Surf fishing here in ocean county New Jersey in seaside. The kingfish still biting? I know the bluefish were going crazy a couple weeks ago is that still going in? Also how’s the dogfish bite right now and what’s the best bait for them?

Recently rekindled me and my dads fishing trips to round valley and spruce run, there used to be multiple bait shops along the highway before getting there and now theres only one. Im looking for freshwater herring, ANYWHERE in jersey and am having no luck. Some guys told me near lake hopatcong but i called all of them and all of the ones i found on the internet dont exist anymore or have herring. Any information would help me, I come from new york into jersey so travelling for bait isnt my worry.

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I’m driving to NJ from Cleveland to target sea bass. The captain just messaged me to confirm the 6:30am start time & asked if I can find one more person to join us as one of his people just cancelled. I’ll have my dad & 16 year old son with me.

Anyone interested? This is for Saturday 10/5/2024 with On Point.

We forgot the damn scale in the car !

Any nj fly fishers wanna go for trout after stocking

Whats a good beginner's set up regarding gear that'll keep me well rounded? My freshwater setup(s) are fairly limited as this was the first summer i took it "seriously" and I did very well using pretty much senkos, rooster tails, and whopper ploppers getting largemouth and pickerel.

Im essentially looking for whatever the simplest transition would be. Most versatile pole for all the on-foot fishing styles/spots/setups. What bait(s), lures, hooks, lines etc etc. I know nothing other than cast and reel when it comes to saltwater. My only experience was as a youngster on my moms ex's boat. Went alot but that was 2 decades ago.....

Hey all, first post here. I found an awesome spot to fish that’s loaded with bass of all sizes in south Jersey. I can sit on the shoreline and watch 3-6 pound bass jump out of the water all day long there, but no matter what setup I’m using, I cannot seem to get the interest of the fish. I have caught a few 1-ish pound largemouth there on a black buzz bait, but the hits are very sparse and I’m not catching any of the behemoths that I’m seeing jump out of the water. I have tried all sorts of lures/baits (buzzbaits, spinners, rooster tails, Texas rigs, worms) and different techniques, but still come up short. Does anyone have any pointers for me to try out? I’d ask someone else fishing at the spot, but I seem to be the only person who has discovered this place, at least at the times I’m fishing.

TIA

Been freshwater fishing for a while now and wanted to get into salt water. I’ve been buying rigs and jigs and gulp and fishbites and everything else YouTube suggests, but still can’t catch anything. Any advice for what I should be targeting and how?

Yes, conditions aren’t great. But there is tons of fish out there for those willing to go for them. Mullet and metals are crushing blues (and the occasional bass) right now.

How’s the surf?! Worth fishing this weekend?!

New to bass fishing and hope to catch largemouth bass, any tips would be great (spots, lures, colors, insight, ect)

My friend and I have been talking about fishing Round Valley Reservoir for years. We're not that far from it. My main reason for wanting to fish here is Lake Trout. Once upon a time I did a bunch of research and found videos of people catching Lake Trout with spoons and other reflective metal lures. I assume live minnows are ideal.

We both have off for a few days this week and I was hoping we'd finally give it a shot. But nearly all the advice says you need a boat, especially now that so much foliage has grown in the shallows due to the water being drained for a few years (I was recently refilled).

But the Reservoir doesn't have boat rentals. Spruce Run does, but my understanding is that there are no lake trout in Spruce Run.

Does anyone have any advice of any kind? EIther about how to go about renting a boat nearby, fishing methods, or even telling us it's simply not worth it. I've seen a few people say they never catch anything there.

Any advice at all about how to reach the fish and what to use would be greatly appreciated.

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Please DM them to me privately if you can.

If so, any recommendation for a lure? I tried a whooper plopper the other day with no luck.

Does anyone know if you can walk in the vicinity of the dam to fish?

At least it looks like a dam on Google maps

Appreciate the responses if you know.

I am having SUCH A HARD TIME getting bites when fishing my 5'inch watermelon green (red flake) Gary Yamamoto Senkos. I am trying to catch Bass in the D&R canal. Can someone help me please? Thanks in advance :)

What are the lures I should use and what tips do you have that will help me catch the biggest Largemouth Bass in orange reservoir NJ around this time of year.

NJ DEP sent an email yesterday talking about Wildcat Ridge in Morris County, including the bass and trout fishing. Do any of you know how the bank access is, or if its all watercraft fishing?

I live near Budd Lake,NJ and I have been told that is not safe to eat fish from this lake due to the water being over contaminated. I’ve caught a lot of fish but have always released them due to this. I have looked it up and most of the articles are pretty old. Is this true or just a rumor?

For years I’ve been saltwater fishing out of the Indian river inlet (DE) in the Delaware bay waters, in and nearshore waters of the Atlantic by way of a boat.

Over the last year though I’ve been spending more time in Stone Harbor. My SO is more interested in roasting on the beach, and I was happy to oblige her over the summer months. But my curiosity to explore new water is taking over as Fall rolls in.

I watched some fathers with young kids toss soak some baits here and there in the surf, but I can definitely count the number of fish I saw caught on one hand. (Part of this is definitely chalking up to technique.) I can’t say the surf looked terribly fishy. I recall seeing a bait pod once, but other than that signs like dolphin and diving birds were sporadic.

My question is, where should I spend my time in search of some new fishing spots? It’s hard not to think I’m spinning my wheels on the beach. Obviously there is the bridge, and then a pier on 83rd I believe? The south end looks pretty fishy, but I believe is close because of erosion? I know Townsend inlet can be pretty popular for fisherman too.

I appreciate any sort of insight. I’m certainly not looking for someone’s honey holes, just maybe some guidance.

Tight lines!

We are visiting the in laws from Arizona where I fish fairly often. We are in Lake Hopatcong. My three year old wanted to go fishing so I just picked up a license and trout stamp and we are going to try out here first. The lady at the tackle shop said to check out Rockaway River. But I figured I’d ask the people of Reddit if there were any good places/spots to go near where we are at (30 minute drive or so). We aren’t looking for monsters or anything, just hopefully catch a few little guys with the kid, maybe take a trout home if we get somethin by chance. TIA

I have been traveling from water body to water body for years and have NEVER EVER caught a Bass. It has always been my dream to catch one. I just want to catch one Bass and find a spot that is guaranteed to catch a Bass. You don't have to publicly share them just DM the spot to me and I promise I won't share it with anyone else.

Hey friends. Haven’t fished the Jersey shore in quite some time. I’m looking to visit in late November to early December and I’m gonna be around sandy hook area. Is it worth going up to the tip and the bug light or will I be better off hitting up island beach? Any tips would be appreciated!

Hello,

I'm planning to start surf fishing this fall in Brigantine and would like some advice on how to get started, specifically targeting striped bass.

Fishing Times- What are the best times to fish? Should I focus on sunrise/sunset, or is the tide more important?

Gear- I plan to use live bait and guessing a 10-foot rod is needed. For bait like clam or bunker, would I just need a rig with a circle hook and a weight? Do I just cast out and let it sit?

Accessories- Are there any specific accessories, clothing, or tools I should definitely bring?

Flounder Fishing- I have a 7-foot medium rod that I use on jetties and boats for flounder. If I want to target flounder from surf using bucktails and Gulp, is this rod and technique suitable, or would I need a larger one?

Any other general tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!