Fishing Reports by Guide Jim Hutchinson Sr.
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Company: Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association
Area Reporting: Beach Haven-bay and ocean
Bio: I am a writer who will assemble the weekly reports for the association and submit them.
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Charter Fishing Status In Beach Haven (5/09/2020)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although there is a halt on charter fishing in New Jersey, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are preparing for the upconing season. Some have done some fishing on there own with good results.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although there is a halt on charter fishing in New Jersey, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are preparing for the upconing season. Some have done some fishing on there own with good results.
Typical Summer Fishing In Beach Haven (7/13/2019)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the waters warm in Beach Haven, the variety of fish available has increased. In addition to the summer flounder and black sea bass, offshore species such as tuna are showing up. There are also reports of other fish such as blowfish and someweakfish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the waters warm in Beach Haven, the variety of fish available has increased. In addition to the summer flounder and black sea bass, offshore species such as tuna are showing up. There are also reports of other fish such as blowfish and someweakfish.
Summer Comes To BeachHaven (6/22/2019)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Black sea bass season ends on June 22. On hand to pick up the slack are summer flounder and bluefish along with a few stripers.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Black sea bass season ends on June 22. On hand to pick up the slack are summer flounder and bluefish along with a few stripers.
Beach Haven Captains Getting Busy (6/08/2019)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although the bite is winding down, the BHCFA captains are still catching big striped bass. The fluke season is in full swing and bluefin tuna are relatively close to the beach.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although the bite is winding down, the BHCFA captains are still catching big striped bass. The fluke season is in full swing and bluefin tuna are relatively close to the beach.
Fishing Hot In Beach Haven (5/31/2019)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fishing in Beach Haven is good in three areas. There are fluke in the bay, stripers and black sea bass in the inshore ocean, and hot bluefin tuna action offshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fishing in Beach Haven is good in three areas. There are fluke in the bay, stripers and black sea bass in the inshore ocean, and hot bluefin tuna action offshore.
Memorial Day In Beach Haven (5/23/2019)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Summer is arriving in Beach Haven and summer visitors and fish are arriving. The BHCFA is looking for those fish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Summer is arriving in Beach Haven and summer visitors and fish are arriving. The BHCFA is looking for those fish.
Spring Heats Up In Beach Haven (5/17/2019)
[Beach Haven,NJ] In Beach Haven the spring species of fish are still around as the summer type arrive. This makes for some intense and varied action.
[Beach Haven,NJ] In Beach Haven the spring species of fish are still around as the summer type arrive. This makes for some intense and varied action.
Spring Comes To Beach Haven (4/19/2019)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures are warming and the fishing is improving. The bass are still small but black drum are showing up.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures are warming and the fishing is improving. The bass are still small but black drum are showing up.
BHCFA Waiting For Bass (10/18/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures in the ocean are starting to drop, and that means the striped bass are on their way. In addition, there is some good mahi fishing halfway to the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures in the ocean are starting to drop, and that means the striped bass are on their way. In addition, there is some good mahi fishing halfway to the canyons.
Hot Action In Beach Haven (9/06/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fluke season is nearing its end as the action is the best of the year. In addition, trolling action close to shore is going well.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fluke season is nearing its end as the action is the best of the year. In addition, trolling action close to shore is going well.
Fluke Action Heats Up In Beach Haven (8/30/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer flounder action in the Beach Haven area is at its best of the year. The fish are big and plentiful. In addition, there is some very good inshore trolling action.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer flounder action in the Beach Haven area is at its best of the year. The fish are big and plentiful. In addition, there is some very good inshore trolling action.
BHCFA Holds Jr. Mates Tournament (8/23/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The BHCFA held its annual John Koegler Memorial Fishing Tournament for its junior mates and weighed in fluke and black sea bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The BHCFA held its annual John Koegler Memorial Fishing Tournament for its junior mates and weighed in fluke and black sea bass.
Amazing Fish Variety In Beach Haven (8/16/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA have been finding some outstanding variety of fish species as the water warms. Much of this variety is quite close to shore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA have been finding some outstanding variety of fish species as the water warms. Much of this variety is quite close to shore.
Beautiful Fishing Conditions In Beach Haven (8/09/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] With the hot inshore weather, trips into the ocean are refreshing. The captains of the BHCFA are finding beautiful weather in the ocean and decent fishing both inshore and offshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] With the hot inshore weather, trips into the ocean are refreshing. The captains of the BHCFA are finding beautiful weather in the ocean and decent fishing both inshore and offshore.
Beach Haven Fishing Trending up (8/02/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Decent weather has returned to Beach Haven. In turn, the fishing action is rebounding both inshore for fluke and offshore for tuna.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Decent weather has returned to Beach Haven. In turn, the fishing action is rebounding both inshore for fluke and offshore for tuna.
