The fluke are beginning to move from the river to the bay. Fewer fish are being reported up the Navesink River, and more are being caught in the Shrewsbury north of the Highlands bridge.
Bunkers have been seen moving up river again, and there should be some blues and maybe a bass or two underneath. You can also find blues in the bay; just look for the birds striking the water. If you'll be fishing for bass, live-lining bunker works pretty well, and if you can get your hands on a slow moving bunker you might have better luck.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Fishing Report: May14 through May 20
Hello Anglers!
The fishing during the 2012 Summer Flounder or Fluke is still going strong. The fluke are both up the river and in the bay. If it's a windy day, a trip up the Navesink might be your best bet, unless the wind is howling from the East or the West. Bluefish have been reported in the Sandy Hook Bay.
The fishing during the 2012 Summer Flounder or Fluke is still going strong. The fluke are both up the river and in the bay. If it's a windy day, a trip up the Navesink might be your best bet, unless the wind is howling from the East or the West. Bluefish have been reported in the Sandy Hook Bay.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Fishing Report 5-6 through 5/12
Hello Anglers!
The 2012 Fluke season is off to a fun start in Sandy Hook Bay. At least one of the old hot spots is working out so far, and that's by Officer's Row near the tip of the hook. You'll want to drift in the area of the pound nets, but make sure you keep your distance from them. Catching an incoming tide seems to be your best bet. Squid and spearing work well, but so do artificial baits like Gulp. The current does run hard, so using a 3 or 4 ounce sinker would be beneficial.
Also, the fishing regulations have changed slightly from last year. You may now only keep 5 fish, but they can be 17.5 inches.
Good luck out there!
The 2012 Fluke season is off to a fun start in Sandy Hook Bay. At least one of the old hot spots is working out so far, and that's by Officer's Row near the tip of the hook. You'll want to drift in the area of the pound nets, but make sure you keep your distance from them. Catching an incoming tide seems to be your best bet. Squid and spearing work well, but so do artificial baits like Gulp. The current does run hard, so using a 3 or 4 ounce sinker would be beneficial.
Also, the fishing regulations have changed slightly from last year. You may now only keep 5 fish, but they can be 17.5 inches.
Good luck out there!
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