Where can I fish in Raritan Bay?

Raritan Bay and the adjacent waters also provide excellent boat fishing for stripers. Good spots include Romer Shoal, Flynns Knoll and Raritan Reach. Adult bunker move into the bays in the spring with both striped bass and bluefish chasing them.

What fish are in the Raritan Bay?

Raritan Bay’s fish include striped bass, fluke, winter flounder, bluefish, porgy, black sea bass, smoothhound shark, northern puffer, northern king fish, oyster toadfish, tautog and weakfish.

Can you fish at Sandy Hook NJ?

Fishing is allowed within the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. No special fishing license is required from the National Park Service to fish. However, those 16 and older must enroll in the free New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program, and all New Jersey State fishing regulations apply.

How to catch striped bass in Raritan Bay?

Fishing for springtime striped bass in Raritan Bay will present several different options for the boater. One can traditionally anchor up in the bay and chunk with clams, troll with spoons, mojos, or deep diving plugs, live line bunker, or jig big bass on light tackle.

Where is the Raritan Bay waterfront park in NJ?

View of the Raritan Bay and the Park’s beautiful Gazebos at the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park on a beautiful day. Raritan Bay Waterfront Park was the first Middlesex County park to be built on the banks of the scenic Raritan Bay. This nautically themed park has breathtaking views of the New York skyline and features a landmark pavilion overlook.

Are there any fish in Raritan Bay NJ?

Legit measurement with pic submitted to the state. all fish released except for one of the smaller ones. what a ridiculously awesome day! And just for the record, we went back the next day to try again and they were no where to be found haha. feels good to be in the right place at the right time every once in a while!

Where are the hot spots in Raritan Bay?

The areas that heat up first in the bay are in the back by the Triangle which is located between South Amboy and Staten Island next to the Great Beds lighthouse. From here the bass will move into the western end of the Reach Channel in Princess Bay, onto Round Shoal, then up to Old Orchard Shoal and over on to the Keyport Flats.