only did everyone catch plenty of mackerel but we also caught a number of limits of bluefish, and limits of sea bass.
Bait was the best method today however a number of the Blues are also caught on poppers.
Today's Pool winner was, Scott Sablaw from Newburgh New York with a 5 lb blue fish.
Fishing has been excellent everyday and it looks good for the next several days. Light winds and calm seas
Day trips will sail Friday through Monday this week.
We will be fishing for Mackerel, Bluefish, and Sea Bass and fluke.
NIGHT FISHING
Night trips will sail on Friday and Saturday night from 7:30PM - 1AM.
OFFSHORE TUNA
Sailing MONDAY 11PM 8/22
There is still Space available for the tuna trip leaving Monday 8/22 at 11PM
The weekend schedule
7:30AM Saturday Mackerel, Blues, Sea Bass
7:30PM Saturday Night Bluefish & Mackerel
7:30AM Sunday Mackerel, Blues, Sea Bass
4PM Sunday Fluke & Sea bass
7:30AM Monday Mackerel, Blues, Sea Bass
Tuna 11PM Monday
7:30AM Wednesday
For further information, Group Rates and reservations call 732-528-5014 or Go to www.bigjamaica.com
08/12/2022
Upcoming Trips and Report
Next Trip Sails 7:30 Friday night
Also, 7:30AM Saturday
The Weather Looks Great for the Weekend
Friday Report 8/12/22
Mackerel fishing was Very good today. We read plenty of mackerel passing under the boat and caught them on bait and jigs, although bait was the best.
Everyone on board caught all the mackerel they wanted and a few sea bass. There were blues nearby but they were hard to catch so we stuck with the mackerel and sea bass.
The pool winner was:
Scott LaRusso from Monticello New York with a jumbo mackerel
Night Fishing
Night fishing was very good Saturday night with many anglers catching their limit of Bluefish, lots of mackerel, and a few Sea Bass.
The Jamaica will be sailing tonight, Friday night and Saturday night at 7:30PM
We will be fishing for Mackerel, Bluefish, and Sea Bass at 7:30AM on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this week.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail at
7:30PM on Friday & Saturday night.
Fluke and sea bass Sunday afternoon
4PM Sunday for fluke and sea bass.
OFFSHORE TUNA Report
Sailing Monday 11PM 8/15
There is still Space available for the tuna trip leaving Monday 8/15 at 11PM
We sailed offshore Sunday night. When we arrived on the grounds we saw good numbers of whales, dolphin, and big readings of bait fish with some tuna, however, we could not get them to bite. We did manage to catch some Mahi-mahi later in the trip.
There were some good reports during the week they just would not turn on yesterday. Hopefully it will be much better on our next trip.
Mackerel were Biting, along with some Bluefish today. Everyone caught plenty of mackerel today, and some bluefish. Today was the best day of the week. It looks good for the next couple of days. We are fishing a different area than we have for the last few weeks and there are bluefish mixed with the mackerel.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail at 7:30AM Friday Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
Night trips will sail 7:30PM on Friday night and Saturday night.
Fireworks trip Thursday night 7:30PM
OFFSHORE TUNA
SUNDAY 11PM 8/7
Space available
To see our complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com For further information call 732-528-5014
07/29/2022
Friday Report 7/29/22
Another Great Day
TRIPS SAILING THIS WEEK
Sunday 7:30AM
SATURDAY NIGHT 7:30PM
Sunday 4PM - 8PM Fluke & Bass
Mackerel, blues, sea bass, fluke, ling, Bonito.
FRIDAY REPORT 7/29/22
Mackerel were biting again today along Sea Bass, and a few ling!
Everyone had a good catch of mackerel, limits of Sea Bass and a few ling.
The mackerel were schooled up heavily under the boat. They were caught on jigs and teasers, and bait rigs.
Everyone caught as many mackerel as they needed.
We have plenty of space available for Saturday night, Sunday morning, and the Sunday 4:00 p.m. afternoon trip.
Saturday morning is sold out.
Fishing has been good everyday in an area 15 miles southeast of Brielle. We have been chumming, catching plenty of mackerel, good numbers of sea bass, a few ling, and an occasional bonito.
If you're looking to take the family for a fun day of fishing, you won't find any more action than what we've had for the past 2 plus weeks.
It has been consistently good fishing. Everyone is catching plenty of fish from novice to experienced angler, Young, and old.
OFFSHORE TUNA
11PM JULY 31, & AUG 1
Space Available
Tuna fishing offshore has picked up and I expect to have good fishing on our upcoming trips.
There are blues in the area but most days they're harder to catch than others so, we go to wherever we think we will do the best for the day.
For the past three weeks it has been Southeast, and chumming.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON FLUKE AND SEA BASS 4PM - 8PM
For a complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com where you can also purchase tickets for all of our trips.
You can also pay cash at the boat the day of the trip.
For further information and group rates call 732-528-5014.
07/11/2022
Very Good Fishing Sunday!
Saturday night Ling - Mackerel - Sea Bass
Sunday 4PM - 8PM
Fluke and Sea Bass
SAILING EVERY DAY THIS WEEK AT 7:30AM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT 7:30PM
4PM SUNDAY Evening
PLENTY OF SPACE AVAILABLE
TILE FISH SPECIAL SAILS 10:00PM 7/18
OFFSHORE TUNA RESUMES 7/24
Blues, mackerel, sea bass, fluke, ling, Bonito.
Sunday report
Fishing was very good again today! The action started immediately upon anchoring.
Everyone caught plenty of mackerel and some sea bass, and Ling.
We have been southeast of Brielle, chumming and catching fish everyday.
The pool winner was:
Leonna Sylvester from Newark New Jersey with a big sea bass.
Today's pool winner was:
Christine Helmlinger from Allentown NJ with a 4lb Sea Bass
If you're looking to take the family for a fun day of fishing, you won't find any more action than what we've had lately.
NIGHT TRIPS FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT 7:30PM
Fishing was poor Friday night but much improved Saturday night.
High hook caught 20 ling, a limit of sea bass (2) and several mackerel.
The Jamaica is sailing every day at 7:30AM. Some days we may catch more blues, other days more mackerel, sea bass, ling, etc.
Sea bass are open again for two per person. Many of the spots we are fishing hold sea bass.
There are blues in the area but some days they're harder to catch than others so we go to wherever we think we will do the best for the day.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON FLUKE AND SEA BASS 4PM - 8PM
For a complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com where you can also purchase tickets for all of our trips.
You can also pay cash at the boat the day of the trip.
For further information and group rates call 732-528-5014.
07/01/2022
Blues Mackerel Sea Bass
6/30/22
There were plenty of blues around today but they were fussy. They turned on for a little while and we put a bunch in the boat.
The pool winner was:
Mike Costantini from Newark De with a 6lb blue fish
The Jamaica will be sailing every day at 7:30 a.m. some days we may catch more blues other days more mackerel, sea bass are also open again for two per person. Many of the spots we are fishing hold sea bass.
For a complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com where you can also purchase tickets for all of our trips.
You can also pay cash at the boat the day of the trip.
For further information and group rates call 732-528-5014.
We will have the report for our last tuna trip and tile fish trip up later.
06/22/2022
6/22/22 report
Bluefish are Biting!
SAILING THURSDAY 7:30AM
Bluefish have finally moved in and fishing is good. The Blues are biting on jigs and are being caught close to shore.
There are many areas of fish presently in our area..
The big Jamaica will sail for blue fish starting Thursday morning at 7:30AM returning by 3:00PM
Night Bluefish
7:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY Night Blues & Ling
Sailing 7:30AM Every Day - Space Available - Walk-On's Welcome
TILEFISH
We had to cancel our June 21 tile fish due to the offshore weather. It has been rescheduled for a 10PM departure on June 28th.
There is space available.
OFFSHORE TUNA
We made our first or short tuna trip yesterday. We read plenty of yellow fin and actually saw them on the surface numerous times.
We boated 10 tuna, Lost several others, and had to release some because they were small. We also caught a couple of tile fish up to 22 lb.
