How to Fish on the New Jersey Shore

The Jersey Shore offers numerous places and ways to fish.

New Jersey has more than 120 miles of beautiful shoreline and nearly a dozen marinas from which visitors can join fishing trips. The confluence of several major rivers and the Gulf Stream means that New Jersey is home to or hosts many different species at every season. A little preparation will make your trip a truly memorable experience.

Things You'll Need

• New Jersey Saltwater Fishing Guide
• Applicable licenses (depending on where and how you want to fish)
• Bait
• Rod and tackle

Instructions

1. View the Guide to New Jersey's Saltwater Fishing, available online or through the New Jersey Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/saltwater_fishing_guide.pdf. It has specific advice on where to fish, what species you can expect to find and tips on the bait and equipment with which you'll have the best success catching them.

2. Decide on whether you want to fish from a charter boat, party boat, jetty or standing in the surf. Where you want to fish determines the species you can expect to catch and what equipment you'll need to bring. It may also determine which permits and licenses you will need.

3. Obtain all necessary permits and licenses through the New Jersey Department of Fish, Game and Wildlife. Check out the website at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/marinelicenses.htm.

4. View http://www.newjerseyshore.com/new-jersey-fishing.shtml or http://www.njfishing.com/ for specific information about marinas from which you can catch a boat or rent equipment, as well as tips for fishing the species of your choice. Party boats in New Jersey fill up fast, so reserve online if possible or call the marina in advance so you're not left standing on the dock when a full boat departs.

References

• NJ Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife
• New Jersey Shore
• Marinas

Resources

• Guide to New Jersey's Saltwater Fishing
• Licenses
• Marinas