The cold, windy conditions havent helped participation either. The fish arent huge, but a good percentage of keepers are coming over the rails leaving anglers happy. In no event shall the webmaster accept any liability in connection with the use of the data from this Web Site. In this weeks migration report, OTWs Assistant Editor Matt Haeffner covers the shifting bass behavior prior to the June full moon, stripers on squid in the rips off of Cape Cod, and herring schools in. Crabbing slowed down some, he added, but should pick up again with the next full moon. Big bass are hitting a wide variety of offerings in Raritan Bay and the local rivers while more beach fish entered the picture, hitting shads and bait. As we neared the end of our drift I hooked the final keeper of the day. Hes booked through the end of sea bass season but has open dates after June 19. Who is affected? The sea bass action is crazy on the wrecks. He said the blues have been non-stop in the Manasquan River and weakfish are being caught on Gulp and D.O.A. Fishing on lakes, ponds, Boats fishing out of Belmar got into big bass most of the week to the north of the inlet. Most of the better fluke fishing continued to be in the shallows and in mid-state rivers like Shark River and Manasquan River on the outgoing tide. The shop also continued to get good reports on the striped bass fishing with a lot of overs being caught and recycled. All Rights Reserved, New Jersey: New State Record Hybrid Striped Bass, Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- May 25, 2023. Offseason Fishing Reports Archives, Fishing Photos Capt. Capt. Joe said once he maxed out his party with stripers a switch to bottom fishing served up a l Nice weather towards the end of the week put a lot of boats on the water over the holiday weekend. Gleason suspects these are resident fish. Bloodworms were working best and the early season action on plugs and plastics was encouraging. George at The Dock Outfitters said fluke and blues continue to be reeled in off their dock with the occasional blowfish. When you book they will be honest on what the conditions are like. New Jersey Offshore Fishing Report Fluking remains good in the Manasquan River and bass and blues are in there as well. Catch reporting Trust the captain. Most reports we got on the fluke action was spotty fishing, mainly on the outgoing water in shallow areas. Winter flounder is off to a slow start, but he did hear of a couple caught at the Mantoloking Bridge. fishing in late fall and winter. The Bear caught a 269-pound bluefin, and The Katie L reeled in a 229-pound bluefin. Frank at Gabriel Tackle said the local beaches are producing stripers and blues. There is a ton of adult bunker around, he said, which can only mean better fishing is on the way. Your #1 Source for all NJ Saltwater Fishing News and Information. Then there is the explosion of the sea bass fishing, which has been super since it reopened. Pinto said there is a lot more bunker showing up off the beach, which is always a good sign. Most of the boats fishing ou A Friday trip with the Lucas Cunningham party aboard the Ebbtide Fishing Charters enjoyed a banner catch of sea bass. Fish were up to 45 pounds so nothing in the slot range to bring home, but anglers had a shot at personal bests. Bluefish are also giving anglers better numbers than in recent years and some real monsters to 20 pounds and better are being caught, he added. New Jersey Fishing Report- March 2, 2023 Tautog season is closed until April, but striped bass are already biting well in the back bays and rivers, and freshwater fishing has also been hot. This past weeks trips with Tagged Fish Charters enjoyed some spectacular livelining for big bass. He was up for the challenge. Capt. Mike said the sea bass fishing has been outstanding Bass, flounder, blues and sprinkle in some weakfish and you have the hottest spot in all of South Jersey this week. Bloodworms fished in the back of Raritan Bay, along the Bayshore beaches, in the Toms River and Barnegat Bay have been catching bass since the season reopened on March 1. She said the white perch bite have been biting all winter and that action is still going strong. Capt. Lenny of Miss Barnegat Light said they started their fluke and sea bass trips for the season are now sailing daily from 8 a.m. to p.m. Capt. by John Oswald March 9, 2023 It was a good, if not great, opening for striped bass in rivers and bays last week. All rights reserved. Warmer water in the coming weeks will make for better action. Wednesdays trip saw slower fishing due to poor conditions. Cody at Jersey Nutz Sportfishing said the 45-foot Jersey Nutz took an open boat crew to the Hudson and limited out on golden tilefish in quick fashion. Capt. This past weeks trips with Tagged Fish Charters enjoyed some spectacular livelining for big bass. He also got reports of bass in the back of Raritan Bay. Sand eel jigs are the way to go. Report by Fin-Atics. Sea bass fishing continued to be very good for anglers fishing aboard Big Mohawk III. All