There is more warm water moving into the canyon so we should have good fishing on the upcoming trips.
Presently the canyons have been the best spot.
On these early season trips we normally fish the 50 to 75 mi areas however, we will go wherever we think we have the best chance to catch tuna! SPECIAL TUNA TRIPS Sail between 9PM and 11PM June 27 July 11, 18, 24, August 1
**The June 27th trip will sail at 9:30PM. Boarding begins at 8:30.
Captain Ron from Piscataway New Jersey caught a yellowfin tuna and a 22 lb tile fish.
TILEFISH TRIPS Sail 10PM June 28, July 25, August 8, 29
FIREWORKS TRIPS every Thursday starting June 30 and July 4th. 7:30PM
Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fishing and sun set cruise.
THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE ON THE 4PM – 9PM TRIPS SUNDAY
And the NIGHT TRIPS Friday & Saturday
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets for all our trips at www.bigjamaica.com
For further information and group rates call Capt Howard at 732-528-5014 or 732-573-8301
7:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY Night Ling - Sea Bass - Blues
4PM Sunday Sea Bass - Last Sea Bass Trip
Sailing 7AM Every Day - Space Available - Walk-On's Welcome
Tuesday report
We picked away at the sea bass today. We read big schools of sea bass and bait coming under the boat on almost every spot. Experience anglers did better than novices, but everyone caught fish and several had limits plus a few ling.
The pool winner was
Glen Padla from Hillsboro NJ with a 5lb Sea Bass again!
Sea bass fishing has been good everyday and it closes after June 19th. If you want to catch sea bass to bring home now is the time to go!
It looks good for this weekend.
The Jamaica will sail for Sea Bass every day at 7AM through June 19.
NIGHT TRIPS will begin on Friday & Saturday, sailing 7:30PM
We read some bluefish and mackerel when moving between spots today so we are hopeful for the weekend night trips.
When sea bass closes we will be fishing for blue fish, fluke, and ling.
TUNA ARE BITING
Good reports have been coming in from the Hudson down to the Wilmington canyon.
On these early season trips we normally fish the 50 to 75 mi areas however, we will go wherever we think we have the best chance to catch tuna!
Special Tuna Trips
Sail between 9PM & 11PM June 20, 27 July 11, 18, 24, August 1
TILEFISH TRIPS
Sail 10PM June 21,
July 25, August 8, 29
NIGHT TRIPS
Start June 17 @ 7:30PM
Fireworks Trips every Thursday starting June 23 and July 4th.
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets for all our trips at www.bigjamaica.com
**There is presently space available on all of our trips. If for some reason you can't book online please call the office. They're open 9 to 5 everyday except Sunday.
You can also pay at the boat.*"
The Jamaica is sold out for June 19th in the morning. There is still room on the 4PM trip for sea bass.
The 100-ft Paramount has space available leaving 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
For further information call 732-528-5014
06/12/2022
6/12/22 report
7AM Monday morning - space available
7:30PM SATURDAY Night
Sailing 7AM Every Day Space Available
Sunday report
Sea Bass fishing was good again today with many limit catches around the boat. Everyone caught sea bass plus a few ling.
The pool winner was
Mike McLeod from Howell NJ with a 5lb Sea Bass
Sea bass fishing has been good everyday and it closes after June 19th. If you want to catch sea bass to bring home now is the time to go!
It looks good for this week.
The Jamaica will sail for Sea Bass every day at 7AM through June 19.
Night Trips will begin on Saturday sailing 7:30PM
When sea bass closes we will be fishing for blue fish, fluke, and ling.
TUNA ARE BITING
We also have:
Good reports are coming in from the Hudson to Wilmington Canyon. On these early season trips we normally fish the 50 to 75 miles areas however, we will go to wherever we think we have the best chance to catch fish!
Special Tuna Trips
Sail 11PM June 20, 27
TILEFISH TRIPS
Sail 10PM June 21, July 25, August 8, 29
Night Trips
Start June 17 @ 7:30PM
Fireworks Trips
every Thursday starting June 23 and July 4th.
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets for all our trips at www.bigjamaica.com
For further information and group rates call Capt Howard at 732-528-5014 or 732-573-8301
**There is presently space available on all of our trips. If for some reason you can't book online please call the office. They're open 9:00 to 5:00 everyday except Sunday.
You can also pay at the boat.*"
05/17/2022
SEA BASS ARE BITING!
Also COD & POLLOCK
Sailing 6AM Wednesday MAy 18 - space Available
Be down before 6AM
Sea Bass are biting today and we also had a good showing of Cod and a couple of Pollock and a Flounder. We had limit catches all around the boat.
The pool winner was:
SungWoo Lee from Palisades Park New Jersey with a 12 lb pollock.
It looks good for tomorrow and we have plenty of space available.
Wednesday's trip is a marathon from 6AM until 4PM.
You can purchase tickets online for priority boarding, or pay cash at the boat tomorrow.
Spaces limited so be down early. We will begin boarding at 5AM
For the remainder of the sea bass season we will be sailing at 7:30 AM. That schedule starts May 19th.
SEA BASS - AFTERNOON TRIPS
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY
4PM - 9PM
Starts May 20
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com
For further information call 732-528-5014.
05/04/2022
Check our schedule for Special Trips, availability, and sailing times
NOW BOOKING
NEW TILEFISH DATE 5/14
Sails 11:55PM Saturday May 14 (Fishing Sunday)
NEW DATES!
Striped Bass Specials
See Our Calendar
Sea Bass Starts May 17
Limited "Person" Marathons May 17 & 18
Sails 6AM
See our website for our schedule
and to purchase tickets
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
Tilefish Trips Sail (NEW! 11:55PM May 14) 10PM June 21, July 25, August 8, 29, September 18
RESERVE at WWW.BIGJAMAICA.COM
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule
04/27/2022
Striped Bass
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Sailing 7:30AM
4/24/22
We caught some nice stripers again today.
Fishing wasn't like we wanted but we read plenty of fish throughout the trip.
The Jamaica will be sailing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday leaving at 7:30AM for striped bass.
Tilefish Report
4/23/22
We had a pretty good catch for our first tile fish trip of the year.
It didn't look good at the get-go early in the morning when we were covered up with dogfish, for the first couple of drifts.
We tried a different area and we end up picking away and at Golden tile, half a dozen fluke, (that had to be released) and, we were pestered by bluefin tuna for a good part of the day.
The Present regulations allow us to keep one, and the rest were either let go or lost.
At times they were 100 ft thick underneath the boat.
We hooked them on the tile rigs, and on jigs.
We do have some tuna trips scheduled in June, July, and August.
Captain Ron from Piscataway had his limit of tile, as did Jose lozano and a few others.
The pool winner was Frank Anaya from Mays landing New Jersey.
This weekend we will be striped bass fishing.
Next weekend we have a tileish trip which is sold out, and then we have another tile trip leaving May 13 and a new date sailing 10PM June 21
May 17th is the opening of sea bass.
We have marathon trips scheduled for the 17th and 18th and then we'll be sailing for sea bass every day at 7:30AM.
It's your complete schedule and purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com
Further information call 732-528-5014
04/16/2022
New Striped Bass Trips
Sailing Friday April 22 & Sunday April 24
4/16/22
Stripers were biting today. They caught some nice sized fish, and released a number of throwbacks, some over, some under.
We added new trips sailing this Wednesday and Friday, at 7AM.
The Jamaica is scheduled to fish offshore on Saturday but, we will be sailing for Striped Bass again Sunday morning leaving 7AM
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com For further information call 732-528-5014
04/12/2022
Check our schedule for Special Trips, availability, and sailing times
Stripers Are Biting!
NOW BOOKING
Good Friday STRIPED BASS Special 6:30AM- 2:30 - Limited
Striped Bass 7:30AM Saturday April 16
Sea Bass Starts May 17
See our website for our schedule to purchase tickets
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
Tilefish Trips Sail 10PM May 13, July 25, August 8, 29, September 18
RESERVE at WWW.BIGJAMAICA.COM
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule.
