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to fulfi ll your group's inshore and offshore fi shing adventures. Open boat, private charters, and sunset cruises. Sailing daily 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM. See website for current rates. BRIELLE Sailing from Bogan's Deep Sea Fishing Center, 800 Ashley Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08736. Free parking. JAMAICA Captain Howard Bogan (732) 528-5014 www.bigjamaica.com Facebook: facebook.com/TheBigJamaica The 125-foot Jamaica is New Jersey's largest and fastest party fi shing boat. Sailing daily year- round. Snack bar, heated handrails, optional fi sh cleaning service available. continued on page 16 Party Boat Tips and Advice Before you head on down to the docks, here's some tips and advice. • Anglers do not need an individual fishing license when fishing on a party boat. However, when fishing on their own, anglers must register for free with the New Jersey Salt Water Recreational Registry at www.nj.gov/dep/ saltwaterregistry. • In most instances, you can keep any fish that you catch as long as it meets National Marine Fisheries Service and New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife regulations. Anglers who choose to keep illegal fish risk strict fines and severe penalties. If you are unsure about whether the fish you just caught is regulation, ask a deck hand. • While some boats do not require advanced reservations, it's always a good idea to call or check the boat's website or social media feed to secure your spot and to make sure the trip you plan on enjoying is not sold out. • Likewise, check your boat's website and social media feed before leaving to make sure that the day's fishing trips have not been cancelled due to weather, fishery regulations, or for other rea- sons. Even though it might seem pleasant where you are, all it takes is a small windy system a few miles offshore to change the boat's plans. • All posted rates and schedules are subject to change. • Plan to arrive at least thirty to forty-five minutes before your boat is set to sail so that you have enough time to park, unload your gear, and get your perfect spot on the rail. • As a rule of thumb, children age six and older are usually permitted on party boats (when accompanied by an adult) and have a separate rate. Check with your boat beforehand for minimum age requirements. • All boats have both a strict alcohol policy and a zero tolerance drug policy. Guests 21 and older are limited to bringing four to six beers in cans only (no bottles). Hard alcohol is not permitted onboard any of the vessels. • If you bring your own food and/or a cooler, make sure you do not bring glass bottles. Local lore and legend suggest that bananas on a fish- ing vessel are bad luck, so it's a good idea to leave your bananas at home. • Other items you should bring: sunscreen, sun- glasses, a few rags, rubber boots, rain gear, and an extra sweatshirt. Consider dressing in layers as it might be a pleasant day at your location, but thirty degrees cooler with a gusty wind on the water. If you do not have your own rod or tackle, most boats provide rentals and tackle for a nominal fee. • Make sure you tip the crew as they rely on your generosity for their livelihood just like servers and bartenders. Boats are listed by town from north to south. All boats are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified with a properly licensed captain on board. Call or check the boat's website or social media for up-to-date health and safety regulations, rates, sailing times, and fishing reports—as well as what they're fishing for—as each boat may vary. Advance reservations and prepayment online may be required. The Paramount heading out. facebook.com/Paramountfishing GOLDEN EAGLE Captain Rich Falcone and Captain Jim O'Grady (732) 681-6144 www.goldeneaglefi shing.com Email: contact@goldeneaglefi shing.com Facebook: facebook.com/goldeneaglepartyboat Instagram: @belmargoldeneagle The Golden Eagle is built for speed and comfort, allowing for more fi shing time during a comfort- able relaxing day in the ocean. Sailing daily April - Dec. 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Adults: $90.; Seniors: $75.; First responders and active military: $70.; Children 12 and under: $65.; spinning rod: $15.; rod rental: $10. Offshore giant sea bass, canyon mahi, inshore exotics, and sunset cruises avail- able; consult website for details. Full galley with breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, optional fi sh cleaning service. Corporate and private charters. MISS BELMAR PRINCESS AND ROYAL MISS BELMAR Captains Alan Shinn and Captain Lenny Forsyth (732) 681-6866 or (732) 681-0030 www.missbelmar.com Email: missbelmar@aol.com Facebook: facebook.com/MissBelmarPrincess Instagram: @MissBelmar Email: missbelmar@aol.com The Miss Belmar Princess and the Royal Miss Belmar pride themselves on being two of the best party boats along the Jersey Shore. Sailing daily April - Dec. Full galley, tackle for sale, optional fi sh cleaning service. Sight-seeing and sunset cruises. Corporate and private charters. OCEAN EXPLORER Captain Bobby Quinn (848) 565-0519 www.oceanexplorerbelmar.com Email: oceanexplorerbelmar@hotmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Ocean-Explorer -204711249565857 The 100-foot Ocean Explorer fi shing vessel fea- tures spacious decks and a clean interior area with tables available. Sailing daily year-round, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. June 17 - Sept. 14: sunset fi shing. Rod rental available. See website for current schedule and rates. Whale and dolphin watching cruises. PARKER PETE'S EXPRESS Captain Tommy Dudek (732) 496-5028 www.parkerpetefi shing.com Facebook: facebook.com/parkerpetes Parker Pete's Express is the newest edition to the Belmar Marina and was formerly known as the Deep Adventure. The 55' boat boasts twin Detroit 892 turbos, all new electronics, and USCG safety equipment. The Express is ready JAMAICA II Captain Joseph Bogan (732) 618-1241 or (732) 458-3188 www.jamaicaii.com Facebook: facebook.com/J2fi shing The 90-foot Jamaica II party boat holds the world record for biggest ling. Sailing daily year- round. Climate controlled cabin, free bait, fi sh cleaning service available. Corporate and private charters. PARAMOUNT Captains Francis Bogan and Dennis Bogan (732) 528-2117 www.wreckmasters.com Email: Paramount@wreckmasters.com Facebook: facebook.com/Paramountfi shing The 100-foot Paramount has provided the ul- timate party boat fi shing experience for nearly eighty years. Sailing daily year-round. Snack bar, heated handrails, rod rentals, optional fi sh cleaning service available.

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