Marine Fisheries Rules and Regulations must be followed at all times. Bloodworms seem to be working best in the back bay and the Toms River with small shads picking fish as well. And the blues are everywhere around the bay, in the rivers and on the beach. The biggest one tipped the scales at 49 pounds. Lots of parking but get there early, Maybe not for beginners - given nyc harbor waters are very rough given the boat traffic. Joe, adding So once we limit out with sea bass on our trips anglers have the choice of fishing for big bluefins if they are around or big stripers which are now in good supply.. The largest have been up to 34 inches. Some sharks have been reported, with Tommy hearing anglers land some black tipped ones. Nick told me limits of sea bass, along with ling and a few cod kept rods bent aboard the boa Another boat captain that told us of some super sea bass fishing was Capt. He also mentioned some big bass being caught and released in the ocean by boats sailing from the marina along with big bluefish, while bottom fishing boats reported excellent catches of sea bass, ling and a few cod. Gleason expects the next new moon will bring a new body of bass into the area. Fishing There are bass and fluke in the surf from Asbury through Avon eating sand bugs and Gulp. Peggy at Southside Marina said two boats from the Marlin and Tuna Fishing Club had a great week on bluefin. And the breeze was beginning to freshen. 2019 New Jersey Area We got several reports when we spoke with Tim over at Bahrs Landing Marina. Birds are diving off the beaches, he said, but there havent been any reports of ocean fish. Both things point to the fishing winding down in the next couple of weeks. Greg Hueth told us the sea bass fishing doesnt any better that what we have been seeing since the season reopene It was an interesting week for anglers fishing in the Belmar area, stated Tom Palmisano at the Fishermans Den. On the fluke fishing front the store got mixed reviews with some anglers telling of very good fishing while others found the fishing tough. Jason from the Janie k sportfishing was excellent so was his deck hand both very knowledgeable and both went the extra mile for you to make sure you were comfortable and caught the fish you wanted. Chilly water and high winds made for tough fishing, but those that put the time in were rewarded. Pete Kupper at Charlies Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach said small bass have been caught in the back bay and the Toms River. A few fluke are showing up as well. HMS Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessel owners are required to report the catch of all bluefin retained or discarded dead within 24 hours of landing or the end of each trip by: Content 2021 [NJ Saltwater Fisherman LLC] All rights reserved *Privacy Policy All information on this web site is provided as a free service. Subscribe to our Free Fishing Reports Saltwater Striper Migration Map - May 26, 2023 There were a few other boats in the area. The changes apply to HMS Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally. Your email address will not be published. Bob Henn said the fishing was non-stop with a limit pull of keepers along with tons of short fish. Joe said this past week we maxed out with sea bass on most of our trips them put anglers into some big stripers. Rob said limits of sea bass rule the decks on the boat along with some ling and throw back tog. The surf is offering blues, stripers, and a few fluke. There are a lot more dogfish coming in the bay but if you can find clean bottom and get a decent drift the fish are there. Tuna are being taken on the troll at the Farms and in the Mudhole. The shop also got reports of some better fluke fishing in Raritan Bay especially in the backwater areas and while there are some bluefish still around the numbers have started to thin out in some areas, Nick said. Small X-Raps were working at night as were small shads on jig heads. Under no conditions does it constitute professional advice. Shaun at Jersey Hooker Outfitters said sea bass action is great with plenty of limits. Just go. He said fluke are biting in Barnegat Bay north of the Mantoloking Bridge and there are bass and blues back there as well. A fe Cody at Jersey Nutz Sportfishing said the 45-foot Jersey Nutz took an open boat crew to the Hudson and limited out on golden tilefish in quick fashion. In addition some bluefin were caught at the Farms, Little Italy and other areas 5 to 6 miles off the beaches. We kick off this week's video fishing forecast for the New Jersey, Delaware Bay region with a quick look at Memorial Day fluking and the latest weekly edition of The Fisherman available to subscribers at TheFisherman.com. The Latest in New Jersey -- Southern Video Striper Migration Report- May 26, 2023 Forty-pound class stripers reach Cape Cod Bay and bass bust on herring from Massachusetts to Maine in this week's migration update. Joe Paton of Nearfall Fishing Charters. Phil Sciortino at the Tackle Box in Hazlet said the holiday weekend saw a