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Today's Shore Fishing
Incoming tide•44°F water•WSW 22 mph
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New Moon
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January
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44°F
Water Temp
NOAA Buoy 44065
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Incoming
Tide Flow
Sandy Hook #8531680
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22 mph
Wind WSW
Gusts 29 mph
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1%
New Moon
Illumination
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85
Solunar Rating
Major Period
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Tide Schedule

⬆️
high Tide
4.0 ft
8:17 PM
Mon
⬇️
low Tide
-0.1 ft
2:27 AM
Tue
⬆️
high Tide
4.9 ft
8:27 AM
Tue
⬇️
low Tide
-0.5 ft
3:05 PM
Tue
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Best Fishing Windows

🌊High Tide Window
7:17 PM - 9:17 PM
🪨Low Tide Structure
1:27 AM - 3:27 AM
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What's Biting in January

Water Temp: 44°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
📋Verify current regs at NJ Fish & Wildlife →
📍 Filter by County:
Showing 30 locations across 4 counties
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Surf Beaches

17 spots

Sandy Hook Beach

surf • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)
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
Baits/Lures:
Bunker chunksSP MinnowsBucktails w/ GulpClams (kingfish)
💡 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
🅿️National Park lots, $20/day in season
🚶5-15 min depending on lot
📍40.4530, -73.9950

Sea Bright Beach

surf • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 Target Species
Striped BassBluefishKingfish (Northern Whiting)
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:
BucktailsClamsCut baitPlugs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Moving water is key
  • •First light is prime
🅿️Street parking, municipal lots
🚶2-5 min
📍40.3614, -73.9742

Long Branch Beach

surf • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Kingfish (Northern Whiting)
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:
BucktailsClamsCut baitPlugs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Moving water is key
  • •First light is prime
🅿️Seven Presidents lot, street parking
🚶5 min
📍40.2968, -73.9723

Asbury Park / Deal Beach

surf • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 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:
BucktailsClamsCut baitPlugs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Moving water is key
  • •First light is prime
🅿️Asbury lots, Deal street parking
🚶5 min
📍40.2204, -73.9982

Belmar Beach

surf • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 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:
BucktailsClamsCut baitPlugs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Moving water is key
  • •First light is prime
🅿️Municipal lots, metered street
🚶3-5 min
📍40.1781, -74.0143

Spring Lake Beach

surf • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 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:
BucktailsClamsCut baitPlugs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Moving water is key
  • •First light is prime
🅿️Limited street parking
🚶5 min
📍40.1529, -74.0244
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Inlets

7 spots

Shark River Inlet

inlet • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 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:
White BucktailsGreen crabs (tog)Live eels (stripers)Cut bunker
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Outgoing tide creates killer rips
  • •Work both jetties for tog
⚠️ Hazards:Strong currents, Slippery rocks, Rogue waves on jetty
🅿️Belmar marina lot, street parking
🚶5-10 min to jetty tip
📍40.1869, -74.0081

Manasquan Inlet

inlet • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 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:
Bucktails w/ pork rindLive minnowsGulp Swimming MulletAsian crabs (tog)
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Last 2hrs outgoing is prime time
  • •South jetty from Pt Pleasant
⚠️ Hazards:Very strong currents, Slippery jetty, Boat traffic
🅿️Fishermans Cove (north), Inlet lot (south)
🚶10-15 min to tips
📍40.1028, -74.0350

Barnegat Inlet

inlet • Ocean County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 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:
BucktailsLive baitSoft plasticsCrabs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Outgoing tide is usually best
  • •Fish the slack for tog
⚠️ Hazards:Extremely strong currents, Dangerous in opposing wind/tide, Slippery rocks
🅿️IBSP or Barnegat Light SP
🚶15-25 min to tips
📍39.7653, -74.1061

