Fishing Report

Fishing Report

Offshore Tuna Now Sailing
09/25/2024

OFFSHORE TUNA - Available Dates on Our Calendar Through October

Night Bluefish - Saturday 7:30PM - 1:30AM

Giant Sea Bass Trips Start November 1 - Limited Trips - Reserve Now!

100' Paramount Special Bonito - Mackerel - Bluefish Albacore trips sail 6:30AM


Bonito - Albacore - Offshore Tuna - Night Blues
09/04/2024

BONITO - ALBACORE - MACKEREL - BLUES
The big Jamaica will be sailing this weekend for Bonito, albacore, mackerel, and bluefish.
Fishing has been good.
We have been chumming and catching the fish on both Jigs and Bait. Jigs have been the best producer.
NIGHT BLUEFISH
We are sailing for bluefish Saturday night sailing 7:30pm
OFFSHORE TUNA
We also have Tuna trips sailing this week.
The first trip leaves Sunday night at 9PM returning between 5 and 7 PM Monday.
Next is a 31 hour trip leaving Tuesday morning 7 AM.
There is space available on both of these trips.
100’ Paramount
Paramount will be selling for Bonito albacore blues leaving 6:30 AM on Thursday and Friday
Today they had very good fishing for Bonito with some blues and albacore mixed in.
 
You can see further information and purchase tickets for all of our trips at www.bigjamaica.com
You can usually pay the boat for most of our trips.
For further information, call 732-528-5014

Offshore Tuna - Blues - Bonto - Mackerel
08/18/2024

Offshore Tuna Sailing 9PM Monday

We have space available on the Offshore Tuna trip sailing 9PM Monday August 19.

The Jamaica sails 9PM, boarding begins at 8PM

For further information and to purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014.

Daily trips for Mackerel - Bluefish & Bonito sail at 7:30 AM Wednesday through Sunday this week.

You can see our complete schedule at our website at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014

Saturday Report - BLUES - BONITO - MACKEREL
Fishing was excellent today from the start to the finish.
We caught bonito, limits of bluefish, and plenty of mackerel, plus Sea Bass.
Everyone went home with Coolers full of fish.
The pool winner was
George Perez from Jackson, New Jersey with a 7 pound bluefish.
It looks good for upcoming trips. There are several areas holding plenty of bluefish, mackerel, and Bonito in close proximity to Brielle.
The Jamaica will be sailing every day from Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 AM this week and night trips on Friday and Saturday night from 7:30 PM until 1 AM
We have plenty of space available on the Tuna trip sailing Monday night at 9 PM
For further information to purchase tickets go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014

Blues Were Biting Today - Sailing 7:30AM Friday & Sunday - Nites Fri & Sat 7:30PM
07/25/2024

There were good reports of bluefish biting today. The Jamaica will sail at 7:30AM Friday and Sunday (Saturday is sold out)

Night trips will sail 7:30PM Friday & Saturday.

To see our complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014


Blues Were Biting Today
07/25/2024

Offshore Tuna Report
07/25/2024

Sailing 7:30AM
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday .
Sold out Saturday morning.
Night Trips Friday & Saturday 7:30PM
OFFSHORE TUNA REPORT
We had good action on our offshore tuna trip Monday night, into Tuesday.
Reports from the mid range area we fished last week were not good Monday so, we headed offshore a little further. Nothing happened in the dark, but a little after sunrise, we started to see plenty of life on the surface. There were whales, dolphin, even a few tuna on the surface.
We ran over big schools of Bait with readings of Tuna above and below them.
It was not rough, but it was a little breezy and the drift was fairly quick. The fish were moving so anchoring was not effective. We had to keep moving, and drifting over the schools of Bait and Tuna.
We were chunking, however, they were not interested in our chunks, as all of the fish were caught on Jigs.
150g to 200 g size Jigs were the best.
It did not seem to matter what type, both traditional hammer style jigs, streaker, jigs, and other types produced hits.
It looks good for upcoming trips.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail offshore every Monday night in July and then, Sunday and Monday nights in August.
Daily trips sail 7:30AM
The rest of the week we will be sailing at 7:30 AM for whatever type of Fishing is best.
Presently ling and Sea Bass has been the best however, bluefish, mackerel, and Bonito should be in our area any day.
If Bonito move into our range in good numbers we also schedule some special trips for them.
SOUTHERN CANYON TILEFISH TRIPS
We have also added a couple of southern Canyon tile Fish trips to our schedule
You can see our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com
For further information, call 732-528-5014