04/05/2022
Check our schedule for Special Trips, availability, and sailing times
NOW BOOKING
UPCOMING TRIPS FOR 2022
See our website for our schedule
and to purchase tickets
Tuna Trips - Tilefish - Offshore Wreck trips & our Daily Schedule is now online.
Large Charters Available
Tilefish Trips Sail 10PM May 13, July 25, August 8, 29, September 18
RESERVE at WWW.BIGJAMAICA.COM
See our Calendar
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your reservation.
We also have many other trips on our schedule.
02/08/2022
2022 Offshore Wreck Trips
SAILING FRIDAY - FISHING SATURDAY
(BOARDING 11PM FRIDAY NIGHT)
Space is limited
Now Sailing Weekends
Offshore Trips
Jumbo Porgies - Cod - Pollock - Weakfish
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail every weekend for Jumbo porgy's, Cod, and Pollock.
This week's trip sails midnight Friday.
Boarding begins 11PM Friday night. We have plenty of space available.
We will be fishing for jumbo porgies, cod, pollock, and weak fish.
Fishing on the offshore wrecks was good this week with lots of Jumbo porgies, school Pollock, and a few cod.
To see our complete schedule and purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com
Jumbo sea bass, some porgies, and a few blues were biting as soon as we anchored the boat in the dark. Good fishing continued until it was time to go home.
We had a boat limit of giant sea bass, some jumbo porgies, and a few blue fish.
Everyone had a good catch.
Fishing should continue to improve as water temperatures cool off and the offshore migration continues.
The pool winners were:
Sergio Costa from Farmingdale NY with a 7LB Hake
Eric Williams from New Britain CT with a 5.9LB Sea Bass
Special offshore trips will sail through the end of the December
There is space available on offshore trips which sail at least 4 days every week.
SPECIAL TRIP 12/26 BOARDING MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS NIGHT SAILS 1AM 12/26
This week the boat leaves at 10PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Also extra trips between Christmas and New Year's Day.
To see our complete schedule and purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com
For further information call 732-528-5014
12/15/2021
New Date:
Sailing 10PM Monday 12/20
Space Available on Trips Sailing
December 20, 21, 22, and more after Christmas.
Giant Sea Bass & Jumbo Porgies
Special Offshore Wreck Trips
Fishing was EXCELLENT again WEDNESDAY!
TRIPS SAIL 10PM EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
(Fishing every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Jumbo sea bass, some porgies, Weakfish, and a few blues were biting as soon as we anchored the boat in the dark. Good fishing continued until it was time to go home.
We had a boat limit of giant sea bass, some jumbo porgies, blue fish, and some weak fish.
Everyone had a good catch.
Fishing should continue to improve as water temperatures cool off and the offshore migration continues.
The pool winners were:
Joe Welsh from Lake Hopatcong NJ with a 6lb Sea Bass
Jose Lozano from Bronx NY with a 5Lb Sea Bass
Special offshore trips will sail through the end of the December
There is space available on offshore trips which sail at least 4 days every week.
The boat leaves at 10PM on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Also extra trips between Christmas and New Year's Day.
To see our complete schedule and purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com
For further information call 732-528-5014
12/09/2021
SAILING THURSDAY NIGHT 10PM - SPACE AVAILABLE
12/9
Giant Sea Bass & Jumbo Porgies
Special Offshore Wreck Trips
Fishing was Excellent again Wednesday!
TRIPS SAIL 10PM EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY.
(Fishing every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
We do have a Limited Sea Bass trip scheduled for 6AM Monday Oct 11. There is still space available.
Tuna trips have been fair to good recently with some Mahi-mahi mixed in on some of the trips.
More yellowfin tuna are moving into our area so fishing should be good on upcoming trip.
You can reserve space at
www.bigjamaica.com
For further information call 732-528-5014
Check our schedule for Special Trips, availability, and sailing times
NOW BOOKING
Offshore Tuna Trips
31Hr & 22Hr Tuna Trips
31Hr Sails 7AM Tuesday & Thursday
22Hr Sails Friday & Saturday Nights
Sea Bass - Columbus Day Limited Special!!
The Jamaica will sail for Sea Bass on Monday Oct 11 at 6AM - 4PM
Reserve at www.bigjamaica.com
Half Night BLUEFISH Trips 100' Paramount
7:30PM - 1:30AM BLUEFISH Saturday
RESERVE at WWW.BIGJAMAICA.COM
See our Calendar
Offshore Wrecks Nov & December
Giant Sea Bass
Purchase Tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
Reservations are strongly recommended as available space may be limited the day of a trip. We are now selling tickets online. Boarding for these trips will begin 1.5 hours before sailing time in the order you booked your
09/20/2021
BLUEFISH - BONITO - ALBACORE - MACKEREL
125' Jamaica Sailing Tuesday 6:30AM
Wednesday 6:30AM
100 Paramount
BLUEFISH
Sailing Friday night & Saturday night 7:30PM
BLUEFISH - BONITO - ALBACORE - MACKEREL
SATURDAY Special sails 6:30AM - 2:30pm
BLUEFISH - BONITO - ALBACORE - MACKEREL
Tuesday, and Wednesday, we will sail at 6:30AM for bonito, albacore, blue fish, and mackerel.
9/18 & 19 Report
We had a good day of fishing Saturday. Later in the day we saw lots of blues and albacore on top but they were very tough to catch. Early in the day we were chumming and caught lots of mackerel and a few smaller blues mixed in.
Sunday we jigged a few blues and then chummed and caught some mackerel. Later in the day we jigged a few more blue fish and a couple of albacore.
Night blue fishing was pretty good for blues up to 10 lbs.
The Paramount will be sailing Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM for Bluefish.
The weather report is good and there are plenty of fish around.
Recent pool winner was
Marlon Sawas from Iselin NJ with a 6 lb false Albacore.
There's plenty of space available on the trips sailing Tuesday and Wednesday, and this weekend on the Paramount.
After the weekend
125' Jamaica
Monday Sept 27 Bonito- Albacore-Bluefish 6:30AM Space available
Tuesday Sept 28 31hr Tuna - Space available
To see our complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com where you can view all our trips on the calendar and purchase tickets for every trip.
09/08/2021
Another Great Tilefish Trip!
Tile fishing was very good again Tuesday!
Everyone had a limit of blue line tile and there were a few golden tile and rosefish mixed in.
The pool winner was
Russel Bryk from Wall NJ with a 30 lb golden tile fish.
We still have space available on the trip leaving 10PM September 13th.
That is our last tile fish trip on the books for the season.
OFFSHORE TUNA TRIP
There is also a offshore tuna trip leaving 11PM Sunday night September 12th.
When we're not offshore the big Jamaica will be sailing for Blue fish, Albacore, and Bonito.
Weekend departures are 7:30AM and weekday departures are 6:30AM
Night blue fish trips sail Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM.
NEW 31 HR TUNA TRIP
Sails 7AM Tuesday September 28
When the Jamaica is offshore tuna fishing in September and early October the 100 ft Paramount will sail for Albacore, Bonito, and blue fish at 6:30AM
09/03/2021
Sailing Saturday & Sunday at 7:30AM
Monday Special sailing 6:30AM
Bluefish - Albacore - Mackerel
Night Blues Sept 3 & 4 - 7:30PM
OFFSHORE TUNA TRIP
We have added another Offshore Tuna trip scheduled for an 11PM departure on September 12
Space Available
Friday Report 9/3/21
Pretty good day today.
We caught Blue fish, Mackerel, Cobia, Bonito.
Well, we only caught one bonito and one cobia but, it's a good sign. There were a number of limits of blue fish, and some people did quite well with mackerel.
The weather looks good for the next few days. The Jamaica will sail Friday and Saturday night for blue fish.
Saturday and Sunday we are leaving at 7:30 a.m., and Monday we are sailing at 6:30 a.m.
Krestina Almanaza from Hammonton MJ says, anyone can catch blue fish and mackerel but, it takes skill to catch a Cobia and a bonito on the same trip when no one else does!
