About Us

Lady M Charters, known formerly as Big M Express is a charter boat that rides along the highlands of New Jersey.
The Lady M is a 36 ft. OSMOND BEAL Down east boat with all state-of-the-art electronics and a twin anchor pulpit system for precise anchoring over wrecks and rock-piles. Powered by a Cummins 370 HP Diesel Engine, she cruises at 15 knots, is fast and comfortable, with a heated cabin, bunks and a head, and lots of deck space. Microwave and coffee maker available for your convenience.
We fish for ALL inshore species IN-SEASON (FLUKE, FLOUNDER, PORGY, SEABASS, STRIPED BASS, BLACKFISH, WEAKFISH, SHARK & COD). Our specialty is BOTTOM -FISHING and STRIPERS. We are also available for SIGHTSEEING cruises.
We provide all bait and tackle (custom rods if needed) and assist, if needed, with rigging, baiting and gaffing/netting your fish. ALL ARE WELCOME ON THE Lady M—experienced as well as non-experienced adults and children. The Lady M has a helpful, courteous and experienced crew.
We are located at SANDY HOOK BAY MARINA on 1 Willow St #1, Highlands, NJ 07732 in HIGHLANDS, NEW JERSEY .
CAPTAIN STEVE has been in the charter boat business since 1999, holds a 100-TON MASTERS NEAR COASTAL LICENSE and has extensive knowledge of the NY Bight area. He has also spent 10 years GIANT TUNA fishing in Gloucester, MA aboard the F/V ODYSEA. Wreck fishing is Captain Steve’s favorite fishing.