Saturday Report 7-20-24
07/21/2024

Saturday Report
We did not find any bluefish or mackerel today, however, we had a limit of Seabass and we picked at the Ling throughout the day, and even a few whiting.
The pool winner was
Kim Grady from Weatherly, Pa with a jumbo Ling.
It looks good for tomorrow and Monday, the weather looks calm.
Jamaica is sailing at 7:30 AM on Sunday and Monday, there’s a 4 PM till 8 PM trip for fluke.
Monday night we have a Tuna trip leaving at 9 PM.
Our last tuna trip was a good one and we still have a few spots available for the Monday night departure .
You can see our complete schedule and purchase tickets for all of our trips at www.bigjamaica.com, or call 732-528-5014
You can also pay the boat for most of our trips.

Friday Report
07/19/2024

Night Fishing
Friday & Saturday 7:30PM
Days, this weekend
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
7:30 AM departure
Fluke - Sunday - 4 PM till 9 PM
Offshore Tuna sails 9 PM Monday, July 22
Friday report
It was a beautiful day on the ocean today and we had a mixed bag for the catch.
We had a few mackerel, a couple of bluefish, decent catches of ling, and a Sea Bass limit for everyone. (Sea Bass limit is currently one per person.)
The pool winner was
Non Thach from Philadelphia Pa with a 3 1/2 pound Sea Bass
It looks good for tomorrow. The weather report is great for the weekend.
NIGHT FISHING TRIPS
We are also sailing at night for Ling and Bluefish at 7:30 PM on Friday night and Saturday night.
Last weekend we had good catches of ling. The weekend before we caught Blue Fish and Ling.
OFFSHORE TUNA
There’s space available on our offshore tuna trip sailing approximately 9 PM on Monday night July 22.
Our last Shore tuna trip was a good one.
We have also added two southern Canyon tile Fish looking for bigger tilefish.
The Jamaica will sail at 10 PM on August 6 and August 13.
For further information go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014

Tuna Report - Good Trips 7/16
07/18/2024

Offshore Tuna Report
Sailing Everyday 7:30AM
Fri & Sat Nite 7:30PM
Sunday 4PM - 9PM - Fluke
Offshore Tuna Monday nights 9PM
Southern Canyon Tile Trips Aug 6, 13
Tuna Report 7/16/24
We had good action on our tuna trip that sailed Monday night.
Just after sunrise we saw whales, dolphin, tuna chicks and big readings of tuna and bait.
The area was loaded with sandeels.
We had shots at the Tuna on Jigs and a few bites on Bait. There were also some big bluefish in the area and a couple of bonito.
120g streaker Jigs of various brands, produced the most bites yesterday.
By the end of the trip we had our limits of under 47 inch bluefin tuna, a number of big blues, and a couple of Bonito.
Our next Tuna trip sails Monday, July 22 at 9 PM, and there is space available.
 
Southern Canyon tile Fish trips looking for a bigger tile are sailing 10 PM August 6, and 13th.
 
Daily trips for Ling - Mackerel - Bluefish & Sea Bass sail at 7:30 AM.
You can see our complete schedule at our website at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014

7-11 Report
07/13/2024

7/11 Report
Sailing Friday 7:30AM
Saturday 7:30AM & 7:30PM
Sunday 7:30AM
4PM - 8PM - fluke
On our last trip we caught some bluefish, a few mackerel, some bonito, and sea bass.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail every day at 7:30 am and nights in the weekends.
Tuna fishing has been good offshore.
We still have space on the trip sailing 9pm Monday July 15.
To see our complete schedule go to www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014