She also had some blue fish and mackerel. Unfortunately, the Cobia didn't make the cut so it was released alive.
Today's pool winer was
Danny Chau from Bronx NY with a 6lb blue fish.
Offshore Tuna
We have added another Offshore Tuna trip scheduled for an 11PM departure on September 12
The Jamaica is scheduled to fish for Bluefish, albacore, & mackerel Saturday & Sunday leaving 7:30AM
Monday at 6:30AM and the weather looks great!
Night blue fish trips will sail on Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM
Check out the calendar at our website, we have added some additional offshore tuna trips, and Southern Canyon tile fish trips.
Offshore Tuna
Lv. 11PM September 12
New Southern Canyon TILEFISH Trip
Lv 10PM Sept 13
31 hour tuna trips begins soon and 22 hour Tuna Trips will begin September 24.
The big Jamaica sailed Wednesday and had limits of blue fish, a couple of albacore, lots of mackerel, and some sea bass. Everyone caught plenty of fish.
The pool winner was:
Edgar Calleja from Philadelphia PA with a 7lb Albacore.
It looks good for upcoming trips through the weekend.
We are sailing every day through Sunday at 7:30 a.m. for Blue fish, albacore, and mackerel.
Night Bluefishing
The Jamaica will sail Friday and Saturday night for Blue fish leaving 7:30PM - 1AM.
Monday and Tuesday we will be offshore, but when we are not offshore we are sailing at 7:30AM for blue fish, albacore, and mackerel.
NEW OFFSHORE TUNA
SAILS 1:30AM Wednesday September 8
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com
For further information call 732-528-5014.
08/20/2021
Good Bluefishing!
Bluefishing has been good day and night.
Today we had excellent blue fishing with a couple of sea bass and fluke mixed in.
The Jamaica will definitely sail Friday night at 7:30PM and Saturday Morning at 7:30AM.
The weather report is good.
Recent pool winner
Ed Pale from Philadelphia was a 6 lb blue fish.
Today's pool winner was:
Kevin Alliotts from Alpine NJ with a 12 lb blue fish
We will be checking the weather for the Saturday night trip and Sunday.
If you want to go fishing this weekend, Friday night, and Saturday morning are the times to go.
We also have an offshore tuna trip leaving Monday night at 11PM and the weather looks good for that trip.
Our next tile trip with space available leaves 10:00 p.m. September 6th.
You can see our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
08/16/2021
Offshore Tuna Monday 8/16 Sails 11PM - SPACE AVAILABLE
Monday Sail 7:30AM Bluefish - Mackerel - Sea Bass
Offshore Tuna Lv. Monday 11PM
Wednesday through Sunday 7:30AM Blues
Night Bluefishing
Friday & Saturday night 7:30PM
TILEFISH Lv 10PM September 6.
Saturday night/Sunday report 8/15
Night blue fishing was good last night with blue fish up to 12 lb.
There were many limits on the boat, plus some mackerel and some sea bass.
The pool winner was
Paul Aruldhas from Beltsville Maryland with a 12 lb blue fish
Another recent pool winner was Eric Johnson from fleetville PA with an 8-lb bluefish
Blue fishing was slow Sunday so we worked a little further off shore and tried chumming. We caught easy limits of sea bass for everyone, mackerel, and a nice mahi-mahi.
The pool winner was
Jimi Tomeh from Secaucus New Jersey with a 26 LB mahi-mahi.
The big Jamaica is sailing everyday when we are not offshore. Day fishing has been good and we are catching blue fish, Sea Bass and mackerel.
OFFSHORE TUNA
There's an offshore tuna trip sailing Monday night at 11PM and we have space available. Yellowfin have been running from 40 to 90 lbs.
NEW Southern Canyon TILEFISH trip.
We've added a new trip to our schedule fishing for tile fish leaving 10PM September 6. Our last trip was excellent.
The further information go to www.bigjamaica.com where you can view our entire schedule for the season and purchase tickets for all our trips
Or call 732-528-5014.
08/14/2021
Night Bluefish tonight 7:30 p.m.
Day Time Blues Sunday & Monday 7:30AM
Offshore Tuna Monday 11PM
Saturday report 8/14
We had Good action with three to eight pound bluefish at times today. We saw fish beating the water white, feeding on bait fish. Jigging was the way to catch the blues today.
The pool winner was
Fernando Martinez from Philadelphia PA with an 8LB Bluefish.
Many passengers also had their limit of good size sea bass mixed in with the blues.
The Jamaica will be sailing from 7:30 p.m. until 1AM Saturday night, and there is plenty of space available.
We are also sailing Sunday morning and Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. Day fishing has been good and we are catching blue fish and Sea Bass.
There's an offshore tuna trip sailing Monday night at 11PM and we have space available. Yellowfin have been running from 40 to 90 lbs.
Southern Canyon tile fish trip New Date: Sept 6
We've added a new trip to our schedule fishing for tile fish leaving 10PM September 6. Our last trip was excellent.
The further information go to www.bigjamaica.com where you can view our entire schedule for the season and purchase tickets for all our trips
Or call 732-528-5014.
08/13/2021
Night Bluefish tonight 7:30 p.m.
We had a pretty good night with the Blues last night catching bluefish from 4 to 8 lb on bait
The pool winner was
George Van Sickle from brick New Jersey
With an 8 lb blue fish
The Jamaica will be sailing from 7:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. tonight and there is plenty of space available.
We are also sailing Sunday morning and Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. . Day fishing has been good and we are catching blue fish and many days sea bass.
There's an offshore tuna trip sailing Monday night at 11:00 p.m. and we have space available. Yellowfin have been running from 40 to 90 lbs.
Southern Canyon tile fish trip
We've added two new trips to our schedule fishing for tile fish leaving 10:00 p.m. August 30th and September 6. Our last trip was excellent.
The further information go to www.bigjamaica.com where you can view our entire schedule for the season and purchase tickets for all our trips
Or call 732-528-5014.
08/10/2021
Tilefish Report 8/10
We just returned from our Southern canyon tilefish trip and it was a good one!
It started out a little slow in the morning but as the day went on fishing kept getting better.
At one point we had double headers coming over the rail non-stop.
One target We were seeking on this trip was a record breaking blueline tilefish. (The current state record is 23 lb 4 oz)
We thought we had several candidates on one drift when five big Bluelines came over the rail.
The biggest one was caught by Ed Pax from Palmar Pa weighing 24 lb on one scale and 22 on another.
Unfortunately, when we returned to the dock the official weight on the certified scale was 22 lbs. still a great catch.
In addition to Blue line tile and golden tile we also caught some rose fish, and some white hake.
Fishing was so good we've decided to add another Southern canyon tile trip leaving 10PM August 30.
We've also added another offshore tuna trip leaving 11PM Sunday August 29th.
Jamaica will be sailing for blue fish everyday at 7:30AM when we are not offshore.
For further information and our complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com. You can also purchase tickets at our website. For further information call 732-528-5014
07/31/2021
Another great day!
Blue fish were biting again today!
Limits were common today with fish from three up to 12 lbs. Jigging was the way to go on the day trip, bait and jigs worked at night.
There are a lot of blue fish in our area right now and it should be good for the next week or longer hopefully.
The pool winner was
Ronald Podlinski from Bayonne New Jersey with a 10lb blue fish
Excellent Night Fishing
There is plenty of space on the trip sailing tonight at 7:30PM and space on Sunday morning and Monday morning leaving 7:30AM.
Day Trips
Sailing every day this week except for Tuesday when we will be offshore on a tuna trip. 7:30-2:30
Night fishing
Friday night and Saturday night 7:30PM
Next week we have a tuna trip sailing at 11PM on Sunday night 8/8 and a
Tilefish Trip leaving 11PM on Monday night August 9th.
We caught blue fish up to 12 lb. It was the best night of the season so far.
The pool winner was:
Savannah Fleischer from New Jersey with a 12-lb blue fish.
