Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

April 4, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Short Stripers (Bass, Striped) are swimming the local Beaches from South Amboy to Cliffwood and Union Beach. We are also picking a few Flounder (Flounder, Winter) out of Perth Amboy and Keyport. We haven’t seen any huge numbers as of yet but they are beginning to show up along with a few keeper Stripers. Clams, Sandworms and Bloodworms will be your best bet to hook the Bass. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Tautog are now open however most anglers aren’t targeting them quite yet. Some charters are beginning in roughly 120 feet of water. Reports have been quiet so far.

BAIT REPORT – Bunker (Menhaden) are here but a bit tough to find as of late.


Fishtales Bait & Tackle
732-952-3990

March 28, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – New Jersey is back in action after a mild Winter and we are beginning to see a promising Spring bite! Anglers in the area just started seeing some Stripers (Bass, Striped) moving into the back bay from the rivers. They are taking Clams and Worms throughout the day. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






Tackle U.S.
732-566-4621
www.tackleus.com

March 17, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Stripers (Bass, Striped), Tautog, Cod, Atlantic and other fish that are around over the winter. Most Striper trips will start back up around April or sooner. There are still a few of the big boats running Tautog trips when the weather allows. Any of our listed tackle shops would be glad to steer you in the direction of a boat that’s still sailing. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up!






Pro Angler Team

March 10, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Stripers (Bass, Striped), Tautog, Cod, Atlantic and other fish that are around over the winter. Most Striper trips will start back up around April or sooner. There are still a few of the big boats running Tautog trips when the weather allows. Any of our listed tackle shops would be glad to steer you in the direction of a boat that’s still sailing. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up!






Pro Angler Team

March 3, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Stripers (Bass, Striped), Tautog, Cod, Atlantic and other fish that are around over the winter. Most Striper trips will start back up around April or sooner. There are still a few of the big boats running Tautog trips when the weather allows. Any of our listed tackle shops would be glad to steer you in the direction of a boat that’s still sailing. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up!






Pro Angler Team

February 15, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Stripers (Bass, Striped), Tautog, Cod, Atlantic and other fish that are around over the winter. Most Striper trips will start back up around April or sooner. There are still a few of the big boats running Tautog trips when the weather allows. Any of our listed tackle shops would be glad to steer you in the direction of a boat that’s still sailing. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up!






Pro Angler Team

February 9, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Stripers (Bass, Striped), Tautog, Cod, Atlantic and other fish that are around over the winter. Most Striper trips will start back up around April or sooner. There are still a few of the big boats running Tautog trips when the weather allows. Any of our listed tackle shops would be glad to steer you in the direction of a boat that’s still sailing. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up!






Pro Angler Team

February 2, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Stripers (Bass, Striped), Tautog, Cod, Atlantic and other fish that are around over the winter. Most Striper trips will start back up around April or sooner. There are still a few of the big boats running Tautog trips when the weather allows. Any of our listed tackle shops would be glad to steer you in the direction of a boat that’s still sailing. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up!






Pro Angler Team

January 27, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Stripers (Bass, Striped), Tautog, Cod, Atlantic and other fish that are around over the winter. Most Striper trips will start back up around April or sooner. There are still a few of the big boats running Tautog trips when the weather allows. Any of our listed tackle shops would be glad to steer you in the direction of a boat that’s still sailing. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up!






Pro Angler Team

January 27, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Stripers (Bass, Striped), Tautog, Cod, Atlantic and other fish that are around over the winter. Most Striper trips will start back up around April or sooner. There are still a few of the big boats running Tautog trips when the weather allows. Any of our listed tackle shops would be glad to steer you in the direction of a boat that’s still sailing. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up!






Pro Angler Team

January 11, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Hey anglers! In order to bring you valuable, up to date content such as regulations, GPS Hotspots, and BRAND NEW features the Pro Angler App Pro Reports will be returning the week of January 16, 2017. Please feel free to take a look at last week’s reports for an idea of what’s biting or give your favorite local bait shop a shout! The Pro Angler App looks forward to bringing you lots of exciting changes as we kick off 2017!






Brielle Bait and Tackle

January 6, 2017

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – The boats are mainly fishing for Blackfish (Tautog). Some anglers are finding easy limits with fish to 7 lbs. It’s all weather dependent from day to day. Crabs are working well to hook them. There hasn’t been much from Stripers (Bass, Striped) on the surf. Point Pleasant around the inlet using small bucktails were key. Teasers in front of SP Minnows or Mambo Minnows is a good alternative. Fish up to 25 inches have been caught. Check out the 3 Night Rod Building Class from Feb 6, 8 & 10 from 7-9. Call Brielle Bait and Tackle for details!

OFFSHORE – Anglers will attempt Hake and Cod (Cod, Atlantic) fishing soon. Mackerel (Mackerel, Atlantic), Porgy (Scup) and Pollock will be targeted around Belmar and Point Pleasant as well.




Brielle Bait and Tackle
732-528-5720
www.brielletackle.com

December 27, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bass (Bass, Striped) continue to bite this week. You can find them around Sandy Hook Beach, Sea Bright, Rumson and Long Branch. Use Bunker chunks, Clams or rattle traps to imitate peanut Bunkers. From boat you can drift Eels at night by Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll (buoy 14) and Sandy Hook Rip (buoy 13). Troll Shad umbrella rig, bunker spoon, Stretch 25, Rockfish Candy Mojo rig at Sandy Hook Channel. Tautog can be found around Buoy 42, 20 Old Orchard Light, 17 Buoy wreck, and West Bank Light in the Bay. Also structures outside the Hook like Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury Rocks, Scotland Light, and Rattlesnake have been holding decent fish. Use green crabs or clams for the best bite. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) are biting around Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, Scotland light and Rattlesnake. Use Gulp ghost Shrimp and Squid strip and Mackerel combo. If you are searching for Porgy use chum logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms of clam strips for bait. You can find them around old Orchard Light, West Bank Light, buoy 42 & 20 rock piles, Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, and Highlands Bridge. We expect to see both bite and the methods of catching continue to be productive into the holiday week. We close for the season on the 23rd of December. We do expect to see a similar bite through the end of the year. See you in the Spring! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

December 19, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bass (Bass, Striped) continue to bite this week. You can find them around Sandy Hook Beach, Sea Bright, Rumson and Long Branch. Use Bunker chunks, Clams or rattle traps to imitate peanut Bunkers. From boat you can drift Eels at night by Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll (buoy 14) and Sandy Hook Rip (buoy 13). Troll Shad umbrella rig, bunker spoon, Stretch 25, Rockfish Candy Mojo rig at Sandy Hook Channel. Tautog can be found around Buoy 42, 20 Old Orchard Light, 17 Buoy wreck, and West Bank Light in the Bay. Also structures outside the Hook like Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury Rocks, Scotland Light, and Rattlesnake have been holding decent fish. Use green crabs or clams for the best bite. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) are biting around Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, Scotland light and Rattlesnake. Use Gulp ghost Shrimp and Squid strip and Mackerel combo. If you are searching for Porgy use chum logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms of clam strips for bait. You can find them around old Orchard Light, West Bank Light, buoy 42 & 20 rock piles, Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, and Highlands Bridge. We expect to see both bite and the methods of catching continue to be productive into the holiday week. We close for the season on the 23rd of December. We do expect to see a similar bite through the end of the year. See you in the Spring! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