Tilefish Report
07/13/2024

Tilefish Report 7-10-24
We had another very good Tile fish trip yesterday.
Everyone had an easy limit of Golden tile and we also caught a number of blueline tile.
The largest fish was a 25 pounder caught by Anthony DeMatteo from Brick, New Jersey.
We saw plenty of tuna on the surface throughout the day.
It looks good for our upcoming Tuna trips that start on July 15th.
We saw several schools of Tuna during the day but since we were tile fishing, we didn’t bother with them. That is, until a school popped up in front of the boat as we were making a move. We stopped and we hooked up three Bluefin, landing two.
Starting July 15, we will be making at least one tuna trip per week when we are not fishing for mackerel and blues.
Our next tilefish trip is scheduled for a 10PM departure on September 8th, and we may add another trip in August.
To see our complete schedule, purchase tickets and for further information go to www.bigjamaica.com
Can also call 732-528-5014

Another Good Day
07/03/2024

Another good Day Today!
Fishing was good again today, everyone caught plenty of ling plus their Sea Bass.
The big Jamaica is scheduled to sail 7:30 AM tomorrow morning and we have plenty of space available.
 
We have a fireworks cruise sailing at 7:30 PM on July 4th and there is space available on that trip.
We are scheduled to sale at 7:30 AM every day right now now we are catching Ling and Seabass.
Fishing has been good
Today’s pool winner was:
Brent Hoffman from Philadelphia. PA was a big Sea Bass.
Nitro for sale on Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 PM. Normally we are fishing for blues at night but right now the link Fishing has been good and that’s what we will be doing. 7:30 PM until 1 AM.
TILEFISH
Our last tilefish trip was very good with limits for everyone on board of Golden tile and also a number of limits of blue line Tile
The next trip Sunday night, July 7 at 11 PM and there is space available
Tuna fishing is heating up in the canyons and we are scheduled to sell on July 15
You can see our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com or you can also purchase tickets for all of our trips.
Walk-ons are welcome and you can also pay cash at Boat.
For further information, go to our website or call 732-528-5014

Very Good Fishing Ling & Sea Bass - Tilefish Trip 11PM July 7 - Space Available
07/01/2024

Very Good Fishing
Sailing Daily 7:30AM
Another good day catching Ling today.
We are looking for bluefish and mackerel every day however, we did not run into any on the way out, so we switched over to ling Fishing.
Fishing was good with everyone going home with a bunch of tasty fillets.
As of July 1 anglers are allowed to keep a Sea Bass along with everthing else they catch.
The pool winner was:
Farzad I from Malbern PA with a large ling.
The Jamaica is scheduled to sail every day, including July 4th at 7:30 AM, returning approximately 2:30 PM
Night trip sale on Friday and Saturday nights, weather permitting at 7:30 PM until 1 AM
July 4th Fireworks Cruise!!
We have a fireworks cruise scheduled for a 7:30 PM departure on July 4 and there is plenty of space available
Tile fish
Next Tile fish trip at 11 PM on July 7
Tuna trips
Summertime tuna trips begin on July 15
You can see our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com
You can purchase tickets there or pay at the boat
For further information, call 732-528-5014

Tilefish Report - New Date 7-7-24 11PM
06/22/2024

Tile fish report
NEW DATE
lv 11pm July 7th
 
We have have added a new Tile fish trip leaving 11 PM July 7
This is a 26 hour trip
 
Our our last trip was excellent!
Everyone on board easily caught their limits of golden tile, and a number of passengers had their limit of blue line Tile.
Tile fish were caught on both Bait and Jigs, both worked a very well.
The pool winner was Jose Lozano from Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Tilefishing has been exceptional this season with limit catches, common.
You can purchase tickets at www.bigjamaica.com or call 732-528-5014

Saturday Report 6-22-24
06/22/2024

Saturday report
We found some schools of bluefish offshore and jigged some for a while until that bite slowed down.
After that, we anchored and chummed and caught a good number of ling.
We saw some mackerel and bluefish come under the boat a few times, but they did not bite.
Everyone caught some Iing, the high Hook had 25
Friday Night Report
Fishing was slow last night, but anglers wound up with good catches of ling.
We have been anchoring and chumming at the Reef which is where we have been catching a few blues.
We have an anchoring over Rockpile so people are able to drop to the bottom and catch ling.
You can see our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com or you can also purchase tickets for all of our trips
You can also buy tickets at the boat
For further information, call 732-528-5014

