NJ Shore Fishing — Live Conditions & Reports
Outgoing tide•43°F water•SSE 22 mph
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Waning Crescent
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March
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43°F
Water Temp
NOAA Buoy 44065
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Outgoing
Tide Flow
Sandy Hook #8531680
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22 mph
Wind SSE
Gusts 27 mph
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6%
Waning Crescent
Illumination
⭐
90
Solunar Rating
Major Period
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Top Spots Right Now
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Long Branch Beach
striped-bass, bluefish
4
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Sandy Hook Beach
striped-bass, bluefish
0
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Sea Bright Beach
striped-bass, bluefish
0
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Tide Schedule
⬇️
low Tide
-0.1 ft
1:00 PM
Mon
⬆️
high Tide
4.4 ft
7:04 PM
Mon
⬇️
low Tide
0.0 ft
1:14 AM
Tue
⬆️
high Tide
4.9 ft
7:21 AM
Tue
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Best Fishing Windows
🌊High Tide Window
6:04 PM - 8:04 PM🪨Low Tide Structure
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM🌇Dusk Bite
4:30 - 6:00 PM⚡Major Feeding
2:15 AM - 4:15 AM◇Minor Feeding
9:22 AM - 10:22 AM🐟
What's Biting in March
Water Temp: 43°F • Real-time species activity
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Blackfish (Tautog)
42-58°F optimal
🔥 Hot
💡 Prime winter fishing! 5 fish limit Jan-Mar. Target jetties, wrecks, structure.
📏15" min • 5 fish limit
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Winter Flounder
38-50°F optimal
🔥 Hot
💡 Best fishing as water warms
📏12" min • 2 fish limit
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Showing 67 locations across 4 counties
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Surf Beaches
23 spotsSandy Hook Beach
surf - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)Smooth Dogfish
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Last 2 hours of incoming through first hour of outgoing
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast parallel to troughsWalk and wade the sandbarsBucktail with trailer
Pro Tips
- -Fish the last 2 hrs incoming through first hour out
- -Gunnison Beach holds bigger fish
Hazards:Strong currents at north tip, Crowds in summer
Parking:National Park lots, $20/day in season
Walk:5-15 min depending on lot
Sea Bright Beach
surf - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishKingfish (Northern Whiting)Smooth Dogfish
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Beach is steep - high tide puts you closer to fish
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Parking:Street parking, municipal lots
Walk:2-5 min
Long Branch Beach
surf - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Kingfish (Northern Whiting)Smooth Dogfish
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Moving water key - avoid dead slack
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Parking:Seven Presidents lot, street parking
Walk:5 min
Asbury Park / Deal Beach
surf - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Best 2 hours before high through 1 hour after
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Parking:Asbury lots, Deal street parking
Walk:5 min
Belmar Beach
surf - Monmouth County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Kingfish (Northern Whiting)*Blackfish (Tautog)
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Incoming tide pushes bait against jetties
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Parking:Municipal lots, metered street
Walk:3-5 min
Spring Lake Beach
surf - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishKingfish (Northern Whiting)
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Parking:Limited street parking
Walk:5 min
Manasquan Beach
surf - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)Smooth Dogfish
Faces
SE
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Outgoing pulls bait from inlet
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Parking:Main beach lot
Walk:5 min
Island Beach State Park - North
surf - Ocean County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Kingfish (Northern Whiting)Weakfish (Sea Trout)
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Incoming pushes bait into troughs
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Hazards:No cell service in spots, Long walk out
Parking:Park lots (A areas)
Walk:5-20 min depending on spot
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Jetties and Structure
15 spotsShark River North Jetty
jetty - Monmouth County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefish*Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)sea-bass
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Fish the rips on outgoing. Tog around rocks on slack.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Cast from rocksVertical jigBottom fish for tog
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Wear korkers/cleats
- -Never turn back to waves
Hazards:Slippery rocks, Strong currents, Rogue waves
Parking:Belmar L Street or marina lot
Walk:10-15 min to tip
Manasquan North Jetty
jetty - Monmouth County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefish*Blackfish (Tautog)togFluke (Summer Flounder)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Legendary striper spot. Last 2 hours of outgoing is prime.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Cast from rocksVertical jigBottom fish for tog
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Wear korkers/cleats
- -Never turn back to waves
Hazards:Very strong currents, Slippery rocks, Crowded in fall
Parking:Fishermans Cove lot
Walk:15 min to tip
Manasquan South Jetty (Point Pleasant)