December 13, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – The fishing has been pretty quiet into this week. There are still a few anglers getting Blackfish (Tautog) however the bite is slow. That said, the reef in 40 ft is producing some great numbers. Some days there are still limits being caught in 50-60 ft. It’s cold but they are still there. Not a lot of anglers are targeting what’s left of the Bass (Bass, Striped) bite. The beach has been fairly slow for anglers. As the weather cools most people have decided to stay inside. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






Fishtales Bait & Tackle
732-952-3990

December 7, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – The beaches have been quiet. The main bite has been the Blackfish (Tautog). Anglers are heading out to Scotland and Sandy Hook Reef using Green or White Legged Crabs. Stripers (Bass, Striped) seem to have left. They were doing well a few weeks ago so it may be a lack of anglers or that the fish have moved out. Prior to the weather, Point Pleasant and Belmar were doing well. Anglers were trolling in the Raritan Bay as well using Rock Candy. Reports are beginning to get slim at this time of year. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






Fishtales Bait & Tackle
732-952-3990

November 30, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – This week, Keeper sizes of Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) are at Perth Amboy, Morgan Creek, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Port Monmouth, Keansburg, Sandy Hook Beach, Sea Bright, Rumson and Long Branch. Use Bunker Chunks, Clams or Rattle Traps to imitate peanut Bunkers. From boats drift Eels at night by the Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll (buoy 14) and Sandy Hook Rip (buoy 13). If you are hooking them on the troll use Shad umbrella rigs, Bunker Spoons, Stretch 25, Rockfish Candy Mojo rig at daytime by South Amboy lighthouse, Keyport buoy 1, Keansburg 11A buoy and Sandy Hook Channel. Blackfish (Tautog) are on buoy 42, 20 Old Orchard Light, 17 Buoy wreck, and West Bank Light in the Bay. Also search structures outside the Hook like Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury Rocks, Scotland Light, and Rattlesnake. Use green crabs or clams. Remember, there is a 6 fish limit. Bluefish have been caught at Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use fresh Bunker chunks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers to hook them. Finally, you can find Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) around Sandy Hook and Seabright wall. Cast Ava jigs, Deadly Dicks, Hopkins, and Kastmaster. Retrieve very fast for the best bite. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Good catches of Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) are at the usual places such as Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, Scotland light and Rattlesnake taking Gulp ghost shrimp and squid strip and mackerel combo

BAIT REPORT – Blue Claw Crabs have been caught in Raritan River, Morgan Creek above Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen Bunker (Menhaden). Usually incoming tide is best, about 3 hours before high tide. Good catches will continue into November.


Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

November 21, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Striped) and Bluefish are in the harbor this week. Everyone is using Bunker and Clams to hook them. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – There are tons of Bunker (Menhaden) to be caught this week.


Tackle U.S.
732-566-4621
www.tackleus.com

November 21, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Striped) and Bluefish are in the harbor this week. Everyone is using Bunker and Clams to hook them. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – There are tons of Bunker (Menhaden) to be caught this week.


Tackle U.S.
732-566-4621
www.tackleus.com

November 16, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – This week we are starting to catch keeper Striper (Bass, Striped) sizes at Perth Amboy, Morgan Creek, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Port Monmouth, Keansburg, Sandy Hook Beach, Sea Bright, Rumson and Long Branch. We are using Bunker chunks, Clams or rattle traps to imitate peanut Bunkers. From the boat anglers have begun to drift Eels at night by Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll (buoy 14) and Sandy Hook Rip (buoy 13). Trolling Shad umbrella rig, Bunker spoon, Stretch 25, Rockfish Candy Mojo rig at daytime by South Amboy lighthouse, Keyport buoy 1, Keansburg 11A buoy and Sandy Hook Channel has been productive as well. Blackfish (Tautog) are on all the rock piles in the bay as well as the structures outside the hook. As of November 16 we now have a limit of 6 fish. See the Pro Angler App regulations feature for more details. Small Cocktail Blues (Bluefish) are swimming Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Anglers are casting fresh Bunker chunks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers to hook them.

OFFSHORE – In the nearshore this week we are seeing a good bite of both Sea Bass and Porgy on the reefs. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) are turning up with good catches at the usual places such as Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, Scotland light and Rattlesnake. They are taking Gulp ghost Shrimp and Squid strip and Mackerel combo. Porgy (Scup) have also been caught into this week. Anglers are using Clam logs to draw them in, use Sand and Bloodworms or Clam strips for bait. Search Old Orchard Light, West Bank Light, buoy 42 & 20 rock pikes, South Amboy lighthouse, Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, and Highlands Bridge. We are seeing big sizes this year. Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) can also be found around Sandy Hook and Seabright wall. They are taking Ava jigs, Deadly Dicks, Hopkins, and Kastmaster. Make sure you are retrieving fast as they can put up a good fight.

BAIT REPORT – This week Blue Clawed Crab are in the Raritan River, Morgan Creek above Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers. Usually incoming tide, about 3 hours before high tide. Good catches will continue into November.


Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

November 8, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fishing is a bit slow into this week. That said, the anglers that are drifting Eels for Bass (Bass, Striped) are doing well. There are some fish coming out of North Beach on Bucktails. Tautog are excellent on the rock piles in the bay. Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] are being caught incidentally. Bluefish were caught up to 18 lbs but they have been difficult to find with the recent wind. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Once the weather calms down we expect some great offshore reports of Tuna (Tuna, Bluefin).

BAIT REPORT – Plenty of Peanut Bunker (Menhaden) are in the bay.


Giglios Bait & Tackle
732-383-5375
info@gigliosbaitandtackle.com www.gigliosbaitandtackle.com

November 1, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) – Starting to catch keeper sizes at Perth Amboy, Morgan Creek, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Port Monmouth, Keansburg, Sandy Hook Beach, Seabright, Rumson and Long Branch. Use bunker chunks, clams or rattle traps to imitate peanut Bunkers. From boat – Drift Eels at night by Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll (buoy #14) and Sandy Hook Rip (buoy 13). Troll Shad umbrella rig, bunker spoon, Stretch 25, Rockfish Candy Mojo rig at daytime by South Amboy light house, Keyport buoy 1, Keansburg 11A buoy and Sandy Hook Channel. Blackfish (Tautog)- All the rock piles in the Bay and structures outside the hook. 1 fish limit. 6 fish starting 11/16. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) – Good catches at the usual places such as Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, Scotland light and Rattle Snake using Gulp ghost Shrimp and Squid strip and Mackerel combo. Porgy (Scup) – Use Clam logs to draw them in, use sand and Bloodworms or Clam strips for bait. Old Orchard Light, West Bank Light, buoy 42 & 20 rock pikes, South Amboy light house, Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, and Highlands Bridge. Big ones this year. Cocktail Blues (Bluefish)- Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use fresh Bunker chunks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) – Sandy Hook and Seabright wall. Use Ava jigs, Deadly Dicks, Hopkins, and Kastmaster. Retrieve very fast. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Blue Claw Crabs – Raritan River, Morgan Creek above Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen Bunkers (Menhaden). Usually incoming tide, about 3 hours before high tide. Good catches will continue into November.


Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

October 25, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Anglers are getting Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) on the troll. Most of them are shorts however there are some keepers mixed in. Umbrella Rigs, Rockfish Candy and Stretch 25s are working best to hook them. Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) are swimming at Sandy Hook. Jigs are working best to hook them. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Peanut Bunker and adult Bunker (Menhaden) are all over Raritan Bay.


Tackle U.S.
732-566-4621
www.tackleus.com

October 19, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) – Perth Amboy, Morgan Creek, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Port Monmouth, Keansburg, Sandy Hook Beach, Seabright, Rumson and Long Branch. Use bunker chunks, clams or rattle traps to imitate peanut bunkers. From boat Drift eels at night by Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll (buoy 14) and Sandy Hook Rip (buoy 13). Troll shad umbrella rig, bunker spoon, Stretch 25, Rockfish Candy Mojo rig at daytime by South Amboy lighthouse, Keyport buoy 1 & 3, Keansburg 11A buoy and Sandy Hook Channel. Porgy (Scup)- Use clam logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms or clam strips for bait. Old Orchard Light, West Bank Light, buoy 42 & 20 rock pikes, South Amboy light house, Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, and Highlands Bridge. Big ones this year. Cocktail Blues (Small Bluefish)- Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use bunker chunks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Blue Claw Crabs – Raritan River, Morgan Creek above Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers. Usually incoming tide, about 3 hours before high tide. Good catches will continue into November. Albacore – Sandy Hook and Seabright wall. Use Ava jigs, Deadly Dicks, Hopkins, and Kastmaster. Retrieve very fast. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Blue Claw Crabs – Raritan River, Morgan Creek above Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers. Usually incoming tide, about 3 hours before high tide. Good catches will continue into November.


Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

October 12, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Stripped) can be caught in Morgan Creek, Seabright, Rumson or down to Long Branch from shore. Rattle Traps are a good lure as they imitate peanut bunker. The boats are doing well drifting Eels at night. Best fishing has been by the Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll (Buoy 14) and Sandy Hook Rip (Buoy 13). Porgy (Scup) are being caught in good numbers on sand and blood worms or clam strips. It’s best to use a clam log to get them going. Best places to fish are Old ORchard Light, West Bank Light, buoy 42 and 20 rock piles, South Amboy Lighthouse, Sandy Hook Reef, Shrewsbury Rocks, and also Highlands Bridge. Throwing Bunker chunks, Avas or Gators, and surface poppers are productive for Cocktail Bluefish. Definitely try fishing at Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Port Monmouth, and Keansburg. Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) are fishing well at Sandy Hook and Seabright wall. Best lures to use right now are Ava jigs or Deadly Dicks. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – There’s still some good Crabbing (Crab Blue) to be had. Raritan River, Morgan Creek above the Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink, and Shrewsbury Rivers are going to be your best bets. Aim for income tide, about 3 hours before high tide using frozen Bunker (Menhaden).


Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

October 12, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Stripped) can be caught in Morgan Creek, Seabright, Rumson or down to Long Branch from shore. Rattle Traps are a good lure as they imitate peanut bunker. The boats are doing well drifting Eels at night. Best fishing has been by the Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll (Buoy 14) and Sandy Hook Rip (Buoy 13). Porgy (Scup) are being caught in good numbers on sand and blood worms or clam strips. It’s best to use a clam log to get them going. Best places to fish are Old ORchard Light, West Bank Light, buoy 42 and 20 rock piles, South Amboy Lighthouse, Sandy Hook Reef, Shrewsbury Rocks, and also Highlands Bridge. Throwing Bunker chunks, Avas or Gators, and surface poppers are productive for Cocktail Bluefish. Definitely try fishing at Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Port Monmouth, and Keansburg. Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) are fishing well at Sandy Hook and Seabright wall. Best lures to use right now are Ava jigs or Deadly Dicks. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – There’s still some good Crabbing (Crab Blue) to be had. Raritan River, Morgan Creek above the Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink, and Shrewsbury Rivers are going to be your best bets. Aim for income tide, about 3 hours before high tide using frozen Bunker (Menhaden).


Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

October 5, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Cocktail Blues (Bluefish) – Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use Bunker chunks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Weakfish – Some catches in Reach Channel by Princess Bay, Dental Works and Buoy 10 & 12 on worms. Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) – Sandy Hook. Use Ava jigs or Deadly Dicks. Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) – Morgan Creek, Seabright, Rumson or Long Branch. Use rattle traps to imitate peanut bunkers. From boat – Drift Eels at night by Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll and Sandy Hook Rip. Porgy (Scup) – Use clam logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms or clam strips for bait. Morgan Creek, Highlands Bridge, Romer Shoal light, West Bank light, and Old Orchard light. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

September 28, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Porgy (Scup) – Use clam logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms or clam strips for bait. Morgan Creek, Highlands Bridge, Romer Shoal light, West Bank light, and Old Orchard light. Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) – Morgan Creek, Seabright, Rumson or Long Branch. Use rattle traps to imitate peanut bunkers. From boat – Drift Eels at night by Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll and Sandy Hook Rip. Cocktail Blues (Bluefish) – Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use Bunker chunks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) – Sandy Hook. Use Ava jigs or Deadly Dicks. Weakfish – Some catches in Reach Channel by Princess Bay, Dental Works and Buoy 10 & 12 on worms. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
www.fredsbaitnj.com

September 21, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)]- In the Bay, Keyport pier, Spy House Pier (Port Monmouth), Keansburg Pier, Keyport buoy 3 & 1, and Keansburg 11A with peanut bunkers, spearing & squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Season ends on Sunday, 9/25. Porgy (Scup)- Use clam logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms or clam strips for bait. Morgan Creek, Romer Shoal light, West Bank light, and Old Orchard light. Weakfish – There are still some catches in Reach Channel by Princess Bay, Dental Works and Buoy 10 & 12 on worms. Bluefish – Are still being caught on Bunker chunks or Avas and Gators at Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Poppers are also working well. Snapper Bluefish – Large ones at Perth Amboy, Morgan Creek, Keyport and Port Monmouth. (Spy House Pier) Use snapper poppers, snapper zappers or spearing. Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) – Drifting Eels at night by Flynn’s Knoll, Sandy Hook Rip and the Coast Guard Station for boat anglers. Shore anglers are getting some small ones at Morgan Creek, Seabright, Rumson or Long Branch. Use rattle traps to imitate peanut bunkers. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Blue Claw Crabs – Excellent catches at Raritan River, Morgan Creek above Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers. Usually incoming tide, about 3 hours before high tide.


