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New Jersey & Delaware Bay Video Fishing Forecast April 24, 2025

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Our New Jersey, Delaware Bay regional rundown of saltwater catches headed into this final weekend of April includes striped bass, black drum, blackfish, bluefish, and yes our first reported weakfish. We kick off this week's video with a deep dive into the May edition of The Fisherman out this week, with our report cover headlines with "first bluefish reports over Easter,” "black drum bay invasion underway," and a "May striper forecast – hot & heavy," all leading towards a great week of action. Headlines out of Massachusetts about pinching a striper’s tail for measurement should be old news to Jersey anglers, but New York offers a new rub on using green crabs for bait that’s already chafing a few tautog fishermen. The first weakfish report in Cape May County, plus Jenni talks trash on Open Boat as many folks are cleaning up on the freshwater options from the Jersey Shore out to the Pocono Mountains.

 

   

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Brielle Fishing Reports

Report by Jamaica II

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Capt. Joe said the Jamaica II continues to target cod, ling, and blackfish when the weather allows. In May, they have trips for cod and ling on the 3rd, 4th, 7th, 11th, and 14th.... More

Report by Paramount Deep Sea Fishing

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Tony at Paramount Deep Sea Fishing said they had an awesome day on the water this past Wednesday with a high hook of 20 ling. Most anglers had between 6 and 12 ling and 1 to 3 keeper blackfish, with a... More

Report by The Reel Seat

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Matt at the Reel Seat said the striper fishing up in the Raritan has been exceptional as surf and boat anglers are both doing well. Tog action has been slow in the ocean, but a few people found good f... More

Point Pleasant Fishing Reports

Report by Canyon Runner Sportfishing

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Capt. Adam of Canyon Runner Sportfishing said Canyon Runner ProStaff are starting to pick away very well at stripers in the Raritan Reach Channel on live bunker this week and back in Jamacia Bay. Up o... More

Report by Fishermen's Supply Co.

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Jason at Fishermen’s Supply said back in the river, things sparked with increases catches of stripers from the train bridge back into the canal, primarily on soft plastics at the bottom of outgoing ... More

Report by Gambler Fishing

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Capt. Bob on the Gambler said they have been finding consistent action on the tog grounds. He said, “We go through many shorts to land a keeper, but it's been nice fishing after a long winter.” T... More

Report by Jersey Nutz Sportfishing

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Cody at Jersey Nutz Sportfishing said there is a world class striper bite happening right now in the Raritan Bay. Cody said, “There’s stripers anyway you’d like to catch them!” They are only a... More

Report by Miss Magic Sportfishing Fleet

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Capt. Jay Ziola from Miss Magic Sportfishing Fleet said striped bass fishing has been consistent overall with some days better than others. He said, “After this new moon, fishing should be great.”... More

Report by Mushin Sportfishing

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Capt. Alan of Mushin Sportfishing said captains Jay and George found much better bassing Monday morning for John F’s charter when comparing to a few days prior! He said, “It seems like a new body ... More

Report by Norma K III

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:30

Capt. Danny said the Norma K III started the week off searching for blackfish. They found good life early on Monday morning with a few for the box and plenty of shorts. After the first two hours, it s... More

Report by Yankee Rose Fishing

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Capt. John Zema at Yankee Rose Fishing said they had a good troll bite on Wednesday with limits to take home for the table. The fish were scattered so they had to troll and found them on mojos. They a... More

Brick Fishing Reports

Report by Gabriel Tackle Company

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Frank at Gabriel Tackle said bluefish are here in the Manasquan and the canal. Striper fishing in the bay remains good on worms, soft plastics, and top water. Striper fishing in the canal also picked ... More

Normandy Beach Fishing Reports

Report by Charlie's Bait N Tackle

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Amanda at Charlie’s Bait & Tackle said anglers are picking at blackfish in the canals, however, it definitely slowed a bit. Stripers are biting inside near the inlet. She heard mixed reports of som... More

Seaside Park Fishing Reports

Report by Betty and Nick's Bait and Tackle

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

John at Betty & Nick’s said anglers are picking away at bass from the beach on clam, but nothing outstanding. Bass are also being caught from the back bay on bloodworms and clams. He said the drum b... More

Report by Grumpys Tackle

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

David at Grumpys Bait & Tackle said they are still seeing bass in the bay, primarily a clam bite. Drum made a reappearance after being missing for a few days, and they are still biting on clams. Some ... More

Toms River Fishing Reports

Report by Hook House

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Francine at Hook House Bait & Tackle & Go Fish Bait and Tackle said anglers fishing the bayside continue to find drum and bass on clams. She said, “Sometimes worms will get them biting, but that see... More

Waretown Fishing Reports

Report by Creekside Outfitters

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Our friends at Creekside Outfitters said Jason Green caught a 4.70-pound tog on the Fish Finatic in 80 feet on Creekside’s salted clam! Tog season is still open a few more days, last day is April 30... More

Barnegat Light Fishing Reports

Report by Bobbie's Boats Bait and Tackle

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Our friends at Bobbie's Boats said blackfish action has been good on the rocks and wrecks. Green crabs and salted clams are working well. Small resident stripers are being caught along the rocks and a... More

Report by Mary M IV

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Capt. Sam Rescigno of the Mary M IV said they have been targeting blackfish with good action some days and tough fishing other days. He said, “It’s been kind of tough this spring, some anglers are... More

Report by Super Chic Charters

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Capt. Ted of the Super Chic said they will be starting May 17th for sea bass. They have open boat dates in May and June on their Facebook page. They are also taking reservations throughout the year fo... More

Ship Bottom Fishing Reports

Report by Fisherman's Headquarters

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Greg at Fisherman’s Headquarters said surf action should be starting off soon. He said, “The water is a little on the colder side for this point in the season.” The bayside currently has more ac... More

Long Beach Island Fishing Reports

Report by Jingles Bait and Tackle

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Steve at Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven said the striper action is starting to pick up in the surf. They had two nice weigh-ins of keeper bass from Holgate and Beach Haven, both on surf clam. ... More

Surf City Fishing Reports

Report by Surf City Bait and Tackle

April 28, 2025 - 08:55:33

Tom at Surf City Bait and Tackle said they started to hear reports of bluefish being caught on the island. They noted that they have Happy Baits restocked including paddle tail grubs, shads, jig heads... More