jetty - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefish*Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Mirror image of north jetty. Same great fishing.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Cast from rocksVertical jigBottom fish for tog
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Wear korkers/cleats
- -Never turn back to waves
Hazards:Very strong currents, Slippery rocks
Parking:Point Pleasant Inlet lot
Walk:15 min to tip
Barnegat Inlet North Jetty
jetty - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefish*Blackfish (Tautog)Weakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)
Faces
SE
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Legendary striper spot. Outgoing rips are prime.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Cast from rocksVertical jigBottom fish for tog
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Wear korkers/cleats
- -Never turn back to waves
Hazards:Very strong currents, Slippery rocks, Long walk, Dangerous in E/SE wind
Parking:Barnegat Light State Park lot
Walk:20-30 min to tip
Barnegat Inlet South Jetty
jetty - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefish*Blackfish (Tautog)Weakfish (Sea Trout)Smooth Dogfish
Faces
NE
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Less crowded than north jetty. Same great fishing.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Cast from rocksVertical jigBottom fish for tog
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Wear korkers/cleats
- -Never turn back to waves
Hazards:Strong currents, Slippery rocks, 4WD access only
Parking:IBSP 4WD permit area
Walk:10-15 min from beach
Bay Head - Twilight Lake Jetty
jetty - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)*Blackfish (Tautog)Weakfish (Sea Trout)
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Fish the inlet current, cast parallel to rocks
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Cast from rocksVertical jigBottom fish for tog
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Wear korkers/cleats
- -Never turn back to waves
Hazards:Slippery rocks, Strong currents
Parking:Street parking on Twilight Road
Walk:5 min
Ortley Beach North Jetty
jetty - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)*Blackfish (Tautog)Kingfish (Northern Whiting)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Fish the pocket at base of jetty on outgoing
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Cast from rocksVertical jigBottom fish for tog
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Wear korkers/cleats
- -Never turn back to waves
Hazards:Slippery rocks, Strong currents
Parking:Street parking with meters in summer
Walk:5-10 min
Normandy Beach Jetty
jetty - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefish*Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Work the deep holes on outgoing
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Cast from rocksVertical jigBottom fish for tog
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Wear korkers/cleats
- -Never turn back to waves
Hazards:Slippery rocks
Parking:Limited street parking
Walk:5 min
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Fishing Piers
5 spotsLong Branch Fishing Pier
pier - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Kingfish (Northern Whiting)Fluke (Summer Flounder)
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Fish under lights at night. Incoming pushes bait.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Hazards:Crowds in summer
Parking:Pier parking lot
Belmar Fishing Pier
pier - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Kingfish (Northern Whiting)mackerel
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Classic NJ fishing pier. Night fishing under lights.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Hazards:Crowds in summer, Check pier conditions
Parking:Belmar beach lots
Keansburg Fishing Pier
pier - Monmouth County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassWeakfish (Sea Trout)Bluefish*Winter Flounder
Faces
N
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Raritan Bay pier. Good for weakfish and stripers.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Hazards:Busy area in summer
Parking:Keansburg amusement area lots
Beach Haven Fishing Pier
pier - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Northern Puffer (Blowfish)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)*Winter FlounderBluefish
Faces
W
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Bay fishing from pier - puffers and fluke
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Parking:Bay Avenue parking
Ventnor Fishing Pier
pier - Atlantic County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishKingfish (Northern Whiting)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)
Faces
E
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Incoming brings bait to pier pilings. High tide = deeper water, bigger fish.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Fan cast the troughsWalk and fish structureMatch the hatch
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Moving water is key
- -First light is prime
Hazards:Crowded in summer, No shelter from weather
Parking:Free street parking on Suffolk Ave
Walk:2 min from parking
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Inlets
14 spotsShark River Inlet
inlet - Monmouth County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)*Blackfish (Tautog)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Strong outgoing pulls bait - prime time. Avoid opposing wind/current.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift bucktails with currentBounce bottom for togPlug the rips
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Outgoing tide creates killer rips
- -Work both jetties for tog
Hazards:Strong currents, Slippery rocks, Rogue waves on jetty
Parking:Belmar marina lot, street parking
Walk:5-10 min to jetty tip
Manasquan Inlet