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September 14, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)]- In the Bay, Keyport pier, Spy House Pier (Port Monmouth), Keansburg Pier, Keyport buoy 3 & 1, and Keansburg 11A with peanut bunkers, spearing & squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Snappers (Bluefish) – Large ones at Perth Amboy, Morgan Creek, Keyport and Port Monmouth. (Spy House Pier) Use snapper poppers, snapper zappers or spearing. Porgy (Scup)- Use clam logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms or clam strips for bait. Morgan Creek, Romer Shoal light, West Bank light, and Old Orchard light. Weakfish – Some catches in Reach Channel by Princess Bay, Dental Works and Buoy 10 & 12 on worms. Bluefish – Some at Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use bunker chunks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) – Some small ones are showing at Morgan Creek, Seabright, Rumson or Long Branch. Use rattle traps to imitate peanut bunkers. From boat: Drift eels at night by Coast Guard Station, Flynn’s Knoll and Sandy Hook Rip. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Blue Claw Crabs – Excellent catches at Raritan River, Morgan Creek above


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September 7, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)], Porgy, Snapper (Bluefish) and small Stripers (Bass, Striped) are turning up this week. Stripers are out in the bay. They are small but biting late at night or early before sunrise. Search the beaches and bridges using Bunker also. Fluke are on the outside. Search the channels or deep water. Spearing and Squid together has been very productive. Snappers are decent sizes in the creeks and around the pier. Snapper Poppers or Spearing are best to hook them. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






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August 30, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bigger Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] are around. Mackerel (Mackerel, Atlantic) are just out of casting range. Albies (Bonito, Little Tunny) have been reported but not caught. A lot of Snapper and Cocktail Bluefish are coming in with the occasional Bass (Bass, Striped) from the surf. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






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August 23, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snapper Blues (Bluefish) are great from the shoreline. From the boat we are seeing great Porgy (Scup) and Fluke [Flounder, SUmmer (Fluke)]. Nuclear Chicken Grubs, Spearing, and Snapper poppers are working well. You can’t seem to go wrong. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Blue Clawed Crabs are all over the inshore this week


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August 17, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] – Middle of channel or deep water where it’s cool like Keansburg buoy 11A, Earl Naval pier by TC buoy, Chapel Hill Channel 8 & 10 buoy and Coast Guard Station, range towers, Ambrose Channel buoy 3 & 5, with spearing squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Snappers (small Bluefish)- Large ones at Perth Amboy, Morgan Creek, Keyport and Port Monmouth. (Spy House Pier) Use snapper poppers, snapper zappers or spearing. Porgy & Blowfish (Scup & Puffer, Smooth)- Use clam logs to draw them in, use Sandworms and Bloodworms or Clam strips for bait. Morgan Creek, Romer Shoal light, West Bank light, especially Sheepshead Bay and Long Island Sound where they are catching many big ones. Bluefish – Everywhere in the Bay especially Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use Bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) – Late at night and early before sunrise. Outer Bridge, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Seabright, Rumson and Long Branch. Use fresh bunkers. From boat: Buoy 20 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel, Great Kills, Old Orchard and ocean side. Snag and drop Bunkers or troll bunker spoons,Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lure. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Black Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) – Squid strips, mackerel strips or combo. Also use Gulp ghost shrimp at Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks and Rattle Snake.

BAIT REPORT – Blue Claw Crabs – Excellent catches at Raritan River, Morgan Creek above Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers. Usually incoming tide, about 3 hours before high.


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August 9, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snapper and cocktail Bluefish are showing up mixed in with Porgy (Scup) on the shore. From the boats we are seeing nice sized Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] in the deeper water. Search the channels to find them. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






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August 2, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Flounder, Summer (Fluke) – Perth Amboy sailboats, buoy 1, 46, 47, 56, & 58 at the triangle, South Amboy light house, Buoy 20 and 12 at Reach Channel, Keansburg buoy 11A, Earl Naval pier by TC buoy, Chapel Hill Channel 8 & 10 buoy and Coast Guard Station with spearing & squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Bass, Striped – Late at night and early before sunrise. Outer Bridge, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Seabright, Rumson and Long Branch. Use fresh bunkers. From boat: Buoy 20 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel, Great Kills, Old Orchard and ocean side. Snag and drop bunkers or troll bunker spoons, Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or RockfishCandy/Mojo lure. Bluefish – Everywhere in the Bay especially Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Blue Claw Crabs – Excellent catches at Raritan River, Morgan Creek, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers. Porgy (Scup) & Blow Fish (Puffer, Smooth) – Use clam logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms of clam strips for bait. Morgan Creek, Romer Shoal light, West Bank light, especially Sheepshead Bay and Long Island Sound where they are catching many big ones. Sea Bass, Black – Squid strips, mackerel strips or combo. Also use Gulp ghost shrimp at Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks and Rattle Snake. Snappers Bluefish- Morgan Creek, Keyport and Port Monmouth. (Spy House Pier) Use snapper poppers, snapper zappers or spearing. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






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July 26, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Flounder, Summer (Fluke) – Train Bridge at Raritan River and by Cornucopia, Perth Amboy sailboats, 1 buoy and barge, buoy 46, 47, 56, 58, 20 and 12 at Reach Channel, at the triangle, South Amboy light house, Earl Naval pier by TC buoy, Bug Light and Coast Guard Station with spearing & squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Bass, Striped – Late at night and early before sunrise. Outer Bridge, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Seabright, Rumson and Long Branch. Use fresh bunkers. From boat: Buoy 20 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel, Great Kills, Old Orchard and ocean side. Snag and drop bunkers or troll bunker spoons, Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lure. Bluefish – Everywhere in the Bay especially Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Use bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Snapper Blues – Starting to show. Use snapper poppers, snapper zappers or spearing. Blue Claw Crabs – Excellent catches at Raritan River, Morgan Creek, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers. Porgy (Scup) & Blow Fish (Puffer, Smooth) – Use clam logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms of clam strips for bait. Morgan Creek, Romer Shoal light, West Bank light or any rock piles. Sea Bass, Black – Squid strips, mackerel strips or combo. Also use Gulp ghost shrimp at Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks and Rattle Snake. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






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July 22, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – We are finding some short Fluke [FLounder, Summer (Fluke)] on peanut Bunker. Snapper (Bluefish) have been taking Poppers. Some of the smaller blues are also hitting Bunker. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) and Blackfish (Tautog) can be caught from the boat. Keep in mind Blackfish are closed. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – You can snag some Bunker (Menhaden) from the shore.


