New Jersey Saltwater Fishing: Season & Tackle Guide
New Jersey anglers get one of the best all-around seasons on the East Coast — spring and fall striper runs, a loyal tautog fishery, and canyon tuna trips out of Cape May and Manasquan.
Peak Seasons
Striped Bass: April–May spring run, with the October–December fall run considered the best fishing of the year in New Jersey.
Tautog: Spring (March–April) and late fall (October–December), when trophy tog bite best.
Tuna: Bluefin peak July–October; yellowfin best August–September in the canyons.
Tournaments: August brings the Mid-Atlantic's biggest offshore tournament week, with boats fishing out of Cape May and Manasquan.