It looks good for the rest of the weekend. The big Jamaica is sailing tonight at 7:30PM
Day trips sail 7:30AM Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
We will be tuna fishing Tuesday and then back to Blue fish on Wednesday.
Many days we are also catching mackerel and sea bass mixed with the blues.
Yesterday and last night were two of the best trips of the year.
Offshore Tuna
Our next offshore telling a trip with space available leaves at 11PM August 8th.
Tilefish
Our next tile fish trip leaves 11PM August 9th.
For further information or to purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
07/24/2021
7/24 Report
Bluefish - Sea Bass - Mackerel - Marlin hooked up but lost
Bluefishing Sunday 7:30AM
Saturday Night 7:30PM
Bluefish - Mackerel - Sea Bass
We had a very good day today.
We caught some blue fish, limits of sea bass, and plenty of mackerel.
The pool winner was:
Gabriel Alvarez from hillside New Jersey with a 5 lb blue fish
We dig some blue fish close to home this morning, and when that slowed down we moved offshore a bit and caught a few more blues, Lots of mackerel, limits of sea bass, and we even had a Marlin hooked up for a brief time.
It looks good for tonight, and Sunday. We have plenty of space available on both trips.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail at 7:30AM for Blue fish Sunday at 7:30AM and we have space available.
We are also sailing half night for blue fish at 7: 30PM on Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday the big Jamaica will be offshore but we will return to Blue Fishing Wednesday through Sunday next week at 7:30AM.
We are running offshore tuna trips once each week, and we have a special TILEFISH trip leaving 11PM August 9th.
1/2 Night Bluefish trips.
Sailing Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
07/23/2021
7/23 Report
Bluefish - Sea Bass - Mackerel - Marlin sightings
Bluefishing Saturday, & Sunday 7:30AM
Friday & Saturday 7:30PM
Bluefish - Mackerel - Sea Bass - Ling
We had a pretty good day today.
We caught some blue fish, limits of sea bass, and some good numbers of mackerel.
The pool winner was:
Luisvan Lozano from Reading PA with an 6 lb blue fish.
Fishing was disturbed at one point when a blue marlin swam through the slick, and then later we saw a white marlin.
It looks good for tonight, and the weekend. The weather report is good and there are more blues moving into our area.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail at 7:30AM for Blue fish Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30AM and we have space available.
We are also sailing half night for blue fish at 7: 30PM on Friday and Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday the big Jamaica will be offshore but we will return to Blue Fishing Wednesday through Sunday next week at 7:30AM.
We are running offshore tuna trips once each week, and we have a special TILEFISH trip leaving 11PM August 9th.
1/2 Night Bluefish trips.
Sailing Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
07/22/2021
7/22 Report
Good Fishing Today
Bluefishing Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 7:30AM
Friday & Saturday 7:30PM
Bluefish - Mackerel - Sea Bass - Ling
Fishing was good today!
We were chumming and caught limits of blue fish, limits of sea bass, and some good numbers of mackerel.
The pool winner was:
Darren Pirosseno from Richfield NJ with an 8 lb blue fish. Darren also caught his limit of bluefish, limit of sea bass, and some mackerel.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail at 7:30 a.m. for Blue fish Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30AM and we have space available.
HALF NIGHT BLUEFISH
We are also sailing half night for blue fish at 7: 30PM on Friday and Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday the big Jamaica will be offshore but we will return to Blue Fishing Wednesday through Sunday next week at 7:30AM.
We are running OFFSHORE TUNA TRIPS once each week, and we have a special TILEFISH trip leaving 11PM August 9th.
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
07/15/2021
Bluefishing Friday & through the weekend
7/15/Report
We had pretty good blue fish jigging today for fish up to 13lbs.
There were a number of limits caught today and we read plenty of fish.
The pool and it was Rudy M with a 13 lb blue fish.
Both plain jigs and jigs with tails worked well.
We even had a few sea bass, porgies, and fluke mixed in.
The Jamaica will be sailing at 7:30 a.m. for Blue fish Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
From 7:30AM - 2:30PM
1/2 NIGHT TRIPS
Will sail on Friday night and Saturday night from 7:30PM - 1AM
We are also scheduled to do at least one offshore tuna trip per week.
Tile fish trip sailing 11:00 p.m. August 9th.
You can see our complete schedule at our website and purchase tickets for future trips at www.bigjamaica.com.
For the information call 732-528-5014
07/05/2021
Now Catching Bluefish
Space available Tuesday morning, open boat, come on down!
7/5 report
Fishing was good again today. The blues were caught on jigs. We even had a couple of fluke mixed in.
The pool winner was:
Matt Donnelly from Norwood PA with an 8-lb blue fish.
The Jamaica will be sailing for Bluefish Tuesday Morning
We have plenty of space available. Sailing 7:30AM
Half Night Blues Start 7/9
Friday night & Saturday night - 7:30PM
Offshore Tuna Trips 10PM Monday and Tuesday
Space Available sailing 10PM
Tilefish 7/26
07/04/2021
/4 Report
SUPER BLUEFISHING TODAY
Now Catching Bluefish
Space available Monday morning, open boat, come on down!
Half Night Blues Start
Friday night & Saturday night - 7:30PM
Offshore Tuna Trips 10PM Monday and Tuesday
Space Available sailing 10PM
Tilefish 7/26
We had excellent fishing today (Sunday) for bluefish up to 8Lbs
Everyone called plenty of blues on A-17 jigs, A-27 jigs, A-47 jigs, or just about any type of lure you threw in the water.
On Monday the big Jamaica will be selling for Blue fish at 7:30 a.m.
Monday night and Tuesday night We will be tuna fishing.
So after Monday morning the next blue fish trip will leave Thursday morning at 7: 30AM.
We will sail for bluefish everyday Thursday through Monday 7:30PM - 2: 30PM
Half night blue fishing will begin on Friday night, sailing Friday night and Saturday night at 7:30 PM.
OFFSHORE TUNA
We had some good reports the last couple of days of tuna caught 50 to 70 mi offshore. We have space available on our two trips sailing this week leaving 10:00 p.m. Monday night and 10:00PM & Tuesday night.
There are a few tuna trips scheduled through the summer so check our schedule for updated sailing times.
New Tilefish Trip sails 11PM 7/26
You can reserve space at www.bigjamaica.com or pay cash in the morning when you arrive at the boat.
For further information call 732-528-5014
06/24/2021
6/24 Report
Very Good Bluefishing Today
We had good action all day with blue fish on jigs and teasers.
Everybody, experienced anglers, and novices, caught plenty of blue fish today.
The pool winner was:
Marc Stepper from Old Bridge NJ with a 12lb bluefish.
The blue fish weighed from 3lbs up to 12 lb.
The Jamaica is now blue fishing everyday leaving 7:30AM returning approximately 2:30 p.m.
The weather looks great for the next few days, we are sailing at 7:30AM everyday and have plenty of space available.
You can reserve space at www.bigjamaica.com or pay cash in the morning when you arrive at the boat.
For further information call 732-528-5014
06/23/2021
Bluefish - Bonito - Ling - Every Day 7:30AM
Jamaica will be sailing for blue fish every day sailing 7:30 a.m. We have plenty of space available. If you'd like to go be down at the boat before sailing time.
Half Night Ling Saturday Night 7:30PM
Ling fishing has been very good!
July 4th Fireworks Cruise
7:30PM - 10
For further information or to purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
06/17/2021
ea Bass & Ling
SPACE AVAILABLE FRIDAY!
PLENTY OF SPACE COME ON DOWN!
Space Available Friday night & Saturday Night 7:30PM
We will have space Friday, you will be able pay at the boat and get on that morning.
There is also Plenty of room on the night trips.
Sailing Every Day 7:30AM
1/2 Night Ling
Friday & Saturday 7:30PM - 1AM
You can purchase tickets at www.bigamaica.com or pay cash at the boat in the morning.
6/17 REPORT
Another Very good day today!
Sea Bass & Ling
We had very good fishing again today! We had many limits of sea bass and a few ling mixed in.
