All New Jersey Fishing Reports
BHCFA August 20 Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (8/20/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The junior mates had a successful reef fishing trip. Other trips are yielding good catches of fluke and sea bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The junior mates had a successful reef fishing trip. Other trips are yielding good catches of fluke and sea bass.
BHCFA August 13 Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (8/13/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fishing in Beach Haven continues to sparkle both inshore and in the canyons. There are some outstanding catches of tuna.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fishing in Beach Haven continues to sparkle both inshore and in the canyons. There are some outstanding catches of tuna.
BHCFA August 6 Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (8/06/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is still a loy of fluke action off Beach Haven. The tuna action has moved to the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is still a loy of fluke action off Beach Haven. The tuna action has moved to the canyons.
July 30 eport BHCFA by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (7/30/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Beach Haven fishing continues to be good. There are fluke and sea bass inside and tuna offshure.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Beach Haven fishing continues to be good. There are fluke and sea bass inside and tuna offshure.
Beach Haven Charter fishing Association July 16 Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (7/16/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the bay water fishing action slows, the ocean is getting hot. The inshore reefs hold fluke and sea bass while the bite for tuna offshore is getting very good.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the bay water fishing action slows, the ocean is getting hot. The inshore reefs hold fluke and sea bass while the bite for tuna offshore is getting very good.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association July 9 Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (7/09/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Hurrican Arthur slowed fishing in Beach Haven for a few days. However, the bite seems to have returned once again.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Hurrican Arthur slowed fishing in Beach Haven for a few days. However, the bite seems to have returned once again.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association June 25 Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/25/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are fish in all areas around Beach Haven. The fluke bite is good in the bay, the wrecks have black sea bass, and bluefish tuna have been showing up offshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are fish in all areas around Beach Haven. The fluke bite is good in the bay, the wrecks have black sea bass, and bluefish tuna have been showing up offshore.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association Weekly Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/20/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Right now there is a combination of spring fishing and summer fishing so there is action all over the place. There is a wide variety of fish being caught.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Right now there is a combination of spring fishing and summer fishing so there is action all over the place. There is a wide variety of fish being caught.
Beach Haven Fishing Still Varied by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/11/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather has been nice in Beach Haven and the fishing has responded. There is still a good variety of fish to be caught.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather has been nice in Beach Haven and the fishing has responded. There is still a good variety of fish to be caught.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association Weekly Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/04/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is still quite a bit of variety in the spring fishing scene in Beach Haven, NJ. There is fluke in the bays, sea bass on the wrecks, and striped bass along the beaches.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is still quite a bit of variety in the spring fishing scene in Beach Haven, NJ. There is fluke in the bays, sea bass on the wrecks, and striped bass along the beaches.
Topwater Bonanza by Paul Eidman (6/03/2014)
[Monmouth County,NJ] Water has cleared up very nicely and lots of new bass are rolling in each day
[Monmouth County,NJ] Water has cleared up very nicely and lots of new bass are rolling in each day
Fishing Picks Up In Beah Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (5/29/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] With the arrival of Memorial Day, the fishing greatly improved in the Beach Haven area. There is currently a wide variety of fish to pick from.
[Beach Haven,NJ] With the arrival of Memorial Day, the fishing greatly improved in the Beach Haven area. There is currently a wide variety of fish to pick from.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association May 22 Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (5/22/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures in the Beach Haven area are several degrees cooler than normal. As a result, the spring fishery continues to dominate rather than the summer arrivals.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures in the Beach Haven area are several degrees cooler than normal. As a result, the spring fishery continues to dominate rather than the summer arrivals.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (5/15/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Striped bass are scarce in the Beach Haven area. Some large schools of bluefish and some nice sized black drum are picking up the slack until the bass arrive.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Striped bass are scarce in the Beach Haven area. Some large schools of bluefish and some nice sized black drum are picking up the slack until the bass arrive.
Raritan Bay Striper report May 10 by Karl McKenna (5/13/2014)
[Raritan Bay,NJ] The day started out tough with thick fog in the bay and nothing on the fishfinder, but we turned it around by the end of the day.
[Raritan Bay,NJ] The day started out tough with thick fog in the bay and nothing on the fishfinder, but we turned it around by the end of the day.
Beach Haven Charter Fishng Association Report-May 8, 2014 by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (5/08/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass and black drum action has been improving in the Beach Haven area. In addition. foraging schools of bluefish are racing around.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass and black drum action has been improving in the Beach Haven area. In addition. foraging schools of bluefish are racing around.
Beach Haven Fishing Ready To Take Off by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (5/01/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Spring is getting a late start in Beach Haven. As the water begins to warm, the fishing is getting better by the day.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Spring is getting a late start in Beach Haven. As the water begins to warm, the fishing is getting better by the day.
Raritan bay fishing report apr.27 by Karl McKenna (4/29/2014)
[Raritan Bay,NJ] Bite slowed down this weekend . It was not the fishing that we had at the start of the week.