Steady Action In Beach Haven (7/26/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although fishing has been paused for several days with weather, the ocean has been producing good bottom action for fluke and sea bass and some decent on yellowfin and mahi.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although fishing has been paused for several days with weather, the ocean has been producing good bottom action for fluke and sea bass and some decent on yellowfin and mahi.
Beach Haven Fishing IN High Gear (7/19/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fishing in Beach Haven, NJ, is entering summer mode. The fluke have moved into the ocean, the tuna are offshore, and tropical species like triggerfish are arriving.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fishing in Beach Haven, NJ, is entering summer mode. The fluke have moved into the ocean, the tuna are offshore, and tropical species like triggerfish are arriving.
Fluke Hot In Beach Haven (7/12/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fluke and black sea bass continue to provide good action for the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. There is also a very good offshore yellowfin tuan bite.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fluke and black sea bass continue to provide good action for the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. There is also a very good offshore yellowfin tuan bite.
Fishing Heats Up In Beach Haven (7/05/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are good numbers of fluke to be had in the inlets and bay waters around Beach Haven. In addition, the offshore bite on tuna is very good right now.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are good numbers of fluke to be had in the inlets and bay waters around Beach Haven. In addition, the offshore bite on tuna is very good right now.
Sourth of July In Beach Haven (6/28/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the 4th of July nears, fluke are the main target for the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. The fish have started to move into the ocean.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the 4th of July nears, fluke are the main target for the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. The fish have started to move into the ocean.
Summer Action Starts In Beach Haven (6/21/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have noticed the water temperatures finally starting to rise. This has started to affect the fish bite.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have noticed the water temperatures finally starting to rise. This has started to affect the fish bite.
Varied Action In Beach Haven (6/08/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] No one fish species is red hot in Beach Haven right now. However, the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are putting together some good catches.
[Beach Haven,NJ] No one fish species is red hot in Beach Haven right now. However, the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are putting together some good catches.
Fluke Arrive In Beach Haven (6/01/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fluke season opened in New Jersey and the captains of the BHCFA got in on the action right away. In addition, the black sea bass fishing on the inshore wrecks and reefs is hot.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fluke season opened in New Jersey and the captains of the BHCFA got in on the action right away. In addition, the black sea bass fishing on the inshore wrecks and reefs is hot.
Beach Haven Junior Mates Program (5/13/2018)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is sponsoring a junior mates prgram for teenagers. The young men and women will learn about fishing with the possible goal of becoming certified mates.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is sponsoring a junior mates prgram for teenagers. The young men and women will learn about fishing with the possible goal of becoming certified mates.
Sea Bass Return tp Beach Haven (10/26/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The black sea bass season reopened in New Jersey and the fishing was hot in Beach Haven. In addition, the canyons are holding a variety of fish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The black sea bass season reopened in New Jersey and the fishing was hot in Beach Haven. In addition, the canyons are holding a variety of fish.
Beach Haven Captains Look For Calm Seas (9/28/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Rough seas from the hurricanes have made fishing difficult in the Beach Haven area. One trip resulted in good action on mahi, little tunny, and some bonito.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Rough seas from the hurricanes have made fishing difficult in the Beach Haven area. One trip resulted in good action on mahi, little tunny, and some bonito.
Beach Haven Captains Work For Fish (9/23/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] With black sea bass and summer flounder seasons closed, the choice of fish species is narrow. The captains of the BHCFA have been finding triggerfish, porgies, and bonito to make up the difference.
[Beach Haven,NJ] With black sea bass and summer flounder seasons closed, the choice of fish species is narrow. The captains of the BHCFA have been finding triggerfish, porgies, and bonito to make up the difference.
Beach Haven Captains Look To Fall (9/07/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fluke and black sea bass seasons are closed. The captains of the BHCFA are looking to other species until the striped bass arrive.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fluke and black sea bass seasons are closed. The captains of the BHCFA are looking to other species until the striped bass arrive.
Beach Haven Prospects (8/31/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The inshore wreck and reef fishing was very good prior to this week's northeaster. The captains of the BHCFA are hoping it returns to the same level now that it is calming down.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The inshore wreck and reef fishing was very good prior to this week's northeaster. The captains of the BHCFA are hoping it returns to the same level now that it is calming down.
BHCFA Captains Hold Junior Mates Tournament (8/24/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA continue to do well on fluke. Last week they held their annual junior mates tournament and caught numberous fish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA continue to do well on fluke. Last week they held their annual junior mates tournament and caught numberous fish.
Beach Haven Fluke Action In Home Stretch (8/17/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the New Jersey fluke season nears its hend, the action in the Beach Haven area continues to be very good. The captians of the BHCFA are all enjoying success.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the New Jersey fluke season nears its hend, the action in the Beach Haven area continues to be very good. The captians of the BHCFA are all enjoying success.
Beach Haven Fluke Action Red Hot (8/10/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the fluke season in New Jersey nears its end, the ocean fishing off Beach Haven is at its peak. Limit catches are common.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the fluke season in New Jersey nears its end, the ocean fishing off Beach Haven is at its peak. Limit catches are common.