The pool winner was:
Luis Colon from Reading PA with a 4Lb Sea Bass
It looks good through the weekend.
NIGHT FISHING REPORT
Half night ling fishing was good Saturday night with high hook around 30 fish.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail for sea bass everyday through June 22.
Blue fishing trips will begin on June 23
Half Night Ling trips are running on Friday and Saturday night from 7:30PM-1AM
You can see our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
OFFSHORE TUNA TRIPS STARTING SOON!
Our first offshore tuna trip is scheduled for an 11PM departure on Monday June 28th.
Last year fishing was excellent, catching bluefin and yellow fin.
We will have at least one trip sailing every week after that leaving Monday nights and or Tuesday nights, returning the following day around 5PM.
SATURDAY NIGHT - 1/2 Night Ling 7:30PM - 1AM Space Available
Sunday - Sold out
MONDAY & TUESDAY Sea Bass & Ling 7:30AM - 3:30PM
TUESDAY 6/3 - BLUEFISH - BONITO - BASS - Every Day
06/10/2021
6/10 Report
SEA BASS ARE STILL BITING!
SPACE AVAILABLE FRIDAY & THIS WEEKEND Day & Night
Come on down, you can pay at the boat, we have space available and we are sailing.
Sea bass fishing was good again today. It wasn't as easy as it has been, but we still wound up with limit catches all around the boat with some ling mixed in.
Today's pool winner was:
Samedi Chai from Philadelphia Pa with a 4-lb Sea Bass
Fishing has been good everyday and there's no reason it should not continue.
The Big Jamaica scheduled to sail every day at 7:30AM returning 3:30PM
Saturday night there is a
HALF NIGHT LING FISHING TRIP
from 7:30PM - 1AM.
There is space available every day this week, and next weekend.
You can purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com or pay cash at the boat.
Further information call 732-528-5014
OFFSHORE TUNA TRIPS STARTING SOON!
Our first offshore tuna trip is scheduled for an 11:00 p.m. departure on Monday June 28th.
Last year fishing was excellent, catching bluefin and yellow fin.
We will have at least one trip sailing every week after that leaving Monday nights and or Tuesday nights, returning the following day around 5PM.
You can pay at the boat because we have plenty of room available Thursday and Friday.
We begin boarding at 6AM, sailing at 7:30AM
AFTERNOON SEA BASS - LING
4:30PM - 10PM Saturday 6/5
For further information go to our website or call 732-528-5014.
05/31/2021
SUPER FISHING TODAY!
SEA BASS - LING - FLOUNDER
5/31 Report
The Northeast blow pushed more sea bass inshore, and fishing was excellent today! We had an easy boat limit of sea bass, some ling, a couple of flounder, and a jumbo Tog, that had to be released.
Everyone went home with a good catch of fish today.
The pool winner was:
Larrry Palaia from Fairfield Connecticut with a 4 lb winter flounder.
Fish were caught on both bait and jigs today. It looks good for the rest of the week. The wind forecast is good everyday and we have plenty of space available on our upcoming trips.
Sea Bass & Ling
Sailing 7:30AM Every Day
You can purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com or You can pay at the boat because we have plenty of room available.
We begin boarding at 6AM, sailing at 7:30AM
AFTERNOON SEA BASS - LING
4:30PM - 10PM Saturday 6/5
For further information go to our website or call 732-528-5014.
03/01/2021
March Update
The Jamaica is currently in Dry Dock. We are installing new John Deere Motors.
The Jamaica should be back in Brielle sometime in early April.
We will be updating our schedule for the upcoming season shortly.
Thank you to all who sailed with us this past season.
Capt Howard Bogan
11/26/2020
11/26 Report
Striped Bass Friday 6AM Departure
Space available.
Plenty of action and a number of keepers today. The Jamaica has a special early departure Friday for a limited Striped Bass trip leaving at 6AM.
Friday night and Saturday night are 10:00 p.m. departures for giant sea bass and jumbo Porgies.
The 100-ft paramount will be sailing for Striped Bass Saturday and Sunday.
Weather looks good for Friday through Sunday Space is strictly limited on all trips.
11/12/2020
GIANT SEA BASS & JUMBO PORGIES
We are now sailing to the offshore wrecks for giant sea bass and jumbo porgies. We have space available on trips this week We are sailing 11PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
We had a nice day Sunday when the Deep Sea Fishing Crew was aboard.
The pool winners were:
Suini Kanakam from Monroe Township, NJ with a 7.5 lb sea bass
Kenny Williams from Philadelphia PA with a 7 lb Pollock.
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets at www.bigjamaica.com
All trips are limited and some are selling out quickly.
For further information call 732-528-5014
More Action on the Tuna Grounds Monday!
Overnight tuna trip sails 8PM Sunday November 15th
We had good action with yellow fin and longfin tuna on our offshore tuna trip yesterday
We fished the same area we had been fishing and read plenty of fish under the boat at times. It looks good for next week.
The water temperature is steady and the fish are still there so we should have a good trip.
There is space available we're sailing 8PM Sunday night November 15.
10/03/2020
Albacore, Bonito, Bluefish
Fishing was good on the 100-foot Paramount today for albacore, some Bonito, blue fish, and even a 35-lb bluefin tuna.
The 100-ft paramount is sailing at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 6:30 a.m. on Monday for Bonito, albacore, and blues
Offshore Tuna
The Jamaica returned from their tuna trip today with a limit catch of 50 to 75 lb yellowfin tuna.
Fishing has been excellent this season.
there are two spots available on the trip leaving Sunday night at 11:00 p.m. October 4th
There is also space on the trip leaving Sunday October 11th
Check our calendar for upcoming trips and availability and to purchase tickets.
Giant Sea Bass - November & December
We are also taking reservations for giant sea bass trips at sail in November and December.
The fish started biting a half an hour after we arrived on the grounds and, we left them biting.
The catch was almost all 50 to 70 lb yellowfin tuna and they were caught on both jigs and a bait. Several people had limits.
We also caught a few false Albacore, skipjack tuna, and a few mahi-mahi.
Tuna fishing has been the best in years since it started several weeks ago.
We have space available on trips sailing in October
There are also some bonito/albacore/bluefish trips on the big Jamaica sailing this weekend, the next two weeks on Monday Tuesday Wednesday, and also Friday and Saturday night for blues
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
09/15/2020
Tuesday report
Ww had many limits of blues today, as many mackerel as you wanted, a few albacore, and bonito.
The albacore bite was off but, hopefully that will pick up again it is still early in the season We should catch them right through the month of October.
The big Jamaica is also making Offshore Tuna trips. Those trips run through October into early November. You can see our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com. You can also purchase tickets at our website which is a good idea, as many of the trips are selling out.
For further information call 732-528-5014
09/14/2020
Sunday report
Everyone caught lots of fish today but we just didn't have the variety we were hoping for.
Mackerel were thick in both areas we fished with a few albacore.
The pool winner was
Raphael Albano from Jersey City New Jersey with a 7 lb false albacore.
We will be trying different areas on Tuesdays upcoming Bonito / albacore special.
09/07/2020
Bonito - Albacore - Blue fish - and other exotics!
Fishing was very good today. We had a number of Spanish mackerel, King Mackerel, albacore, big blue fish, and a couple of bonito and mackerel.
Everyone did well and some people caught more albacore than others with the high Hooks having over a dozen Albacore and limits of blue fish.
The Jamaica is sold out for the Wednesday trip but there is space available on the limited bonito, albacore, blue fish trips on the 100-foot Paramount on Thursday and Friday leaving 6:30 a.m.
We are fishing areas more likely to hold bonito, albacore, and other exotics for the month of September.
There is also space on the Jamaica for Saturday and Sunday and early next week.
Night blue fishing has been good.
there is space available on the trip leaving 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday night.
to purchase tickets and for further information go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
Wednesday was the best of the two days. We caught bonito, albacore, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, blue fish, mackerel, and six bluefin tuna (to were keeper size)
We even caught a couple of Cobia this week.
Thursday, a large percentage of the catch was albacore, along with a mix of the other species.