[Raritan Bay,NJ] Bite slowed down this weekend . It was not the fishing that we had at the start of the week.
Hot Bass bite in Raritan Bay by Karl McKenna (4/23/2014)
[Raritan Bay,NJ] Hot Bass bite in Raritan Bay to start of the season on the Prime Time
[Raritan Bay,NJ] Hot Bass bite in Raritan Bay to start of the season on the Prime Time
Spring Run by Karl McKenna (4/23/2014)
[Raritan Bay,NJ] We are in the water and ready to for the spring run of Bass.
[Raritan Bay,NJ] We are in the water and ready to for the spring run of Bass.
Beach Haven Readies For Spring by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (3/18/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather is not cooperating in Beach Haven, but the Captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Associaiton are getting ready for the 2014 fishing season. The boats are getting closer to launching for the year.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather is not cooperating in Beach Haven, but the Captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Associaiton are getting ready for the 2014 fishing season. The boats are getting closer to launching for the year.
Striper Season Ends In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (12/05/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The ocean water temperature has cooled dramatically in Beach Haven. As a result, the striped bass bite has ended.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The ocean water temperature has cooled dramatically in Beach Haven. As a result, the striped bass bite has ended.
Striped Bass Action Still Decent In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (11/27/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the season winds to a close, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are still catchng stripers. It should only be another week or so until the action slows down.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the season winds to a close, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are still catchng stripers. It should only be another week or so until the action slows down.
Striper Action Explodes In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (11/20/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] After a long slow fall, the striped bass action got red hot in Beach Haven, NJ. Boaters were catching them trolling, jigging, and live lining.
[Beach Haven,NJ] After a long slow fall, the striped bass action got red hot in Beach Haven, NJ. Boaters were catching them trolling, jigging, and live lining.
Stripers Still A Pick In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (11/13/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite a large amount of bait around, the bulk of the striped bass have not yet arrived in Beach Havenk, New Jersey. The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are traveling north to catch fish on the troll.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite a large amount of bait around, the bulk of the striped bass have not yet arrived in Beach Havenk, New Jersey. The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are traveling north to catch fish on the troll.
Stripers Arrive In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (11/07/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] After a long wait, it appears striped bass are arriving off Beach Haven. The boats of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association are ready for the action.
[Beach Haven,NJ] After a long wait, it appears striped bass are arriving off Beach Haven. The boats of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association are ready for the action.
Stripers Coming To Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (10/30/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures are finally dropping in the Beach Haven area. As a result, the striped bass are finally arriving.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures are finally dropping in the Beach Haven area. As a result, the striped bass are finally arriving.
Thresher Shark Caught In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (10/23/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] While trolling for bonito, a large thresher shark was caught on light tackle off Beach Haven. In addition, tinker mackerel are showing on some inshore wrecks.
[Beach Haven,NJ] While trolling for bonito, a large thresher shark was caught on light tackle off Beach Haven. In addition, tinker mackerel are showing on some inshore wrecks.
Noreaster Finally Over, Time For Bass In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (10/16/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Beach Haven area had ita fishing shut down for almost a week by a severe northeast storm. Now that it is over, anglers are awaiting striped bass and big bluefish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Beach Haven area had ita fishing shut down for almost a week by a severe northeast storm. Now that it is over, anglers are awaiting striped bass and big bluefish.
Good Wreck Fishing In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (10/09/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although the expected northeaster will slow fishing down in Beach Haven, the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Captains have been catching fish well on the inshore wrecks and reefs. In addition, inshore trolling has been productive.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although the expected northeaster will slow fishing down in Beach Haven, the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Captains have been catching fish well on the inshore wrecks and reefs. In addition, inshore trolling has been productive.
Beach Haven Fluke Season Ends-Sea Bass Start by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (9/26/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer flounde r season ended on a good note for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. They will now turn their attention to black sea bass and various pelagaic fish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer flounde r season ended on a good note for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. They will now turn their attention to black sea bass and various pelagaic fish.
Fluke Action Strong In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (9/18/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] With one week left in the summer flounder seasons, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association are still catching fluke. In addition, there are tuna offshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] With one week left in the summer flounder seasons, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association are still catching fluke. In addition, there are tuna offshore.
Now Is Time To Fish In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (9/12/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather is beautiful in Beach Haven, NJ, and the inshore tuna bite is red hot. In addition, the fluke are thick around the inshore reefs.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather is beautiful in Beach Haven, NJ, and the inshore tuna bite is red hot. In addition, the fluke are thick around the inshore reefs.
Tuna Bite Gets Hot In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (9/04/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The late summer tuna bite has gotten red hot in Beach Haven. Both the bluefin and yellowfin are biting. It is good fluke fishing inshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The late summer tuna bite has gotten red hot in Beach Haven. Both the bluefin and yellowfin are biting. It is good fluke fishing inshore.