cornucopia of species caught. Sea bass fishing has also been outstanding with anglers reporting limit catches daily. Small X-Raps like the SXR-10, Kettle Creek shads and bloodworms have been catching fish. Sea bass and trophy striper fishing is as good as it gets for the rest of the fleet. Flounder are few and far b Jason at Fishermens Supply said sea bass action on the local wrecks and reefs has been very good. Capt. Capt. Another upside this spring is the influx of a lot of bluefish ranging from cocktails to 20-plus pond fish, something we have not seen in several years. New Jersey Tight Lines! Fluke fishing was hot and cold with the better fishing being on the outgoing tide in the shallow areas. in early spring. The better fluke action seems to be in the rivers and mainly shallow waters. The turn of the tide didn't help either. He also told us that sea bass fishing continues to be very good at the Shrewsbury Rocks and Rattlesnake where the ratio of keepers is better than most other areas. Kayak anglers have been doing pretty good around the bridges. They are going about 30 miles out. 2018 New Jersey Fishing Tournaments We made a move and tried again. This was an excellent year for stripers so far. Sciortino said stripers up to 50 pounds were caught out front trolling eels and casting metal-lipped swimmers. No doormat, but perfect for the table. The fish are there but the water isnt as warm as it could be. It was a busy week for the crew of the Misty Morn. June 3 and Oct. 21, 2023. It was another red hot week of fishing with boats sailing from Raritan Marina hammering some big fish. Sinai, NY 11766 Bridges have been productive at night with stripers to 32 inches on soft plastics. It was all striped bass and all on topwater baits this past week, stated Capt. Below our own NJ fishing reports, will be additional links to other NJ fishing reports. Winter flounder is off to a slow start, but he did hear of a couple caught at the Mantoloking Bridge. The bass, he said, are pretty spread out throughout the bay. UPDATED EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY Out-of-State Fishing Report Covers out-of-state saltwater fishing in late fall and winter. The action has been off the charts with limit catches very much the norm. Anglers did well with blues throughout the entire river on poppers and swimming plugs. RECREATIONAL. Ask to see what is in season and target that. Capt. NJ Fluke Season Will start on May 2 to September 27 with a two-fish slot possession limit from 17 to 17.99 inches, with one fish at 18 inches or greater. Got a report, question or The fishing rebounded on Thursday with excellent trolling. It was an interesting week for anglers fishing in the Belmar area, stated Tom Palmisano at the Fishermans Den. Plenty of limits left anglers happy. Capt. Stripers are mainly biting on clams while blues are being caught on plugs and metal. Bloodworms were working best and the early season action on plugs and plastics was encouraging. Capt. I decided to pull up into another creek to try and get out of the wicked wind. The sea bass are on sand eels so jigs and teasers are bringing up fish two at a time. The boats Monday trip was limited out by 10:15 a.m. Giant bluefin are being caught on the troll and Gleason said their smaller brethren should be showing up soon. The weekend forecast looks less than inviting, but there are stripers to be had. The Misty will be sailing open boat trips morning and afternoon all this week, Phil said. They are seeing a good number of sand eels around, so its no surprise that the sea bass also wanted jigs and not just clams. Go far offshore if you can. Freshwater Fishing Report Stripers were caught at all the usual spots, keepers included, but most agreed conditions werent the best and the bite was far from hot. Pete Wagner told us all his trips saw bass to 50-plus inches with most seeing non-stop fishing. Sign up for our FREE Fishing Reports Today! Once the sea bass season closes, he said it will be time to turn his attention to tuna. Capt. into a tackle box. Tuna are being taken on the troll at the Farms and in the Mudhole. Capt. jwplayer("jwp-outstream-unit").setup({}); He added that there have been many large bass in the 40- to 50-inch class taken offshore on live eels and by trolling spoons and Mojos. Around this time the forecasted fog rolled in on top of us. Do not download copy or otherwise reproduce any part of this website without permission. It was a busy week of bottom fishing for the crew of the Skylarker. We fix a snag in tristate black sea bass regulations to help get you on the meat this week or perhaps checking in a jumbo for the Dream Boat Fishing Challenge. Liam at Creekside Outfitters said big blues are being caught on SP Minnows. Copyright 2023 On The Water, LLC. It measured in at 21". Click here. Capt. On the fluke fishing front fishing is still picky but some better numbers of keepers were caught this past week. We saw whales and dolphin and witnessed a school of Giant Tuna feeding. Weve got sea bass, stripers, fluke, bluefish, blowfish, weakfish