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July 15, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Flounder, Summer (Fluke) – Train Bridge at Raritan River by Cornucopia, Perth Amboy sailboats, 1 buoy, buoy 46, 47, buoy #52 & 53, South Amboy light house, by the barge, Buoy 20 and 14 at Reach Channel, Earl Naval pier by TC buoy, Bug Light and Coast Guard Station with spearing & squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Bass, Striped – From beaches at night especially from 1 hour before and 1/2 hour after sunrise including Sewaren, Elizabeth, Outer Bridge, Gothel’s Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach and Keansburg: use fresh bunkers or fresh clams. From boat: Buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel, Great Kills, Old Orchard and ocean side: Seabright, Rumson, Long Branch. Snag and drop bunkers or troll bunker spoons, Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lure. Bluefish – Everywhere in the Bay especially Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. 10 to 15 pounds with some cocktails, 1 to 2 pounds, mixed in. Use bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Blue Claw Crabs – Raritan River by Crab Island, Morgan Creek past Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers. Porgy (Scup) & Blowfish (Puffer, Smooth) – Use clam logs to draw them in, use sand and blood worms of clam strips for bait. Morgan Creek, Romer Shoal light, West Bank light or any rock piles. Sea Bass, Black – Squid strips, mackerel strips or combo. Also use Gulp ghost shrimp at Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks and Rattle Snake. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below the report to reveal more angling tips and tricks!






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July 6, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bluefish and Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] are the main bites this week. Bunker is working best for the Bluefish while Peruvian Spearing, Clams and Squid Strips are best for Fluke. Pro Angler App users: Check out the local hotspots we’ve found for you and fish them hard.



BAIT REPORT – Peanut Bunker has been running this week. Squid and Night Crawlers can also been found.


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June 28, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Flounder, Summer (Fluke) – Perth Amboy sailboats, 1 buoy, buoy 46, 47, buoy #52 & 53, South Amboy light house, by the barge, Earl Naval pier by buoy 1, Bug Light and Coast Guard Stationwith spearing & squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Bass, Striped – From beaches at night especially from 1 hour before and 1/2 hour after sunrise including Sewaren, Elizabeth, Outer Bridge, Gothel’s Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach and Keansburg: use fresh bunkers or fresh clams. From boat: Buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel, Great Kills, Old Orchard and ocean side: Seabright, Rumson, Long Branch. Snag and drop bunkers or troll bunker spoons, Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lure. Bluefish – Everywhere in the Bay especially Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. 10 to 15 pounds with some cocktails, 1 to 2 pounds, mixed in. Use bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Blue Claw Crabs – Raritan River by Crab Island, Morgan Creek past Parkway Bridge, Red Bank, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Use frozen bunkers.






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June 22, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Flounder, Summer (Fluke) – Perth Amboy sailboats, 1 buoy, buoy 46, 47, buoy #52 & 53, South Amboy light house, by the barge, Earl Naval pier by buoy 1, Bug Light and Coast Guard Station with spearing & squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Bass, Striped – From beaches at night especially from 1 hour before and 1/2 hour after sunrise including Sewaren, Elizabeth, Outer Bridge, Gothel’s Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach and Keansburg: use fresh bunkers or fresh clams. From boat: Buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel, Great Kills, Old Orchard and ocean side: Seabright, Rumson, Long Branch. Snag and drop bunkers or troll bunker spoons, Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lure. Bluefish – Everywhere in the Bay especially Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. 10 to 15 pounds with some cocktails, 1 to 2 pounds, mixed in. Use bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers.






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June 15, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bass (Bass, Striped) are hitting by the bridges this week. Some are being hooked by on the beaches by Sandy Hook and Sea Bright by snagging and dropping. Bluefish are in the bay. There are plenty of schoolies turning up but some edible sizes mixed in. Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] action is happening by the triangle around the buoys. 46-47 Buoy and 52 Buoy in Raritan Beach have been hot and the best sizes are turning up. The bite is much better than the last few years.






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June 9, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Flounder, Summer (Fluke) – Perth Amboy sailboats, 1 buoy, Triangle buoy #52 & 53, South Amboy light house, by the barge, Bug Light and Coast Guard Station with spearing & squid combo, killies & squid combo and Spro & Gulp combo. Stripers (Bass, Striped) – From beaches at night especially from 1 hour before and 1/2 hour after sunrise including Sewaren, Elizabeth, Outer Bridge, Gothel’s Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach and Keansburg: use fresh bunkers or fresh clams. From boat: Buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel, Great Kills, Old Orchard and ocean side: Seabright, Rumson, Long Branch. Snag and drop bunkers or troll bunker spoons, Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lure. Bluefish – Everywhere in the Bay especially Cliffwood Beach,Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg. 10 to 15 pounds. Use bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Sea Bass, Black – Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks, 17 fathom and Rattlesnake. Squid & mackerel fillet combo and Gulp ghost shrimp.






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June 1, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands

INSHORE – Flounder, Summer (Fluke) – Triangle buoy 52, 53, Princess Bay, Dental Works, Bug Light and the Coast Guard Station. Best baits are a Spearing and Squid combo, Killies and squid combo or a Spro and Gulp combo. Stripers (Bass, Striped) – Are being caught from beaches at night especially from 1 hour before and 1/2 hour after sunrise including Sewaren, Outer Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach and Keansburg. Use fresh Bunker or fresh Clams. The boats are getting fish from buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel, Great Kills and Old Orchard. Use Bunker chunks or troll Stretch 25s, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lures. Bluefish – Blues are everywhere in the Bay especially Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach, Port Monmouth and Keansburg with many of the fish being 10 to 15 pounds. Most anglers are using Bunker chunks with steel leaders or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Sea Bass, Black – They are on Sandy Hook Reef, Shrewsbury Rocks, the 17 fathom and Rattlesnake for anyone throwing a Squid and Mackerel combo or Gulp Ghost Shrimp.






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May 24, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Striped) From beaches at night especially from 1 hour before and 1/2 hour after sunrise including Sewaren, Outer Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach and Keansburg – use fresh Clams (cut them in half) or fresh Bunkers. From boat – Buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel (Old Orchard). Use Bunker chunks or troll Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lure.






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May 20, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Striped) – From beaches at night especially from 1 hour before and 1/2 hour after sunrise including Sewaren, Outer Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach, Union Beach and Keansburg: use fresh clams (cut them in half) or fresh bunkers. From boat: Buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel (Old Orchard). Use bunker chunks or troll Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy/Mojo lure. Bluefish – Are everywhere in the Bay, especially Cliffwood Beach and Union Beach. Lots of fish in the 10-20lb range. Anglers are using Bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] opens on the 21st, Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) opens on the 23rd. There’s still the odd Flounder (Flounder, Winter) in the Belmar and Shark Rivers being caught on pieces of sand or blood worms and clam.






