New Jersey fishing forecast
Tides, wind and the best bite windows for 10 saltwater spots. The Jersey Shore, from Sandy Hook to Cape May.
The fall striped bass run along the Jersey Shore is legendary, with blackfish and bluefish too.
Other seasons
- Winter: Slow inshore; some striped bass in back bays on mild days.
- Spring: Striped bass and bluefish return to the bays and surf.
- Summer: Fluke (summer flounder) season, plus kingfish and bluefish in the surf.
General seasonal patterns - always check local reports and the official rules.
North Jersey Shore
Central Jersey Shore
South Jersey Shore
About fishing in New Jersey
North Jersey Shore
Sandy Hook and Manasquan Inlet: surf, jetties and the mouth of Raritan Bay.
Common catches: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke (summer flounder), weakfish and blackfish (tautog).
Central Jersey Shore
Seaside, Barnegat Inlet and Long Beach Island: classic surf casting and inlet jetties.
Common catches: Striped bass, fluke, bluefish, kingfish and blackfish.
South Jersey Shore
Atlantic City to Cape May: back bays, piers, and the point where Delaware Bay meets the ocean.
Common catches: Fluke, striped bass, weakfish, kingfish and black drum.
Always check the official rules before you keep any fish: New Jersey saltwater registry and rules (NJDEP).
