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Fresh Fishing Reports from Barnegat Bay

Fluke and stripers

September 12, 2025

Girls day out for a bachelorette party. Fish on.

Quick trip big fish

September 9, 2025

Some real nice big fish in the river right now if you wanna fish, let’s get on it

22 1/2" Summer Flounder

September 1, 2025

Thanks to Jose A. and his family for joining us on their fishing charter on Labor Day 2025. They decided to fish the 5 Hour NJ Private Group Fishing Charter. With 5’ heavy seas from it blowing 10 knots to 20 knots Northeast and East Northeast winds from Sunday to Monday, limited us to fishing inside today in Barnegat Inlet and along Oyster Creek and Double Creek in the Barnegat Bay. Fishing was steady throughout the 5 hour fishing charter, even though we were constantly jockeying for position with all the other boats. Everyone was very close to each other in the inlet along the deep drop off point alongside of the Barnegat Light House on Long Beach Island. On most drifts, because of the wind and the incoming tide, we were able to start our drifts at Island Beach State Park red can and drift passed the lighthouse to the United States Coast Guard Station at Barnegat Light. This allowed us to fish the entire structures and depths along the lighthouse. They landed 19 Flukes which were caught and released; all (4) black seabass were also caught and released. They ended up with (2) keepers to go home with, a very nice 22 ½” Summer Flounder doormat, and one at 18+”. Top angler on this Fishing Charter was using Green Buck Tails, with spinner, along with sand eels to catch her 22” Summer Flounder. Second place angler was using white and pink squid skirt with a spinning orange and yellow float, along with spearing. Third place angler was using a 4” squid body with spinner along with Baby Shads. With Labor Day being on Monday September 1, 2025, Black Sea Bass Season closed this past weekend on Sunday August 31, 2025, and will not reopen until October 01, 2025.

Big striper small fluke

August 31, 2025

Water was really rough. Got a couple small Fluke came in the river. Got a nice big stripper.

Mahi you want mahi we get

August 25, 2025

Fantastic day today targeted mahi got 12 in the boat. We also got a couple on the troll using the old cedar plug. Great time for all. Even got to go back to the inside. Reef and catch some Fluke in a sea robin

Hats for sales 25$ each

August 25, 2025

Grad a fish and buy a hat.

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What anglers said about fishing in Barnegat Bay

Captain Bill on Fishin Minions was great he put us on the fish and we ended up catching 24 Summer Flounders and 3 Croakers. Our biggest fluke was 22". It was a great day on the water and will be hard to forget about. We look forward to taking another trip with them.

5.0 / 5

Fishin Minions Camden, New Jersey

Book on a perfect weather Monday with your group. We had the huge boat to ourselves and got very lucky with weather.!

5.0 / 5

Book on a perfect weather Monday with your group. We had the huge boat to ourselves and got very lucky with weather.!

Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers

They did everything for us. Everyone had a great time and ages were from 7 to 80. Caught many fish.

5.0 / 5

They did everything for us. Everyone had a great time and ages were from 7 to 80. Caught many fish.

Sligo Sportfishing – Sligo II

Follow the pretrip instructions of your Captain or guide. Arrive prepared for all seaso al weather conditions, the weather can change in an instant

5.0 / 5

Follow the pretrip instructions of your Captain or guide. Arrive prepared for all seaso al weather conditions, the weather can change in an instant

Nightwatch Sport Fishing

The Captain on this boat is a people person and his equipment will make your first time unforgettable. Especially when you have all the luck to catch fishes.

5.0 / 5

The Captain on this boat is a people person and his equipment will make your first time unforgettable. Especially when you have all the luck to catch fishes.

Branarchy Sportfishing

We booked the 530pm charter and it was the perfect time of day to do it. We weren’t in the middle of the heat wave and we got beautiful views as the sun set. Great time for small kids too so they don’t get sunburn!

5.0 / 5

Fins Up Family Charters

Definitely book with Michael!! He’s phenomenal , patient, and knowledgeable

5.0 / 5

Definitely book with Michael!! He’s phenomenal , patient, and knowledgeable

Fins Up Family Charters

I am not an avid fisherman so I cannot give any recommendations, but we had a great time and will be coming back!

5.0 / 5

I am not an avid fisherman so I cannot give any recommendations, but we had a great time and will be coming back!

Fins Up Family Charters

Check the conditions, be specific about what you want to catch, leave the rest up to the captain.

5.0 / 5

Check the conditions, be specific about what you want to catch, leave the rest up to the captain.

Megan Beth Sportfishing

Absolutely, different seasons for different fish. But fall is for the stripers. We had a blast, 19 fish between 3 people.

5.0 / 5

Absolutely, different seasons for different fish. But fall is for the stripers. We had a blast, 19 fish between 3 people.

Sligo Sportfishing – Sligo II

Let the guys know running the boat help you out, pay attention to what they tell you and listen to everything they say. They know the waters and will help you catch fish

5.0 / 5

Let the guys know running the boat help you out, pay attention to what they tell you and listen to everything they say. They know the waters and will help you catch fish

Tale Chaser Sportfishing

Arrive early, wear comfortable clothes and don’t forget sunglasses and sun screen.

5.0 / 5

Arrive early, wear comfortable clothes and don’t forget sunglasses and sun screen.

Brown Eyed Girl Sportfishing, LLC

We had an unfortunate tropical storm and extremely cold water which hampered our trip. Nothing the crew could control.

5.0 / 5

We had an unfortunate tropical storm and extremely cold water which hampered our trip. Nothing the crew could control.

Let It Fly LLC inshore Charter Fishing

Summer fishing in Point Pleasant is generally geared toward some smaller species within 10 miles of shore. Fishing for sea bass, fluke, blues, and ling cod can be a lot of fun with lighter tackle.

5.0 / 5

Summer fishing in Point Pleasant is generally geared toward some smaller species within 10 miles of shore. Fishing for sea bass, fluke, blues, and ling cod can be a lot of fun with lighter tackle.

Fin Chaser Sportfishing – Point Pleasant

Be polite and respectful of the local fisherman and bait shops, and ask their advice on bait and tackle

5.0 / 5

Be polite and respectful of the local fisherman and bait shops, and ask their advice on bait and tackle

Nightwatch Sport Fishing

If it’s your first time fishing/ sea fishing ,let them know. They helped us get started and taught us everything we needed.

5.0 / 5

If it’s your first time fishing/ sea fishing ,let them know. They helped us get started and taught us everything we needed.

Sligo Sportfishing – Sligo II

Bring your jacket! Remarkable temperature difference from the dock to the open water

5.0 / 5

Bring your jacket! Remarkable temperature difference from the dock to the open water

Sligo Sportfishing – Sligo II

Use Branarchy for the catch you will ever have. The boat is immaculate and Captain Frank is dynamic, experienced and extremely personable. You will never be disappointed.

5.0 / 5

Use Branarchy for the catch you will ever have. The boat is immaculate and Captain Frank is dynamic, experienced and extremely personable. You will never be disappointed.