The Gambler Deep Sea Fishing Boat

03/23/2025

Can you believe it? It’s almost here! Our first tilefish trip of the season. Departs April 3rd at 11PM and returns April 4th 11PM. Last year was great tile fishing and we are looking forward to the same this year. Come out and join us
and catch ‘em on the Gambler.
Only a few spots left!
Book online at gamblerfishing.net. 

03/17/2025

Gambler crew and myself had a really good time seeing our customers and meeting with potential new Gambler anglers. The show was busy all three days.

This season, Gambler is also sponsoring with Okuma reel and rod company to premier some their gear on board. They have some great equipment and we are very excited to partner with them.

In the picture attachments below, check out the information about a canyon trip that they will be joining us on --and a chance to win a free canyon trip!

Starting April 1st, Gambler will be running our 10AM till 3PM taug trips, fishing daily except Fridays. This is a fun, relaxing trip and a good way to clear the cobwebs.

On Fridays throughout April, Gambler will run a 24 hour tilefish trip. We had some beautiful big tilefish last year. Looking forward to more of the same.

Last season tilefish, we had very good trips on 6 out of 7. Even the guys that came out for the first time tile-dropping did well --as long as they paid attention and took advice from crew. Method and patience are key. On our tilefish trips, we are focused on quality over quantity. Many of our tilefish last year were in the 20-60lb range.

For these trips, the captain needs to watch the wind report very carefully. Too much wind --over 20 knots-- will most likely cancel a trip.

The trips are limited to 24 passengers or less. There are enough bunks for all. Food will be available on board, or you can bring your own (we have a microwave on our galley counter, which you are welcome to use).

Gambler has a limited amount of new conventional or electric rod and reel available.

Bring a large cooler, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and pillow. Wear boots and bring rain gear.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions.

I'm including some tilefish pictures from last season below.

03/17/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth this weekend at the New Jersey Saltwater Fishing Expo, it was great to see so many new faces and to see all of our old friends. We can’t wait to get out on the water starting April 1. A huge congrats to our raffle winner, Steve Milburn!

03/14/2025

We’re set up and ready to go up here in Edison!
Stop by booth 652 to see some familiar Gambler faces, book a trip, ask any questions or just to say hi!

We have a FREE raffle going on, some great day trip specials, the release of our offshore tuna schedule, merch and more!

Friday 12pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

03/13/2025

Who is ready for the fall tuna run? Have any questions about fighting one of these beautiful fish? Ready to book a trip? Come visit us at the Saltwater Expo in Edison NJ, this weekend (3/14-3/16) for the release of our offshore fall schedule!

*if you are unable to make it to the show dates will be released on our website, Facebook and Instagram on Monday!*

03/13/2025

03/12/2025

Spring fishing is right around the corner and we can’t wait to get out!

For the month of April we will be running our lazy man tog trips everyday EXCEPT Friday from 10am-3pm. Reservations are recommended.

We will also be running our 24 hour tile trips. Trips leave at 11pm and return the following day. Our tile fish departure dates are 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/2, 5/6, 5/9 and 5/13. Reservations are required.

Reservations can be made on our website or by calling the office at 732-295-7569.

Don’t forget this weekend 3/14-3/16 we will be up at the Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison NJ. You can book any of these trips at the show as well! Hope to see you there.

02/14/2025

Special update message from Capt Bob about upcoming Expo:

Gambler crew will be a the NJ Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison for our 16th season!

Come and visit us for the premier of our 2025 Canyon Schedule

Sign-up for our special, exciting Offshore Spring Tilefish Trips

Ask us about seasonal trip specials

Buy Gambler apparel
...Or just to chat about our trips.

Whether you have never been out fishing with us before or you fish with us 50 times a year, we will be happy to see you.

Here are a few pictures from last season:

02/12/2025

Come out and see us for the release of our 2025 Tuna schedule at the
NJ Saltwater Fishing Expo
MARCH 14-16, 2025
NEW JERSEY CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION CENTER

02/09/2025

Fresh paint, some new lettering, shiny props, new zincs, many many touch ups and a new dock to kick off 2025!!!

02/01/2025

Just some annual maintenance getting her ready for another year of great fishing!! 🎣

02/01/2025

We look forward to being back fishing in April for Taug and Tile fish.

Trips are available to book online.