and giant bluefin. He, too, reported giant bluefin taken on the troll and theres been a lot of boats trying to hook one. Sinai, NY 11766 If the west wind is blowing, make sure you bring fly spray, or clothing to cover your legs. Dennis Palmatier at the Hook House in Toms River said it was a good, not fabulous, opening for stripers. He, too, heard of winter flounder at the Mantoloking Bridge and mentioned that the birds have been diving pretty hard out front. He advises anglers to watch his website and this report for up coming special trips. Joe Rizzo of Barnegat Bay Fishing Charters said the beginning of the week had some rough weather. Lastly bottom fishing served up some good catches of sea bass along with ling, cod, throwback tog and a few flounder. Small X-Raps like the SXR-10, Kettle Creek shads and bloodworms have been catching fish. Steve said all his trips this past week also threw back a lot of tog and the first fluke of the year was boated on a mid-week trip. It was a fun day! The daily retention limits are effective for all areas except for the Gulf of Mexico, where NOAA Fisheries does not allow targeted fishing for bluefin tuna. We got our first reports of porgies being caught, but here too seasonal restraints on this fishery will make them off limits in June. shrimp. Stripers were being caught on live eels as well as hard/soft plastics and the fish ranged in size from 30 to 45 inches, with one hog hitting 52 inches. New Jersey's marine waters and coastal estuaries are teeming with life and attract eager anglers from around the world. Actually, to be more accurate, Tom, picked at the flounder. Danny Stolba at Fish Tale Bait and Tackle in Carteret said the fluke fishing is picking up in the Arthur Kill. Sundays fishing saw both the Miss Belmar Princess and Royal Miss Belmar maxed out with sea bass along with some ling and cod. Fluke fishing, he said, is holding up in the rivers and bays. Sea bass are bending rods on the wrecks and reefs, making for early limits and full coolers. The Tackle Box will be at the Saltwater Expo March 17 to 19 and the Asbury Park Fishing Show on March 19. The black sea bass bite has been hot, weakfish and fluke bite well in the back bays, and stripers and bluefish hit poppers and minnow plugs around the inlets. We pulled up to the ramp and hauled out. New Jersey Freshwater Have fun! Kevin Fahey at Curlew Lobster and Fishing Charters said he has some sea bass charters coming up. There has been a decent fluke bite in the bay on the outgoing tide. Forty-pound class stripers reach Cape Cod Bay and bass bust on herring from Massachusetts to Maine in this week's migration update. Frank at Gabriel Tackle said the local beaches are producing stripers and blues. Here too the word on the sinker bouncing was excellent catches of sea bass, with some ling and cod mixed in along with a lot of throwback tog. Ralph Leyrer. Fletcher said it was the best week of the spring so far for topwater action Sea bass fishing continued to be very good for anglers fishing aboard Big Mohawk III. Weakfish action is good, and the numbers are phenomenal compared to other years. Kevin is looking forward to a successful season. Mike Pinto at Giglios Bait and Tackle in Sea Bright said bass fishing in the surf has been good on SP Minnows, shads and metal-lipped swimmers in the morning and evening. When we had the right conditions anglers fishing the northern coast enjoyed some good striper catches, mixed size blues, occasional big weakfish and some decent size fluke, said Mark over at Tackle World. We ran a little ways and hit our second spot, again, no luck. Nice weather towards the end of the week put a lot of boats on the water over the holiday weekend. Kevin Fahey at Curlew Lobster and Fishing Charters said he has some sea bass charters coming up. The daily retention limits are effective for all areas except for the Gulf of Mexico, where NOAA Fisheries does not allow targeted fishing for bluefin tuna. Freshwater folks, he said, are picking lake trout at Round Valley and landlocked salmon at Lake Aeroflex. Bunker and clams are working well. The Bear caught a 269-pound bluefin, and The Katie L reeled in a 229-pound bluefin. Jigs and bait are working with jigs, along with teasers, getting most of the fish. Joe Rizzo of Barnegat Bay Fishing Charters said the beginning of the week had some rough weather. In addition we were told bluefish also made things interesting with huge slammers moving into the bay this past week. And the blues are everywhere around the bay, in the rivers and on the beach. We have a message board where people share fishing information and up to the minute fishing reports as well as photos and videos of their catch. Stretching from Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook to Cape May and Delaware Bay, New Jersey's rich marine resources provide something for residents and visitors alike. While there are no guarantees in fishing, sea bass are about as close as you can get. On the next drift he got another. Nick told me limits