Absecon Inlet

inlet • Atlantic County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)🔥Blackfish (Tautog)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
⏱️ Timing:Outgoing tide rips are prime. Last 2 hours out.
🎯 How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
BucktailsLive baitSoft plasticsCrabs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Outgoing tide is usually best
  • •Fish the slack for tog
⚠️ Hazards:Strong currents, Slippery rocks, E wind vs outgoing = dangerous
🅿️Brigantine side - street parking
🚶10-15 min to jetty tip
📍39.3770, -74.4080

Great Egg Harbor Inlet

inlet • Atlantic County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Weakfish (Sea Trout)🔥Blackfish (Tautog)
Faces
SE
Best Tide
outgoing
⏱️ Timing:Fish the rips on outgoing. Fluke on incoming drift.
🎯 How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
BucktailsLive baitSoft plasticsCrabs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Outgoing tide is usually best
  • •Fish the slack for tog
⚠️ Hazards:Strong tidal flow, Boat traffic
🅿️Street parking in Ocean City
🚶10-15 min
📍39.2950, -74.5580

Hereford Inlet

inlet • Cape May County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)🔥Blackfish (Tautog)
Faces
E
Best Tide
outgoing
⏱️ Timing:Outgoing concentrates bait. Jetty tip on moving water.
🎯 How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift with currentWork the ripsBounce bottom
Baits/Lures:
BucktailsLive baitSoft plasticsCrabs
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Outgoing tide is usually best
  • •Fish the slack for tog
⚠️ Hazards:Rocky jetty, Currents
🅿️Street parking
🚶10 min to jetty
📍39.0080, -74.7900
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Back Bays

6 spots

Navesink / Shrewsbury Rivers

bay • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ 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:
Live baitSoft plasticsBucktailsCut bait
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Creek mouths on outgoing
  • •Bridge pilings hold fish
🅿️Various launch ramps
📍40.3667, -74.0000

Shark River Bay

bay • Monmouth County

Wind
⚠️ 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:
Live baitSoft plasticsBucktailsCut bait
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Creek mouths on outgoing
  • •Bridge pilings hold fish
🅿️Marina lots
📍40.1950, -74.0333

Barnegat Bay North (Tices Shoal, Sedge Islands)

bay • Ocean County

Wind
⚠️ 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:
Live baitSoft plasticsBucktailsCut bait
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Creek mouths on outgoing
  • •Bridge pilings hold fish
🅿️Various launches
📍39.8333, -74.1167

Barnegat Bay South (Manahawkin, Beach Haven)

bay • Ocean County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 Target Species
Weakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Striped BassWinter Flounder
Faces
N
Best Tide
outgoing
🎯 How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Live baitSoft plasticsBucktailsCut bait
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Creek mouths on outgoing
  • •Bridge pilings hold fish
🅿️Public ramps
📍39.6000, -74.1833

Cape May Canal

bay • Cape May County

Wind
⚠️ Wind 22mph - rough
🐟 Target Species
Striped BassWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)🔥Blackfish (Tautog)
Faces
N
Best Tide
moving
⏱️ Timing:Fish the bridge pilings and edges on moving water
🎯 How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Live baitSoft plasticsBucktailsCut bait
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Creek mouths on outgoing
  • •Bridge pilings hold fish
⚠️ Hazards:Boat traffic, Strong current
🅿️Limited roadside
📍38.9700, -74.9100

Delaware Bay Shore (Highs Beach)

bay • Cape May County

Wind
⚠️ WSW wind unfavorable
🐟 Target Species
Striped BassWeakfish (Sea Trout)BluefishKingfish (Northern Whiting)
Faces
W
Best Tide
incoming
⏱️ Timing:Horseshoe crab spawn brings stripers (May-June)
🎯 How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift fish channelsWork structureLight tackle
Baits/Lures:
Live baitSoft plasticsBucktailsCut bait
💡 Pro Tips
  • •Creek mouths on outgoing
  • •Bridge pilings hold fish
⚠️ Hazards:Muddy bottom, Remote area, Seasonal bird closures
🅿️Limited beach access parking
🚶5 min
📍39.0500, -75.0300