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May 12, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Raritan Bay’s Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) fishing was excellent with the Down Deep Fleet, Capt. Mario said. A 34-pounder and a 32-pounder were among the catch Sunday, and trips chunked Bunker and live-lined Bunker to catch. Big Blues (Bluefish) to 18 pounds also bit, but plenty of Stripers did to keep anglers happy, and the Stripers were bigger ones, too. Open-boat trips are fishing for stripers daily, reservations required, on the Down Deep Bull, one of the company’s two 40-foot boats. Charters are available, and trips for Cod (Cod, Atlantic), Ling and Winter Flounder (Flounder, Winter) were weathered out last week on the Down Deep, the other boat. Those trips, open-boat, reservations required, are slated to resume Wednesday, and charters are also available for that. Forecasts look better for this week, Mario hopes. Join the Short Notice List on Down Deep’s website to be kept informed about open trips.






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May 3, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) – Catching locally. From River, use sand or blood worms with 2/0 or 3/0 hooks. From local beaches like South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach andUnion Beach – use fresh clams (cut them in half) or fresh bunkers with 4/0 or 5/0 bait holder or octopus hooks. From boat: Buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel. Use Bunker chunks or troll Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy lure. Bluefish – Everywhere in the Bay. Use Bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Flounder (Flounder, Winter) – 2 fish bag limit. Belmar and Shark River. Use pieces of Sand or Bloodworms and Clam.






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April 28, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) are catching locally. From the river use Sand or Blood worms with 2/0 or 3/0 hooks. From local beaches like South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach and Union Beach – use fresh Clams (cut them in half) or fresh Bunkers with 4/0 or 5/0 bait holder or octopus hooks. From boat search Buoy 14 and 19 in Raritan Reach Channel. Use Bunker chunks or troll Stretch 25, umbrella rigs or Rockfish Candy lure. Bluefish are everywhere in the Bay. Use Bunker chunks with steel leader hooks or metals (like Avas and Gators) or surface poppers. Flounder(Flounder, Winter) – No closed season. 2 fish bag limit anytime. Belmar and Shark River. Use pieces of sand or blood worms and Clam. Blackfish (Tautog) – Shrewsbury Rocks, Scotland lights, 17 Fathom and Rattlesnake. Use Clams or Green Crabs. Season ends on 4/30.






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April 20, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Striped) in the River are taking Sand or Blood Worms with a 2/0 or 3/0 circle hook. From the beaches (South Amboy, Cliffwood, and Union) use fresh cut Clams or Bunker with 4/0 or 5/0 bait holder or octopus hooks. The boats are finding the best fish at Buoy 14 and Buoy 19 in Raritan Reach Channel. Use Bunker chunks, Troll Stretch 25s, Umbrella Rigs, or Rockfish Candy lures. Flounder (Flounder, Winter) are still in Belmar and Shark River and are caught on pieces of Sand Worm, Blood Worm, and Clam. Blackfish (Tautog) are on the Shrewsbury Rocks, at the Scotland Lights, 17 Fathom, and Rattlesnake. Best baits for Tog have been Clams or Green Crabs.






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April 13, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – We are seeing Stripers (Bass, Striped) being caught from buoy 19 this week. The sizes are great so far up to 34 lbs at this point. They are being caught by chunking and then hooked on the troll with Shad. Mojo Rigs and Rockfish candy are working as well. Flounder (Flounder, Winter) are coming out of the rivers as well this week. The sizes are fair and the bite is consistent.






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April 7, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Striped) – Catching locally. From River: use sand or blood worms with 2/0 or 3/0 hooks. From local beaches like South Amboy, Cliffwood Beach and Union Beach – use fresh clams (cut them in half) or fresh bunker with 4/0 or 5/0 bait holder or octopus hooks. Flounder, Winter – No closed season. 2 fish bag limit anytime. Belmar and Shark River. Use pieces of sand or blood worms and clam. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) – Season opens on 4/9. We have night crawlers, baby nightcrawlers, trout worms, mealworms, butterworms, shiners and fat heads in stock.






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April 1, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Everyone is gearing up for the Striper (Bass, Striped) bite that most anglers are just beginning to target. The weather has been hit and miss in the area as of late so it has not been easy for anyone to get out on the water however we hope to see conditions clear up for the weekend. Anglers are very excited for the Spring bite beginning to set in!






Pro Angler Team

March 21, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – There are still some Bass, Striped being caught in the shallows so far this week. We are seeing some turn up around 30 inches long. The moving Bunker in the bay is expected to bring in some great sizes. Anglers will soon be targeting Flounder, Winter in the next few weeks when we see them move a bit closer in. They will be hotter in the morning bite while the Stripers will turn up more in the afternoon. They are preferring Clams, Mussels, Worms and Chum.

OFFSHORE – We can expect to see some trips for Cod, Atlantic heading out soon throughout the offshore.

BAIT REPORT – The bay is full of Bunker (Menhaden) so far this week.


Pro Angler Team

March 17, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – We are seeing a few Bass, Striped move into the back of the Raritan Bay. The fish follow the bait so when the bait is not there, neither are the fish. This is a great sign of the upcoming Spring bite. We expect to see some Flounder (Flounder, Winter) very soon. Check out our Fish feature which provides additional tips and tricks to keep your lines tight.






Pro Angler Team

March 9, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Flounder, Winter are still hanging around in the bay and have been the main target for most anglers. Bloodworms, Sand Worms, and Clams are the best bet to hook them. This will continue with the good weather into the weekend. The Bass, Striped are beginning to show back up but are still small and sporadic at this point. There is new 2016 gear in store, stop in and check out the great new inventory!






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March 2, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Capt. Frank from the Vitamin Sea hopes to splash the boat by the third week of March, he wrote in an email. He hopes the mild winter brings on an early Bass, Striped run and some good Flounder (Flounder, Summer (Fluke)) fishing. Though two Flounder is the bag limit, he hopes the limit helps make Raritan Bay the good Flounder grounds it was. He’d like to hear from anybody interested in Flounder fishing, because maybe he’ll set up open-boat trips for the fish, if enough anglers are interested. Flounder are great fun on light tackle and terrific-eating. Afternoon charters will be available this year, in addition to morning charters. Call me anytime if computers and smart phone stuff isn’t your thing.




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February 24, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bait will be stocked for Tuesday’s opening of Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) season in rivers and bays and winter Flounder Flounder, Winter) season that opens that day. Clams are already carried, and Sandworms and Bloodworms are expected to be stocked that day. Tuesdays are when the worms usually arrive, and they weren’t ordered previously, because the full moon was this week, and the quality is usually poor during the moon. The supplier of Brabs, for Blackfish (Tautog) bait, stopped potting Crabs for now. No Crabs are stocked, and blackfish season will be closed from Tuesday through March, reopening in April. Tuesday is March 1. No fishing was heard about but we expect that to change once the season reopens






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February 16, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – As the Winter season has set in there is not much action to be found in this area. Our sources are keeping warm inside and there have been no reports submitted this week. For the anglers eagerly awaiting the Spring thaw, feel free to check out all of the great features available on Pro Angler to keep you busy! From planning next season’s hot spots on your GPS map to getting some tasty recipes for the fish you will catch, Pro Angler will keep you hooked! If you just can’t wait that long, take a look at your Southern Fellow anglers in Florida! Check out their weather, read the reports of their areas and maybe even let the warm weather lure you down for a saltwater fishing trip. Pro Angler has all your off-season cravings covered!




