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New Jersey Fish Species
Fish Season Calendar
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Guide's Targeted Fish Species In February
Common Questions
What kind of fish does New Jersey have?
New Jersey is home to a variety of prized fish, including Striped Bass, Bluefish, Tautog, and Fluke, making it a prime fishing destination for both seasoned anglers and beginners. With Captain Steve Oberle at the helm, Hook & Fin Fishing Charters offers the perfect opportunity to target these species in the abundant waters of Sandy Hook Bay and beyond.
Is New Jersey a good state to fish?
Yes, New Jersey is a fantastic state for fishing, offering diverse waters that are home to an abundance of fish species like Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Tautog. With Hook & Fin Fishing Charters, Captain Steve Oberle provides expert guidance, taking anglers to the best fishing spots in Sandy Hook Bay and beyond for an unforgettable experience.
Does New Jersey have good fishing?
New Jersey offers more than 400 publicly accessible lakes, ponds and reservoirs. These waters offer a great diversity of fishing opportunities, from abundant populations of panfish to trophy-sized game fish. There are also miles of public streams and rivers.
What kind of fish are in New Jersey?
Fantastic Fishing in New Jersey
Smallmouth Bass.
Largemouth Bass.
Channel Catfish.
Brown Bullhead.
Do you need a fishing license in New Jersey to fish?
A valid New Jersey fishing license is required for residents at least 16 years and less than 70 years of age (plus all non-residents 16 years and older) to fish the fresh waters of New Jersey, including privately owned waters. Resident anglers age 70 and over do not require a fishing license or Trout Stamp.
A Hook & Fin Fishing Charters Fishing Charter targets the top New Jersey Fish species including Striped Bass (Also Called Striper, Linesider, Rockfish ), Bluefish (Also Called Elf, Tailor, Shad), Atlantic Bonito (Also Called Bloater, Bone Jack, Bonito, Boston Mackerel, Common Bonito, Skipjack), Common Dolphinfish (Also Called Dolphin, Dolphinfish, Common Dolphin, Mahi-Mahi, Dorado, Dourade ), Summer Flounder (Also Called Flounder, Fluke ), Atlantic Halibut (Also Called Fletch, Flitch, Halibut ), Albacore Tuna (Also Called ), Atlantic Salmon (Also Called Sebago Salmon ), Black Sea Bass (Also Called Sea Bass ), Tautog (Also Called Blackfish, Oyster-fish, Chub, Black Porgy), White Weakfish (Also Called Seatrout ). We primarily Fish the Atlantic Ocean, Raritan Bay, Sandy Hook Bay.