Sea Bass Time! 7AM Everyday & 4PM-9PM Saturday, & Sunday
05/15/2024

SEA BASS TIME
Every day 7AM starting May 18.
&
4PM - 9PM Trips
Saturday & Sunday
Seabass season opens and we will be sailing every day at 7AM.
Afternoon trips sail on the weekends this weekend will be running at 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
You can see our complete schedule at www.bigjamaica.com for further information call 732-528-5014

Sea Bass 7AM Everyday & 4PM-9PM Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
05/12/2024

Starting May 18 the big Jamaica will sail everyday at 7AM - 3:30PM for Sea Bass

Also 4PM - 9PM Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

go to www.bigjmaica.com or call 732-528-5014


Tilefish Tuesday 11PM May 14 -
05/12/2024

Very Good Tilefish Trip Wednesday!
Space Available Saturday night leaving 10PM 5/11
NEW Date added
Sails 11PM 5/14
Excellent Tilefish Trip!
Fishing was excellent on the tilefish trip that returned early Monday morning.
Everyone caught their limit of Golden Tilefish
The pool winner was:
Danny Ciaburri from Oak Ridge NJ
We had one drift that covered over 4 miles.
it looks good for our upcoming trips.
We have space available on our tilefish trips sailing 10pm May 11,
11pm May 14, and 10pm June 19.
SEA BASS
begins on May 17
We have all day trips every day and 4pm-9pm trips Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Striped bass Friday & Saturday this week at 6:30am.
For further information and view our schedule go to www.bigJamaica.com or call 732-528-5014
OUR NEXT TILE TRIP
is set to sail at 10 PM Saturday night, May 11
There is another trip scheduled for a May 14th departure and one for June 19
We may add another trip or two to our schedule .
STRIPED BASS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
There is currently space available on all the trips, including the Tile fish trips.

Sailing Saturday 7AM Tilefish 10PM 5/4 - Boat Limit Last Trip
05/03/2024

Very Good Tilefish Trip!
****Sailing Saturday 10PM 5/4***
Fishing was very good on the Tile fishing trip Wednesday.
Capt Dale reported they had a boat limit of Golden Tilefish up to 20 pounds.
It was a little slow first thing in the morning, but Fishing improved as the day went on. We continue to catch fish until it was time to head in.
We also caught one bluefin tuna .
The pool winner was:
Klayd Chernovsky from Brookhaven, PA with the 20 pound tile fish.
It looks good for our upcoming trips as the amount of dogfish was considerably less than on previous trips and, the size of the tile fish was much better.
OUR NEXT TILE TRIP is set to sail at 10 PM Saturday night, May 4
There is another trip scheduled for a May 11th departure and one for June 19
NEW DATE 11PM 5/14
We may add another trip or two to our schedule.
 
SATURDAY LING AND COD 7AM
Saturday the Jamaica will be fishing for ling and cod from 7 AM until 3 PM
There is currently space available on all the trips, including the tilefish trips.
 
SEA BASS SEASON opens on May 17 with the amount of Sea Bass showing up already. It should be a good one.
The big Jamaica will be sailing for Sea Bass every day until it closes on June 20th
You can see our complete schedule at our website at www.bigjamaica.com
Walk-ons are welcome on our trips however, if you want priority boarding, you can purchase tickets at the website also.
For further information, call 732-528-5014

Now Bottom Fishing
04/14/2024

Blackfish, Ling & Cod

7AM - 3PM

Saturday & Sunday April 20, 21, 27, 28

The Jamaica will be sailing this weekend for Blackfish, Ling, and cod.

We are sailing at 7AM until 3PM. We will be fishing in 90 to 120' of water.

Fishng has improved.

To reserve space Go To Our Calendar . Walk-ons are welcome and you can pay at the boat.

Tilefish Trips Sail 10PM April 30, May 4,  11,  June 19, Sept 8

Summer Tuna trips & Tilefish Trips have been added:

Tuna Sail: 10 PM   July 15, 22, 29    August 2, 5, 12, 18, 19,    Sept 4

Afternoon Seabass Trips have been added to the calendar- 4-9 pm. These trips are between May 18th- June 18th

Bogan's Basin: 800 Ashley Avenue Brielle, NJ 08730.   Email: fish@bigjamaica.com

Reserve Now @ www.bigjamaica.com or call our office at: 732-528-5014