01/12/2025

It is with a heavy heart we share:

MaryAnn (Albano) Bogan, 83, of Brick passed away on January 8, 2025 at Community Medical Center in Toms River.
She was born in Neptune, NJ, and grew up very happily in Asbury Park, daughter of James & Agnes (O'Brien) Albano.
She graduated from St. Rose HS where she met her lifetime partner & spouse, Captain Robert (Bob) Bogan. who passed away in 2019. They were married in 1960 and lived in Pt. Pleasant and then Brick where they raised their five children and then enjoyed their grandchildren. They also loved travel, including Italy, Hawaii, California, Florida and many US states.

MaryAnn attended Ocean Co. College where she studied business administration, thusly serving as the bookkeeper of their family business, the party boat "Gambler" in Pt. Pleasant Beach. She also worked for many years as a bank teller, at Ocean National Bank up to Bank of America in Pt. Pleasant.
She was happiest being with her family and loved their get-togethers. She was an avid reader and did word & number puzzles and all kinds of crafts. She really enjoyed birding and walking anywhere. MaryAnn always enjoyed Alumni parties with St Rose classmates and meetings with friends. She was a beautiful, caring soul and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She was pre-deceased by her in-laws, Jack and Elsie Bogan, husband Captain Bob, brothers Jimmy and Dominic; sisters Lena, Theresa, and their spouses.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Captain Robert Jr. & Susan; Stephen & Adriana; Andrew & Kim; Lee-Anne & Matt; and Captain Michael & Pam. Grandchildren Tara (and husband Captain Chris & step-daughter Parker), Stephen, Paige, Andrew, Sean, Jack, Olivia, Ashley & her daughter Annalise, and Marie.
She is also survived by her relatives in the Albano Family – her sister Bunnie & her husband Jerry, Charlie & his wife Arlene; in the Bogan Family – Barbara, Marie & Ernie, John & Lynn; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and in-laws, and friends, especially Denise.
A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 4-8pm at O’Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Rd., Brick. Family reflections will conclude the evening at 7:30pm. Cremation was private.

Condolences may be sent directly to the family by visiting www.obrienfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the St. Rose Class of 1959 or to the National Audubon Society.

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01/06/2025

Happy new year!

Thank you all for an awesome 2024 season! You are amazing customers that have become friends. We look forward to another bountiful catch together in 2025.
The April and May 2025 Tile trips are presently available to book online at our website (gamblerfishing.net) or by calling 732-295-7569. Please join us at the Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison NJ; March 14-16 2025 for the release of our 2025 Tuna Shedule.
Please call 732-295-7569 with any questions.

Join us on The Gambler for fishing charters in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey! Catch tuna, striped bass, sea bass & more. Book your charter online now!

12/27/2024

12/27 Update on the Offshore Seabass Trip

Capt Bob has been monitoring the weather for your offshore trip, which would leave Sunday night. He was hoping that the seas forecast would improve but it is showing worse, with seas over 10ft.

Unfortunately for all of us, he has decided that it is best to cancel.

Please call 732-295-7569 If you already had a booking.

We do not have any further trips for this season, but we are looking forward to our exciting spring tilefish trips and other exciting trips in 2025

Thanks for your understanding

12/26/2024

Our offshore sea bass trip on Monday was good fishing. You had to work at it but I believe everyone caught their limit. Some extra big porgies in the mix, too. One more trip, leaving Sunday night into Monday. Still spots available.

Went out for striped bass today. Slow morning but by 11AM I saw some readings and we caught a good mix of slots and bonus fish with a few throw-backs.

We did not have enough to go tomorrow (Friday) But will be headed out Saturday by 7:30 Wind and seas look good --don't let a little rain keep you home; we all have rain gear

12/25/2024

The Gambler Captains and Crew would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah! 🎄🕎

12/21/2024

Very light on customers yesterday, NE wind and drizzle was more than anticipated. But we decided to give it a shot. The seas were lumpy but manageable.

Starting drifts just North of Seaside in 60+ feet, we caught stripers ranging in size from 24" to 35". It was pretty good action on A-47 lures, despite the fast drift. By mid-morning the seas and rain were getting heavier and since we had a decent catch, we returned a little early.

No sail today
No sail tomorrow (lack of sign-ups due to weather forecasts)
No sail Monday (We will be offshore Sea Bass fishing)

There is still open spots for our offshore sea bass trip, leaving tomorrow night. Just call the office and leave a message if you'd like to join us. 732-295-7569

Gift certificates available -- buy directly online or leave a message and someone will call you back --732-295-7569

Hoping to get out at least a couple more times for stripers between the 26th and the 31st. The striped bass are moving, so there is no guarantee but Gambler will give it her best shot.