of sea bass, along with ling and a few cod kept rods bent aboard the boat. New Jersey Each trip ended with plenty of limits to go around. Your #1 Source for all NJ Saltwater Fishing News and Information.Please visit our Free and Friendly NJ Fishing Forums where the talk is fishing 24/7. Vince at Bobbie's Boats said stripers have been biting live spot in the inlet near the north and south jetty. There has been a decent fluke bite in the bay on the outgoing tide. Pete said this years spring run is even better than last season and if it werent for the draconian regs it would probably be another record catch this coming fall. Fluke has been slow, only a few around 18 inches. Dave said this past week also saw some big bluefin caught with George Pica tipping the scale with a 457-pound fish to the top catch. Check the website for details. There will be a night, sometime in the early season, when youll be stirred to action. Geoff Brignola, Oceanport, caught seven jumbo bass to 50 inches last Sunday on live bunker. Seasonal Fishing Reports Calling 888-872-8862 (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.). Fishing Reports Archives Trips can be booked through his website. Northern New Jersey Fishing Reports JB Kasper-Northern New Jersey Highlights May 22, 2023 - 09:56:43 We will still be fishing under the comparatively reasonable striper regulations in June so get in all the fishing you can before the new draconian measures take effect in July. Noel with One Stop Bait and Tackle tells us that the bluefish bite has ranged from We got several reports when we spoke with Tim over at Bahrs Landing Marina. The boat will continue to use that formula to keep anglers in the action until things change, he said. Tara at Tight Lines Bait and Tackle in Somers Point said that folks have been fishing for stripers since the opening last week but she hasnt heard of any being caught as yet. A little further off the rocks, folks are landing big blues. Kingfish are being caught from the jetties as well as from the surf for anglers fishing small hooks and bits of bloodworms. Capt. Also, drink lots of water if its hot and bring a cooler with drinks and food. UPDATED ON TUESDAYS Freshwater Fishing Report Fishing on lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in Jersey and nearby. Capt. Sea bass are coming up and over the rails one after another. The changes apply to HMS Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally. Sea bass fishing is lights out, bluefish blast topwaters in the bays and rivers and the surf is fishing well for stripers as more bunker arrive each day. All information on this web site is provided as a free service. Despite continued problems with windy conditions, fishing along the northern coast remained very good this past week. New Jersey Fishing Report- March 9, 2023 This week saw a steady start to striper season in the back bays and rivers, meanwhile some anglers focused their efforts on winter flounder fishing. Finally, I got a shorty, and then on the next drift I nailed the biggest flounder of the day. There are bass and fluke in the surf from Asbury through Avon eating sand bugs and Gulp. Jason at Fishermens Supply said sea bass action on the local wrecks and reefs has been very good. In the bay, bluefish action has been good. Fishing & Outdoor Shows Frank has heard reports of blues and stripers also in the Manasquan. We covered a lot of water in search of some keepers, but other than the two Tom landed, there were none for us. The bay has some stripers and blues, but no reports on George at The Dock Outfitters said fluke and blues continue to be reeled in off their dock with the occasional blowfish. Ling action helped top off coolers. Paul at the Reel Seat said theres a ton of big bass off the Shrewsbury Rocks, while bluefin are bending rods around 5 miles out. It was a good, if not great, opening for striped bass in rivers and bays last week. >>More Fisheries Watch<< The boat was filled with quality fish. MAFMC To Meet Mike said stripers and fluke supplied the bulk of the fishing most of the week. Hopefully we will see the bass stay around most of June and continue to slam topwater baits, he said. Bunker pods are all along the shore. Willie Egerter of the Dauntless said anglers are landing plenty of sea bass, ling, and flounder. Capt. Ray Lopez of Miss Liane Charters said sea bass fishing is very good and they are taking reservations for upcoming trips. Phil Bouchard told me his Wednesday open boat trip had several keepers to 3-pound along with shorts with Riley taking the pool. A few kingfish are being landed off the beach but havent completely flooded out waters yet. There have been plenty of limits around the boat. Freshwater anglers are doing well with trout in the rivers and streams and Hebert added that a record 17-pound hybrid striped bass was pulled out of Monksville Reservoir this week. Fluke fishing still isnt seeing the kind of numbers we should be seeing this time of the year as water temps are still colder than normal. One of the boats reported a 