Beach Haven Bite Still Active (7/27/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA are still doing well on tuna in the canyons and fluke on the inshore reefs.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA are still doing well on tuna in the canyons and fluke on the inshore reefs.
Beach Haven Offshore Report (7/20/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The canyons off Beach Haven have good numbers of yellowfin tuna and billfish. Closer to shore the bluefin tuna and mahi are in good numbers.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The canyons off Beach Haven have good numbers of yellowfin tuna and billfish. Closer to shore the bluefin tuna and mahi are in good numbers.
Temperatures and Fishing Heat Up In Beach Haven (7/13/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The offshore bite for yellowfin and bluefin tuna is getting very consistent. Inshore fluke fishing is still strong.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The offshore bite for yellowfin and bluefin tuna is getting very consistent. Inshore fluke fishing is still strong.
Summer Fishing In Beach Haven (7/07/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer flounder action in Beach Haven continues to improve. The BHCFA Junior Mates are active in the community.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer flounder action in Beach Haven continues to improve. The BHCFA Junior Mates are active in the community.
Beach Haven Captains Gear Up for Fourth (6/29/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have a wide variety of choices for fishing as the summer crowds arrive. There are fluke inshore, bottom fish on the wrecks, and big game fish in the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have a wide variety of choices for fishing as the summer crowds arrive. There are fluke inshore, bottom fish on the wrecks, and big game fish in the canyons.
Sharks In Beach Haven (6/22/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Now that summer is here, the offshore action in Beach Haven is getting exciting. The sharks top the list.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Now that summer is here, the offshore action in Beach Haven is getting exciting. The sharks top the list.
BHCFA Captains Busy (6/15/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Sea bass and fluke are the main targets in Beach Haven. The offshore bite is starting to heat up.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Sea bass and fluke are the main targets in Beach Haven. The offshore bite is starting to heat up.
Black Sea Bass Action Hot In Beach Haven (6/08/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The inshore wreck and reef fishing for black sea bass is very good in the Beach Haven area right now for the captins of the BHCFA.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The inshore wreck and reef fishing for black sea bass is very good in the Beach Haven area right now for the captins of the BHCFA.
Fluke Arrive In Beach Haven (6/01/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are ready for the recently opened fluke season. They are also catching some big striped bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are ready for the recently opened fluke season. They are also catching some big striped bass.
Memorial Day Weekend In Beach Haven (5/25/2017)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start of summer in Beach Haven. The choices are varied for anglers with stripers, blues, and fluke available.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start of summer in Beach Haven. The choices are varied for anglers with stripers, blues, and fluke available.
Beach Haven Striper Action (11/10/2016)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass are not off Beach Haven everyi day. But when they are, the fishing can be good.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass are not off Beach Haven everyi day. But when they are, the fishing can be good.
Stripers Arrive In Beach Haven (11/02/2016)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass have arrived in the Beach Haven area in good numbers. They are being caught trolling and live lining bunker.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass have arrived in the Beach Haven area in good numbers. They are being caught trolling and live lining bunker.
Beach Haven Fishing Outlook (10/06/2016)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although Hurricane Matthew does not appear to be headed toward New Jersey, two weeks of northeast winds have played havoc with the local fishing.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although Hurricane Matthew does not appear to be headed toward New Jersey, two weeks of northeast winds have played havoc with the local fishing.
Northeaster In Beach Haven (9/29/2016)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fluke season has close in New Jersey. A strong northeast storm is keeping local boats at the dock for a few days.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fluke season has close in New Jersey. A strong northeast storm is keeping local boats at the dock for a few days.
Beach Haven Captains Head To Canyons (9/22/2016)
[Beach Haven,NJ] With the closure of the summer flounder and black sea bass seasons, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are turning their attention to offshore fishing. There is currently a good bite on both billfish and tuna.
[Beach Haven,NJ] With the closure of the summer flounder and black sea bass seasons, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are turning their attention to offshore fishing. There is currently a good bite on both billfish and tuna.
h Haven Fishing Update (9/15/2016)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is a lot to choose from in the Beach Haven area. There are panfish in the bay, fluke on the inshore reefs, and tuna and mahi offshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is a lot to choose from in the Beach Haven area. There are panfish in the bay, fluke on the inshore reefs, and tuna and mahi offshore.
Beach Haven After Hermine (9/08/2016)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite negative predictions. the storm Hermine did not have much damage in Beach Haven. It did knock out ocean fishing for a week.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite negative predictions. the storm Hermine did not have much damage in Beach Haven. It did knock out ocean fishing for a week.
Striper Bite Raging In Beach Haven (11/26/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] After weeks of a sporadic bite, the bass have arrived off Beach Haven. They range in size from 10-35 pounds.
[Beach Haven,NJ] After weeks of a sporadic bite, the bass have arrived off Beach Haven. They range in size from 10-35 pounds.