Pro Angler Team

February 10, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – As the Winter season has set in there is not much action to be found in this area. Our sources are keeping warm inside and there have been no reports submitted this week. For the anglers eagerly awaiting the Spring thaw, feel free to check out all of the great features available on Pro Angler to keep you busy! From planning next season’s hot spots on your GPS map to getting some tasty recipes for the fish you will catch, Pro Angler will keep you hooked! If you just can’t wait that long, take a look at your Southern Fellow anglers in Florida! Check out their weather, read the reports of their areas and maybe even let the warm weather lure you down for a saltwater fishing trip. Pro Angler has all your off-season cravings covered!




Pro Angler Team

February 4, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – As the Winter season has set in there is not much action to be found in this area. Our sources are keeping warm inside and there have been no reports submitted this week. For the anglers eagerly awaiting the Spring thaw, feel free to check out all of the great features available on Pro Angler to keep you busy! From planning next season’s hot spots on your GPS map to getting some tasty recipes for the fish you will catch, Pro Angler will keep you hooked! If you just can’t wait that long, take a look at your Southern Fellow anglers in Florida! Check out their weather, read the reports of their areas and maybe even let the warm weather lure you down for a saltwater fishing trip. Pro Angler has all your off-season cravings covered!




Pro Angler Team

January 29, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – As the Winter season has set in there is not much action to be found in this area. Our sources are keeping warm inside and there have been no reports submitted this week. For the anglers eagerly awaiting the Spring thaw, feel free to check out all of the great features available on Pro Angler to keep you busy! From planning next season’s hot spots on your GPS map to getting some tasty recipes for the fish you will catch, Pro Angler will keep you hooked! If you just can’t wait that long, take a look at your Southern Fellow anglers in Florida! Check out their weather, read the reports of their areas and maybe even let the warm weather lure you down for a saltwater fishing trip. Pro Angler has all your off-season cravings covered!




Pro Angler Team

January 22, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – As the Winter season has set in there is not much action to be found in this area. Our sources are keeping warm inside and there have been no reports submitted this week. For the anglers eagerly awaiting the Spring thaw, feel free to check out all of the great features available on Pro Angler to keep you busy! From planning next season’s hot spots on your GPS map to getting some tasty recipes for the fish you will catch, Pro Angler will keep you hooked! If you just can’t wait that long, take a look at your Southern Fellow anglers in Florida! Check out their weather, read the reports of their areas and maybe even let the warm weather lure you down for a saltwater fishing trip. Pro Angler has all your off-season cravings covered!




Pro Angler Team

January 15, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The wind has kept a lot of anglers off the water this week. It should lay down a little by late in the week and into the weekend.There’s still some decent Blackfishing (Tautog) in the area on the deeper structures. Check out our in app GPS Hotspots to see where these are. Green crabs are always the best bait to use for Blackfish. You may have have a hard time finding a shop that has them this time of year but rumor has it Julian’s Bait & Tackle carries them. Once the seas settle down expect there to be some opportunities for Blackfish. Anglers and Captains are reporting good numbers of Cod (Cod, Tommy) near Bayonne Bridge.




Pro Angler Team

January 6, 2016

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The party boat Atlantic Star blackfished (Taugtog) every day, Capt. Tom said. The angling wasn’t great, and some good-sized were swung in yesterday, but fewer than he’d like. Throwbacks were released, and current ran strong, and seas were somewhat rolly and cranky, but not bad. That was the final trip, and the boat will go on winter break now. Tom thanks all who fished aboard this fishing season, wishes everybody a safe and happy New Year, and looks forward to resuming fishing in spring. The trips resumed in mid-April the past two years.




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December 29, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – A few Blackfish (Tautog) ended up bagged in the afternoon on Saturday’s trip on the party boat Atlantic Star. The fishing began slowly, and didn’t end up good, but two anglers bagged five, and some bagged two or one, and some landed no keepers. On Sunday’s trip, Blackfishing was tough, probably the worst in a while, and worse than on the previous few trips. There was a ground swell, and the trip tried fishing different places. Some anglers couldn’t feel bites in the seas, and some snagged tackle in sticky bottom. Forecasts for wind on Tuesday don’t sound good at all for a trip to sail, and Wednesday will probably be the next time the boat fishes. The wind is supposed to begin today and strengthen on Tuesday. The Atlantic Star is blackfishing 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, including on New Year’s Day, and Sunday’s trip will be the final for the season, and the boat will go on winter break afterward.






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December 21, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Bluefish are up and down the beach and running thick. They are catching from the boat and the surf so far this week. They are so thick anglers are having trouble getting the Bass, Striped through all the Blues. The best bite is coming up on down the beach under the birds. The inshore bite is the hottest this week and anything live is working well.

OFFSHORE – The offshore fishermen are targeting Cod, Atlantic this week and are taking in quite a few fish on a good bite. The sizes are decent. Since a lot of the offshore fish are closed or moved out at this point the main focus has been on the great bite inshore. There has also been a great Blackfish (Tautog) bite a bit closer in on the artificial reefs.




Tackle Box Fishing Co.
732-264-7711

December 21, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Bluefish are up and down the beach and running thick. They are catching from the boat and the surf so far this week. They are so thick anglers are having trouble getting the Bass, Striped through all the Blues. The best bite is coming up on down the beach under the birds. The inshore bite is the hottest this week and anything live is working well.

OFFSHORE – The offshore fishermen are targeting Cod, Atlantic this week and are taking in quite a few fish on a good bite. The sizes are decent. Since a lot of the offshore fish are closed or moved out at this point the main focus has been on the great bite inshore. There has also been a great Blackfish (Tautog) bite a bit closer in on the artificial reefs.




Tackle Box Fishing Co.
732-264-7711

December 15, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – There are tons of Bluefish in the area this week reeling in more than 15 lbs! Anglers are having a hard time getting below them for Stripers (Bass, Striped) as the Blue bite is so hot. They are catching them so far on the jig or using swim shads. The bite is continuing through to Sandy Hook as well. The reefs are producing some Blackfish (Tautog) as well however they are not nearly as on fire. The fish are out there if you put your time in.