inlet - Monmouth County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)*Blackfish (Tautog)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Last 2hrs outgoing is money time. Inlet rips hold bait.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Work the pocket (inlet side)Bounce bottom for flukeVertical jig the channel
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Last 2hrs outgoing is prime time
- -South jetty from Pt Pleasant
Hazards:Very strong currents, Slippery jetty, Boat traffic
Parking:Fishermans Cove (north), Inlet lot (south)
Walk:10-15 min to tips
Little Egg Inlet
inlet - Ocean County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Smooth DogfishSandbar Shark
Faces
SE
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Fish inlet current - strong currents, experienced anglers only
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Outgoing tide is usually best
- -Fish the slack for tog
Hazards:Strong currents, Dangerous wading, Limited access
Parking:Limited - Holgate access
Barnegat Inlet
inlet - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefish*Blackfish (Tautog)togFluke (Summer Flounder)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Outgoing rips are legendary. DANGEROUS with east wind.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Outgoing tide is usually best
- -Fish the slack for tog
Hazards:Extremely strong currents, Dangerous in opposing wind/tide, Slippery rocks
Parking:IBSP or Barnegat Light SP
Walk:15-25 min to tips
Manasquan Inlet (Boat)
inlet - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)bonito
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Fish the rips outside the jetties
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Outgoing tide is usually best
- -Fish the slack for tog
Hazards:Strong currents, Boat traffic, Breaking waves on ebb
Parking:Launch from Point Pleasant, Brielle
Barnegat Inlet (Boat)
inlet - Ocean County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)black-drum
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Work the shoals and jetty tips
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Outgoing tide is usually best
- -Fish the slack for tog
Hazards:Dangerous inlet - study conditions, Shifting bars, Strong current
Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light
Great Egg Inlet (Boat)
inlet - Atlantic County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)tog
Faces
SE
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Productive inlet with good structure
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Outgoing tide is usually best
- -Fish the slack for tog
Hazards:Shoals shift, Current at jetties
Parking:Launch from Ocean City, Somers Point
Absecon Inlet (Boat)
inlet - Atlantic County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: SSE wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:AC inlet - busy but productive
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Outgoing tide is usually best
- -Fish the slack for tog
Hazards:Heavy traffic, Strong current
Parking:Launch from Atlantic City, Brigantine
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Back Bays
10 spotsNavesink / Shrewsbury Rivers
bay - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)White Perch
Faces
N
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Outgoing concentrates bait at creek mouths
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Creek mouths on outgoing
- -Bridge pilings hold fish
Parking:Various launch ramps
Shark River Bay
bay - Monmouth County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)*Winter Flounder
Faces
N
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Fish the channel edges on moving water
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Creek mouths on outgoing
- -Bridge pilings hold fish
Parking:Marina lots
Mantoloking Bridge Area
bay - Ocean County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Northern Puffer (Blowfish)
Faces
N
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Fish the pilings and channel edges
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Creek mouths on outgoing
- -Bridge pilings hold fish
Parking:Very limited - residential area
Beach Haven Bay Fishing
bay - Ocean County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Fluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)Northern Puffer (Blowfish)BluefishStriped Bass
Faces
N
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Fish bay channels and edges on moving water
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Creek mouths on outgoing
- -Bridge pilings hold fish
Parking:Street parking and municipal lots
Barnegat Bay North (Tices Shoal, Sedge Islands)
bay - Ocean County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Bluefish
Faces
N
Best Tide
outgoing
Timing:Outgoing drains flats - fish the channels
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Creek mouths on outgoing
- -Bridge pilings hold fish
Parking:Various launches
Barnegat Bay South (Manahawkin, Beach Haven)
bay - Ocean County
1 Active⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Weakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Striped Bass*Winter Flounder
Faces
N
Best Tide
outgoing
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Creek mouths on outgoing
- -Bridge pilings hold fish
Parking:Public ramps
Shrewsbury Rocks
bay - Monmouth County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)
Faces
E
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Natural rockpile in Shrewsbury River
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Creek mouths on outgoing
- -Bridge pilings hold fish
Hazards:Rocky bottom, Current
Parking:Launch from Highlands, Atlantic Highlands
Maurice River Cove
bay - Cape May County
⚠️ Wind
Warning: Wind 22mph - rough
Target Species
Weakfish (Sea Trout)Striped BassBluefishWhite Perchchannel-catfish
Faces
W
Best Tide
incoming
Timing:Delaware Bay estuary - classic weakfish water
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- -Creek mouths on outgoing
- -Bridge pilings hold fish
Hazards:Shallow flats, Delaware Bay weather
Parking:Launch from Fortescue, Bivalve