Fishing has been good on both day and night trips.
Many of our trips are either sold out or just about sold out the next few days.
There is space available on the night blue fish trips sailing Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM
NIGHT BLUE FISHING WAS GOOD LAST WEEKEND.
We have also added a SPECIAL Limited trip for Sunday evening from 4:30PM until 10:00PM for bonito, albacore, blues, and mackerel.
To see our complete schedule go to our website.
For further information and to purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
We are now taking reservations for 22-hour and 30-hour offshore Tuna/Mahi trips.
Next Thursday and Friday when the big Jamaica is on a 30-hour tuna trip the 100-ft Paramount will be sailing for bonito, albacore, blue fish, and mackerel, etc.
09/01/2020
Tuesday report
Excellent fishing again today!
We had another very good day today! We caught bonito, albacore, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, blue fish, and mackerel.
Everyone on board had coolers full of fish.
The pool winner was
Carlos Velilla from Drexel Hill, PA with a large albacore
It looks good for upcoming trips.
The weekday trips are either sold out or just about sold out at this point.
There is space available on the night blue fish trips sailing Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM
There is also space available on the day trips sailing on Saturday and Sunday at 7:30AM
We have also added a Special Limited trip for Sunday evening from 4:30PM until 10:00PM for bonito, albacore, blues, and mackerel.
08/30/2020
Excellent fishing Saturday!
Fishing was excellent on Saturday with quite a few bonito, some blue fish, and lots of Mackerel.
It was a little breezy in the morning so we anchored, instead of drifting as we have been. It took a little while to get the fish going but after a half an hour we had lots of bonito swimming in the slick and later on mackerel and blue fish.
The pool winner was
Mark Gaskin from spring lake heights New Jersey with an 8 lb Bonito
Epoxy jigs worked best for bonito but some are also caught on Ava-27s and bait.
It looks good for upcoming bonito, albacore, blue fish specials this week.
several lumps not far from Brielle are holding Bonito, Albacore, bluefish, and Mackerel. Recent trips we've also seen a few bluefin tuna, king mackerel, and Spanish mackerel.
08/26/2020
Good Fishing Wednesday!
Space Available Thursday 7:30AM
We had another very good day today with plenty of action. We caught blue fish, a few bonito, a few albacore, lots of mackerel, some good size sea bass, and even a few fluke.
Everyone had coolers full of fish if they wanted that many.
The pool winner was
Mike Madsen from Rapid River Michigan with a 9 lb albacore.
The Jamaica is sailing at 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning, the weather looks good and we expect to have good fishing again.
We also have space available on the trip Sunday sailing 7:30 a.m.
Night blue fish trips
Night blue fish trip sale 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
08/22/2020
8/22 Report
There is still space available on the trip leaving Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. . You can pay cash at the boat or buy tickets online.
There is also space available Monday morning leaving 7:30 a.m.
Fishing was good last night with lots of mackerel and some blues and a few bonito and albacore.
Fishing was good Saturday during the day with many limits of blue fish, the most albacore we have seen all year, some bonito and a bluefin tuna!
The bonito and albacore are finally showing up in good numbers so I expect to catch them tomorrow and Monday.
We are sailing every day at 7:30 a.m. except for Tuesday when we will be on an offshore tuna trip.
Today's pool winner was
Woody Both from Philadelphia with a 20 lb bluefin tuna.
Night trips sail 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and Day trips sail at 7:30 a.m.
08/19/2020
8/19 Report
Super fishing today!
We not only had a great variety but we also had quantity during today's trip.
Today's catch was limits of blue fish, a number of Bonito, some albacore, good numbers of fluke, many limits of sea bass, some Spanish mackerel, and Mahi-mahi.
Today's pool winner was:
Kyan Manuel from Clark NJ with a 4 lb fluke.
There we're larger albacore and Bonito caught today but they were not entered in the pool.
Everyone on board caught plenty of fish today.
The Jamaica will be sailing everyday except Tuesday the next two weeks for bluefish, Bonito, mackerel, and sea bass.
08/19/2020
Offshore Tuna Report
We had good action on our last offshore tuna trip.
It looks good for this tuna season. There are a lot of nice size yellow fin tuna in our area 60 to 70 miles offshore.
We have space available on the trip leaving 11:00 p.m. August 30th.
Our last trip we picked at tuna throughout the day. We caught them on bait and jigs.
The yellow fin have weighed between 50 to 70 lb.
We also caught several skip jacks.
We are scheduled to sell offshore fortuna in September on October and we may add more dates to the schedule.
for further information and to purchase tickets go to
08/08/2020
Night Bluefish Tonight 7:30PM
The Jamaica is sailing tonight and we still have space available.
Sunday we are sailing at 7:30 a.m. and there are a few spots available.
Our offshore tuna trips for this week are sold out. There is space available on the one sailing next Monday night August 17 at 11PM
SATURDAY REPORT
Fishing was very good today. Some people had limits of blue fish, limits of sea bass, and loads of mackerel.
The pool winner was
Carlos Ramos from Philadelphia PA with a 6 lb bonito.
We are sailing tomorrow and have space available. We'll also be sailing Wednesday through Sunday for blue fish, bonito, mackerel, and sea bass at 7: 30AM
offshore tuna fishing has been pretty good. We are catching 50 to 70 lb yellowfin tuna.
Our next trip was openings leaves 11:00 p.m. August 17th.
We will probably add more dates to the schedule.
Canyon tuna trips begin in September.
Fishing was very good today. We started out today jigging blue fish. We caught blues, A few bonito, several Spanish mackerel, mackerel, and Sea Bass.
We moved a little further off shore looking for more bonito and found mackerel and sea bass.
Most people had their limit of sea bass, blues, and a number of mackerel.
It was a beautiful day and everyone had a good catch of fish.
The Jamaica is now sailing everyday, leaving 7: 30AM for blue fish, Bonito, mackerel, sea bass.
Night Blue Fishing
Night blue fishing has been good.
Night blue fish trips run every Friday and Saturday night from 7:30PM till 1AM.
Offshore Tuna 40-70 Miles
We have offshore tuna trips scheduled for an 11:00PM departure on August 2, 3, 9, 10, 17
They are 40 to 70 mile trips for bluefin, yellow fin, and mahi-mahi.
Canyon tuna trips will begin in September
You can see more information and our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com
You can also purchase tickets at our website or call 732-528-5014
07/28/2020
7/28 Report
Offshore Tuna Tuesday
We had some nice yellowfin today up to 70 lbs!
It looks good for next week's trips We are sailing Sunday night and Monday night at 11: 00PM
This Sunday night departure is sold out there is still room for Monday night.
We also have trips scheduled for the following week with Sunday night and Monday night departures.
The Jamaica will be sailing for blue fish, bonito, mackerel, and sea bass Wednesday through Sunday this week at 7: 30AM and there is space available.
Night trips for bluefish sail 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday night
For further information go to www.bigjamaica.com or call the office at 732-528-5014
07/27/2020
7/27/20 Report
Offshore Tuna
We had good action with 50 to 60 lb yellowfin on our Monday offshore tuna trip.
We didn't have any bites in the dark but once the sun came up the yellowfin schooled underneath the boat and began to bite on bait and jigs. Most of the bites were on jigs.
There were a number of fish hooked and lost and the high hook of the day was:
Nate Boll from Pennsburg PA with a limit of yellow fin up to 60 lbs.
We read plenty of fish, loads of bait, and saw lots of whales and dolphin on the surface.
It looks good for upcoming trips. The Jamaica is scheduled to sail offshore for tuna on August 2nd, 3rd, and 9th & 10th.
These trips are strictly limited and tickets can be bought at our website.
Recent blue fish report
Fishing was very good today. We started out today jigging blue fish. Everyone had their limit and we headed offshore to look for some Bonito and mackerel.
We didn't find any bonito today but we did catch mackerel and some nice Sea Bass.
It was a beautiful day and everyone had a good catch of fish.