Pro Angler Team

December 9, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bass, Striped – From surf – use clams, eels, fresh bunker chunks or worms. Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook especially Union Beach, Seabright wall and Long Branch. From boat – “Snag and drop” live bunkers using 9/0 or 10/0 snag hook, clams, bunker chunks or troll Rock Fish Candy (Mojo) rigs, Stretch 25 or 30, bunker spoon at inside Reach Channel, buoy 20, 42, 30, South Amboy Light House, Keyport #1 and Keansburg 11A. Drift eels at night at Highland’s Bridge, Bug Light, Sandy Hook Channel #14, (Flynn’s Knoll) and #13 at Sandy Hook rip. Blackfish (Tautog) – Rock piles at buoy 42 &20, South Amboy Light House, Old Orchard, West Bank, #17 buoy wreck, Shrewsbury rocks, Sandy Hook reef and Rattle Snake. Sea Bass, Black – Use Gulp ghost shrimp, clams, squid strips, mackerel skin strips and blood or sand worms. Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks and Rattle Snake.



BAIT REPORT – There’s still some Bunker (Menhaden) around for anglers snagging and dropping for Striped Bass


Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
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December 3, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – From surf – use Clams, Eels, fresh Bunker (Menhaden) chunks or worms. Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook especially Union Beach, Seabright wall and Long Branch. From boat – “Snag and drop” live bunkers using 9/0 or 10/0 snag hook, Clams, Bunker chunks or troll Rock Fish Candy (Mojo) rigs, Stretch 25 or 30, Bunker spoon at inside Reach Channel, buoy 20, 42, 30, South Amboy Lighthouse, Keyport #1 and Keansburg 11A. Drift Eels at night at Highland’s Bridge, Bug Light, Sandy Hook Channel #14, (Flynn’s Knoll) and #13 at Sandy Hook rip. Blackfish (Tautog) – Rock piles at buoy 42 &20, South Amboy Light House, Old Orchard, West Bank, #17 buoy wreck, Shrewsbury rocks, Sandy Hook reef and Rattle Snake. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) – Use Gulp ghost shrimp, clams, squid strips, mackerel skin strips and blood or sand worms. Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks and Rattle Snake.



BAIT REPORT – There’s still some Bunker (Menhaden) around for anglers snagging and dropping for Striped Bass


Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
http://www.fredsbaitnj.com/

November 26, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) from the surf can be caught using Clams, Eels, fresh Bunker chunks or worms. Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook are doing well and especially Union Beach, Seabright wall and Long Branch. From a boat anglers can “Snag and drop” live Bunker using a 9/0 or 10/0 snag for best results. Fisherman can also hook, Clams, Bunker chunks or troll Rock Fish Candy (Mojo) rigs on Stretch 25 or 30. A bunker spoon inside Reach Channel, buoy 20, 42, 30, South Amboy are great methods as well. The Light House, Keyport #1 and Keansburg 11A boaters can drift eels at night as well as at Highland’s Bridge, Bug Light, Sandy Hook Channel #14, (Flynn’s Knoll) and #13 at Sandy Hook rip. Blackfish (Tautog) – They are at rock piles at buoy 42 &20, South Amboy Light House, Old Orchard, West Bank, #17 buoy wreck, Shrewsbury rocks, Sandy Hook reef and Rattlesnake. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) – Anglers can use Gulp ghost Shrimp, Clams, Squid strips, Mackerel skin strips or Bloodworms and Sandworms at Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks and Rattle Snake. Bluefish – “Ginormous” ones are back in the bay from Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook. Use fresh cut bunkers, cut mackerel, finger mullet or plugs such as Bombers, SP Minnows, bottle neck and pencil poppers or Gator spoons. Blue Claw Crabs are in Navesink River and Shrewsbury River, Raritan River by Crab Island, and Morgan Creek from 35 Bridge to Crabbing Bridge in Cheesequake Park. Anglers should use frozen bunkers or chicken. Porgy – Morgan Creek & Bridge, Buoy 42, 20 rock piles and Old Orchard light. Live baiters can use chum logs to bring them in and Sandworms, Bloodworms or pieces of Clams for bait.






Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
http://www.fredsbaitnj.com/

November 18, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bass, Striped – From surf – use clams, eels, fresh bunker chunks or worms. Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook. From boat – “Snag and drop” live bunkers using 9/0 or 10/0 snag hook, clams, bunker chunks or troll Rock Fish Candy (Mojo) rigs, Stretch 25 or 30, bunker spoon at inside Reach Channel, buoy 20, 42, 30, South Amboy Light House, Keyport #1 and Keansburg 11A. Drift eels at night at Highland’s Bridge, Bug Light, Sandy Hook Channel #14, (Flynn’s Knoll) and #13 at Sandy Hook rip. Sea Bass, Black – Use Gulp ghost shrimp, clams, squid strips, mackerel skin strips and blood or sand worms. Sandy Hook reef, Shrewsbury rocks and Rattlesnake. Bluefish – “Ginormous” ones are back in the bay. Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook. Use fresh cut bunkers, cut mackerel, finger mullet or plugs such as Bombers, SP Minnows, bottle neck and pencil poppers of Gator spoons. Blue Claw Crabs – Navesink River and Shrewsbury River, Raritan River by Crab Island,and Morgan Creek from 35 Bridge to Crabbing Bridge in Cheesequake Park. Use frozen bunkers or chicken. Porgy – Morgan Creek & Bridge, Buoy 42, 20 rock piles and Old Orchard light. Use chum logs to bring them in and sand worms, blood worms or pieces of clams for bait. Blackfish (Tautog) – 6 fish limit starting 11/16. Rock piles at buoy 42 &20, South Amboy Light House, Old Orchard, West Bank, #17 buoy, Shrewsbury rocks, Sandy Hook ref and Rattlesnake. Don’t forget to register to fish. It’s free but is required.






Fred’s Bait & Tackle
732-721-4747
http://www.fredsbaitnj.com/

November 6, 2015

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Stripers (Bass, Striped) have begun to bite in the surf. Anglers have been using live Eels and Bunker which are working well. Bunker spoons are working as a great artificial alternative. Some fishermen have been trolling the channels as well. Seabass, Black are also swimming and they are chasing ghost shrimp, clams and most other live baits around the reefs and rocks. Bluefish are still showing up on cut bait or SP Minnows. The rivers are host to plenty of Blue Claw Crab and Menhaden as well.



BAIT REPORT – There are few bait running to report at this time. Menhaden have become a bit scattered in the rivers. For more suggestions that could improve your catch, don’t forget to check out our Tips feature which provides tons of helpful information.


Tackle U.S.
732-566-4621
http://www.tackleus.com/

Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Fishing Report

INSHORE – There are absolutely tons of Bass (Bass, Striped) in the bay right now. Anglers can fish right off the beach with Bunker (Menhaden) and expect to reel in lots of Bass around 36-38 inches. Lures like SP Minnows are also doing well. There was a lot of Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) in the bay previously however it seems to have moved out at this time. There are still a few Bluefish hanging around though. Sandy Hook, Seabrite and Longbranch will be your hotspots for fishing. Anglers can also check out the bulkheads in the rivers as they have been fishing well on drifted Sandworms.

BAIT REPORT – No bait has been reported to be running right now however for suggestions on what to bring with you our Tips feature will provide lots of information that can help improve your catch.

Giglios Bait & Tackle
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