23-pound blue, Phil said. Sykes said they will be fishing for sea bass through the closing on June 19 and he will be posting upcoming open boat dates on his website. Well bang a big drum, fry up some fluke, and we finally see some solid bluefin reports coming in to Jersey Shore ports, but just how long will the giant subquota last? Fluke fishing continues to be consistent from the north end of the canal to the Manasquan Inlet and everywhere in between. Northern New Jersey Fishing Report- June 1, 2023. Sciortino said stripers up to 50 pounds were caught out front trolling eels and casting metal-lipped swimmers. Find an OTW-approved Charter Fishing Captain in New Jersey. Delaware Bay Be patient, fishing will improve when the weather does. Steve Spinelli on the Skylarker out of Belmar said the sea bassing has been the same for him with limits every day. Hes booked through the end of sea bass season but has open dates after June 19. No takers there. I definitely recommend going out early to beat the rush, and booking with Hook and Fin Fishing charters. New Jersey Fisheries Watch Dave Rani told us the last two weeks saw boats fishing out of the marina catching and releasing a Over at the Keyport Marine Basin we were also told of some good striped bass fishing in between the windy weather. It was a good week of striped bass fishing but you can see the hand writing on the wall, said Steve over at Julians Bait & Tackle. Saltwater. Spring Biggest bass honors went to Bronson and Jonathan who had bass to 51 inches with six solid days of banner trips. Jay Richardella of Side Job Charters said its been good sea bass and striper fishing. Then there are jumbo bass offshore, stripers, blues and fluke in the surf, the same are in the rivers and bays and trout are in the streams and lakes. Max at Fishermens Headquarters in Ship Bottom said its perch and small bass around there and its mostly on bloodworms. by OTW Staff Saltwater Cow Tipping: Catch Giant Striped Bass by Kayak I have been on this water when it's incredible. Both bait and jigs are working well. He also said ocean fluke fishing has been getting better every day. Bluefish seem to be in and out of the river. Liam at Creekside Outfitters in Waretown said there are bass and perch being caught mostly on bloodworms in the rivers and creeks. Birds are diving off the beaches, he said, but there havent been any reports of ocean fish. Your email address will not be published. Bring sunscreen and bug spray. We picked at flounder, but it was slow. Rigged ballyhoo are catching giant bluefin in inshore waters and blues are in and out of the Manasquan Inlet. The fish arent huge, but a good percentage of keepers are coming over the rails leaving anglers happy. We met at the ramp at 5am. Rick Hebert at Tackle World in Rochelle Park said all the reports indicate tremendous sea bass fishing. Mike said stripers and fluke supplied the bulk of the fishing most of the week. Pete Kupper at Charlies Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach said it was a good weekend of surf fishing with bass caught on clams and blues on mullet. UPDATED ON TUESDAYS The Fisherman Tuna are showing up now as well on the midrange grounds. They will be starting tuna trips soon. Capt. New Jersey does not have a saltwater license. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. In no event shall the webmaster accept any liability in connection with the use of the data from this Web Site. They are seeing a good number of sand eels around, so its no surprise t Greg at Fishermans Headquarters said the action off the surf has been great for blues, stripers, and fluke. I'm not gonna lie, 5am starts are tough, but it paid off today allowing us to beat the weather. Nice sized sea bass are filling coolers while ling are topping it off. Check restraints for breakfast, some are closed for the season. The doesnt mean it isnt happening, she added. We met at the ramp at 5:30 and ran to our first spot. We had a great week of sea bass fishing, stated Capt. Check Out More Photos The shop also had a 16.8-pound bluefish make the scale as mixed size slammers, some topping the 20-pound mark, pushed all the way into the back bay. And then another. New Jersey -- Northern Fishing Report Northern New Jersey Fishing Report- May 25, 2023 Know Where the Fish Are. They are also biting clams, however, they seem to be puking up live sand eels. Hes received reports of bass in the rivers to the north and Barnegat Bay to the south. Striped bass, bluefish, fluke and weakfish among other species here and hitting. It was a very strange bite. by John Oswald March 2, 2023 Hallelujah, the wait is over. Find an OTW-approved Charter Fishing Captain in New Jersey. The bay is offering some action as well. Know what fish are in and biting A It was a week of excellent sea bass fishing if you could take the windy conditions and bumpy season, said Joe over at Fairfield Fishing Tackle. Fluke action is getting better each day in the river and back bays wi Capt. 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