The big Jamaica will be tuna fishing the next two days but will resume the daily trips on Wednesday leaving 7: 30AM for blue fish, Bonito, mackerel, sea bass.
Night fishing was very good Saturday night with a limit catch for everyone on board. The Blue fish weighed from 1 to 8lbs on the night trip.
Today's pool winner was:
Neptali Trasporte from Bergenfield New Jersey with a four and a half pound blue fish.
It looks good for upcoming trips. The blue fish have been in the same area for a couple of weeks now and we usually read them well and catch them well most days.
We have also been catching quite a few mackerel and some days either ling or sea bass.
07/24/2020
7/24
Excellent fishing today!
The boat caught limits of blues, plenty of mackerel and ling. They also caught one spanish mackerel. There is plenty of space available for tonight, leaving 7:30pm. We are sailing tomorrow morning 7:30 a.m.
We also have space available Saturday night and Sunday.
Go to www.bigjamaica.com for further information or purchase tickets. You may also show up before departure to pay at the boat.
07/24/2020
7-24 Night Report
Night blue fishing tonight 7:30 p.m.
Fishing was very good for night blue fish up to 8 lbs.
Tonight at 7: 30PM and there is space available.
We are sailing in the morning on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. for blues mackerel and sea bass
For information and to purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
07/23/2020
7/23 Report
We had very good fishing again today. Anglers caught limits of bluefish, mackerel, and some sea bass.
The pool winner was:
David Yawger from Knowlton, NJ with a 4 lb blue fish.
Jigging was the best method. Everyone had limits and many people released more.
It looks good for tomorrow and through the weekend.
07/22/2020
7/22 Report
Very good fishing again today, we caught limits of blues, lots of mackerel, ling, and some sea bass.
The pool winner was:
Kevin Nguyen from Aberdeen New Jersey with a three and a half pound ling.
It looks good for tomorrow and the rest of the week.
07/13/2020
SAILING EVERY DAY
BLUES - BONITO - SEA BASS - LING
7:30AM TO 2:30PM
7/13 Report
Fishing was good today. Most people had their limit of blue fish, a couple of sea bass, and a number of Ling.
The big Jamaica scheduled to sail every day at 7:30AM. We are presently catching blue fish, sea bass, and ling. As soon as Bonita move into our area in good numbers we will be fishing for them, along with the blue fish.
The pool winner was:
Ricky Diaz from Allentown PA with a cod.
There are also NGHT TRIPS for blue fish on Friday and Saturday night from 7:30PM until 1:00AM
AFTERNOON TRIPS for Sea Bass and fluke sail Sundays from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30
NEW DATES!
OFFSHORE TUNA July 20, 26, 27 Lv.11 PM (July 20 is Sold Out)
We have scheduled an Offshore tuna trip for BLUEFIN, YELLOWFIN, & MAHI-MAHI on July 20, 26, 27 Space on all of our Extended Range trips is limited and advance reservations are necessary. So BOOK NOW!
for further information go to our website at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
07/11/2020
Blue fishing starts this weekend.
We have been having intermittent phone issues. If our main number (732-528-5014) does not work, please call 732-312-8958.
The Jamaica will be sailing everyday for blue fish. We may also catch some sea bass and ling.
Night trips for blues will sail on Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM until 1:00AM
Sunday afternoon there is a 4:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. trip for Fluke and Sea Bass.
Fishing was very good again Monday. Everyone called plenty of ling, some sea bass, and even a nice Pollock.
It's a big Jamaica will be sailing for sea bass, ling, cod, and flounder everyday including Friday, leaving 7:30AM.
Starting Saturday we will be fishing for blue fish. there have been quite a few sea bass around so I would expect we will catch them mixed in with the blues and possibly a few ling. When Bonito move in and good numbers we will target them along with blue fish.
We have plenty of room on the trips leaving this week.
Capacity is still limited so it is a good idea to purchase tickets in advance, at our website. Www.bigjamaica.com
Right now it looks like you will be able to pay at the dock for most of our trips but Saturday is filling up.
We will be fishing for sea bass, Ling, and cod, everyday through Friday.
Saturday we switch over to blue fish!
We will be sailing every day at 7: 30AM
and half night on Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM
To purchase tickets and For further information go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014.
06/14/2020
6/14 Report
Fishing has been good with many limits of sea bass, some ling mixed in, a few flounder and sometimes several cod.
Night fishing has been fair to good catching ling and an occasional sea bass.
Friday night was the better of the two trips this weekend with the high hook having just over 30 Ling.
On today's trip there were a number of Sea Bass limits, a few ling, a handful of cod and several flounder.
Caren O'Neil from Trenton New Jersey caught a 7 lb cod and her limit of sea bass.
Bill Jones from Lakewood New Jersey caught his limit of sea bass and two Nice flounder.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail every day at 7:30AM.
Night trips sail on Friday night and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. returning approximately 1:00 a.m.
Next week we will have a 5:00PM to 11:00P night lIng trip on Sunday, in addition to the day trip.
06/12/2020
6/12 Report
Fishing was good on the Friday night trip with a high hook of over 30 Ling.
The weather looks great for tonight!
We have a half night ling trip from 7:30 until 1:00 a.m. every Friday night and Saturday night.
there is space available if you would like to go just be down before sailing time tonight.
You can also find information and purchase tickets at our website at www.bigjamaica.com
06/09/2020
6/9 Report
Fishing was very good again today with most people catching a limit of sea bass, a number of ling, and we even had a couple of flounder on the boat today.
06/08/2020
6/8 Report
Sea Bass Fishing has been good everyday.
There is space available on our trip tomorrow, Wednesday and the rest of this week. to book your spot go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014.
Well also have half-night trips for Ling on Friday night and Saturday night leaving 7:30 p.m.
Afternoon sea bass fishing from 4:30 until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday
06/07/2020
6-7 Report - Half Night Ling
Half Night Ling trips will run Friday and Saturday night this coming weekend from 7:30PM until 1AM
High hook at around 20 ling on last night's trip.
Day trips for sea bass and lane sail every day at 7:30AM
06/05/2020
6/5 Report
Fishing was very good again today with limits of sea bass and some ling and flounder mixed in. The weather looks good for upcoming trips!
You can check availability at the calendar on our website for upcoming trips.
06/04/2020
6/4 Report
Excellent fishing again today!
We had excellent sea bass fishing again today with limits all around the boat. We also had some ling, a cod, and released a 6 lb black fish.
We had good action everywhere we fished today.
Fishing has been good everyday. We are reading lots of fish around the wrecks and rocks we have been fishing. It looks good for upcoming trips.
They're currently his space available on the Saturday night trip, and of the Sunday afternoon trip. Also, trips sailing next week.
HALF NIGHT LING Every Saturday Night
On Saturday nights we will have a half night Ling trips sailing 7: 30PM returning approximately 1AM.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY FUN TRIPS
We will also have an afternoon sea bass trip from 4:30 to 8:30 on Sunday.
Full day trips sail every day at 7: 30AM.
Half night fishing, Saturday night 7:30PM until 1AM we will be fishing for Ling, Cod and Pollock
.
Half night trips will run every Saturday night through the summer.
Afternoon trips from 4:30PM until 8:30 on Sunday.
TILEFISH JUNE 22
Special Tilefish trip sails 10PM June 22.
06/03/2020
6-3 Report
Another excellent day of fishing!
Still a few spots left for Thursday and Friday.
1/2 Night Ling Saturday & 4:30PM Sunday afternoon.
We had limits of sea bass for all on board and today, some bling and flounder mixed in
Fishing has been good everyday. It looks good for our upcoming trips.
There is space available Thursday, Friday, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon
06/02/2020
6/2 Report
Very good fishing again today.
We had excellent sea bass fishing again today with limits all around the boat. We also had a good number of ling, several flounder, and a Pollock.
Fishing has been good everyday. We are reading lots of fish around the wrecks and rocks we have been fishing. It looks good for upcoming trips.
06/01/2020
6-1 Report
Very good fishing again today.
Ling and some flounder mixed in too.
We had excellent sea bass fishing again today with limits all around the boat.
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