Varied Fishing In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (8/28/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Boats from Beach Haven are finding yellowfin tuna in areas halfway to the canyons. In addition, other boats are catching fluke well at the inshore artificial reef-sites.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Boats from Beach Haven are finding yellowfin tuna in areas halfway to the canyons. In addition, other boats are catching fluke well at the inshore artificial reef-sites.
Beach Haven Captains Busy On Artificial Reefs by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (8/21/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been spending time recently at the inshore reefs where the action is non-stop. They have been catching and releasing out of season black sea bass and catching large numbers of fluke, some of which are keepers.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been spending time recently at the inshore reefs where the action is non-stop. They have been catching and releasing out of season black sea bass and catching large numbers of fluke, some of which are keepers.
Yellowfin Tuna Come To Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (8/14/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The yellowfin tuna have come close to the shore making the trip from Beach Haven to find fish much shorter. In closer, the fluke are on the artificial reefs.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The yellowfin tuna have come close to the shore making the trip from Beach Haven to find fish much shorter. In closer, the fluke are on the artificial reefs.
Beach Haven Fishing Good On Several Fronts by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (8/07/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA are finding fish in the bay, close to the beach, and in the offshore canyons. All evidence points to this success continuing.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA are finding fish in the bay, close to the beach, and in the offshore canyons. All evidence points to this success continuing.
Beach Haven Fishging Continues Strong by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (7/31/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding a good bite of summer flounder on the inshore reefs and wrecks and good tuna fishing in the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding a good bite of summer flounder on the inshore reefs and wrecks and good tuna fishing in the canyons.
Beach Haven Fishing Gets Good Inshore and Offshore by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (7/24/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Now that the weather has cleared up, the fishing in the Beach Haven area has exploded. The offshore tuna bite is excellent and the inshore fluke action is very steady.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Now that the weather has cleared up, the fishing in the Beach Haven area has exploded. The offshore tuna bite is excellent and the inshore fluke action is very steady.
Fishing and Weather Heat Up In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (7/17/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Both the air and water temperatures have warmed up in the Beach Haven area. This has sparked a bite from both fluke and black sea bass for the BHCFA.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Both the air and water temperatures have warmed up in the Beach Haven area. This has sparked a bite from both fluke and black sea bass for the BHCFA.
Beach Haven Fishing On Rebound From Weather by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (7/10/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Constant rain, wind, and thunderstorms have cut into the fishing time and success rate of the fishing in Beach Haven.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Constant rain, wind, and thunderstorms have cut into the fishing time and success rate of the fishing in Beach Haven.
Beach Havne Captains Looking For Sun by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (7/03/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is a great variety of fish located in the waters surrounding Beach Haven, New Jersey. Unfortunately rain, wind, and thunderstorms make fishing difficult.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is a great variety of fish located in the waters surrounding Beach Haven, New Jersey. Unfortunately rain, wind, and thunderstorms make fishing difficult.
Reef Fishing Hot In Beach Haven by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/30/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The inshore artificial reefs and wrecks off Beach Haven are loaded with black sea bass. Many are shorts but there are plenty of keepers.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The inshore artificial reefs and wrecks off Beach Haven are loaded with black sea bass. Many are shorts but there are plenty of keepers.
Beach Haven Sea Bass Fishing Gets Hot by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/20/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] An excessive amount of rain in New Jersey has slowed the fishing down. Now that there has been a few nice days in a row, the wreck fishing has improved.
[Beach Haven,NJ] An excessive amount of rain in New Jersey has slowed the fishing down. Now that there has been a few nice days in a row, the wreck fishing has improved.
Reel Therapy clients banging em by Paul Eidman (6/18/2013)
[Monmouth County,NJ] With turbid water conditions around the Raritan Bay, we have been retreating back to our early spring spots
[Monmouth County,NJ] With turbid water conditions around the Raritan Bay, we have been retreating back to our early spring spots
Beach Haven Captains Are Busy by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/13/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been busy getting their boats ready, running them up from winter storage, and fishing. They are now preparing for their Junior Mates Classes.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been busy getting their boats ready, running them up from winter storage, and fishing. They are now preparing for their Junior Mates Classes.
Beach Haven Fishing Report by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/08/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] It is hard to get a read on the fishing situation as there are not many anglers fishing in the Beach Haven area right now. When the boats get out to the inshore reefs and wrecks they are doing well.
[Beach Haven,NJ] It is hard to get a read on the fishing situation as there are not many anglers fishing in the Beach Haven area right now. When the boats get out to the inshore reefs and wrecks they are doing well.
Nice Weather Sparks Beach Haven Fishing by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (6/01/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] A return to nicer weather has improved the local fishing action. It also means the boats can get out and fish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] A return to nicer weather has improved the local fishing action. It also means the boats can get out and fish.
Storms Slow Beach Haven Fishing by Jim Hutchinson Sr. (5/25/2013)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Stormy weather is keeping the b oats of Beach Haven close to home. Unfortunately, there are several choices of good fishing action if the boats can get out.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Stormy weather is keeping the b oats of Beach Haven close to home. Unfortunately, there are several choices of good fishing action if the boats can get out.