New Jersey & Delaware Bay Offshore Fishing
September 24, 2020 New Jersey/Delaware Bay Fishing Report with Jim Hutchinson, Jr.
Staff from The Fisherman Magazine hasn’t manned a booth for a local boat or outdoor show since the Asbury Park plug show in March, so it’s safe to say we’re pretty excited to return to action this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 25-27 at First Energy Park (Blue Claws stadium) in Lakewood. Get your new or renewing subscription at the show and walk out with a Savage sand eel package, a great bait for the fall run. Of course, if you’re like us, you also picked up a plug or two in Asbury Park earlier this year which you’re hoping to soak in the fall surf; the latest NOAA Weather forecast has W/NW winds predicted most of the day Thursday which could help cool water temps and kick those peanuts and mullet in the tails in jumpstarting the fall action. Many folks are checking the NOAA offshore weather forecast on the hour to look for windows to sail towards the tuna grounds; not much to report in recent weeks due to turbulent seas, but there looks to be a shot or two in the upcoming forecast. Another red drum makes the South Jersey forecast this week, and many folks in Cape May County in particular are hopeful for another speck-tacular run of spotted trout this fall. Meanwhile there are a few stripers being reported by those fishing off the beach and in the back along the sedges and sod banks. Welcome to official start of fall!
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New Jersey & Delaware Bay Offshore Fishing Reports
Tom Pagliaroli-New Jersey & Delaware Bay Offshore
September 21, 2020 - 09:29:52
Back-to-back body shots weather-wise kept many boats at port earlier in the week and again during the weekend. The one or two day windows saw good-to-excellent action with yellowfin in the area of the Triple Wrecks, with canyons such as the Hudson and Wilmington, and mid-range areas like the 30 Line also surrendering more than a few fish. How things shake out is anyoneÂ’s guess, but reports indicate that the fleets will once again be out in force. Mahi have remained constant, and itÂ’s only a matter of a couple of weeks before the longfin start arriving in decent numbers.
Northern NJ & Hudson
Report by JB Kasper
August 24, 2020 - 11:21:35
With the approach of Labor Day its one more week and the traditional summer of 2020 will be in history books, and all indications are that summer will go out with some excellent fishing. The big news ...
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Report by Side Job Charters
August 10, 2020 - 18:52:57
Capt. James from Side Job Charters will be hitting the canyons this week, but his charters enjoyed some rip-snorting light tackle trolling action at the Klondike. No. 1 Clark spoons pulled at 5 knots ...
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Report by XTC Sportfishing
August 10, 2020 - 18:52:57
Capt. Scot aboard XTC Sportfishing out of Belmar had a crew from Berkley Fishing and PENN Reels offshore on Friday, with local rep Chris Gatley saying the skipper “went above and beyond expectationsÂ...
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Central New Jersey
Report by Super Chic
September 21, 2020 - 09:31:00
Cap. Ted on board the Super Chic told of an inshore pokey pick at false albacore and Spanish and king mackerel. He has over nighters scheduled beginning this week, expecting good shots at yellowfin an...
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Report by The Reel Seat
September 21, 2020 - 09:29:52
“I’m thinking that the yellowfin action in the Triple Wrecks area will pick up, but it won’t be as intense as it was,” surmised TunaMan Max at the Reel Seat, but he did add that it would still wor...
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Report by Captain Bill's Landing
September 21, 2020 - 09:29:52
Owen from Capt. BillÂ’s Landing remarked that it was business as usual at the Triple Wrecks prior to the weekend blow, and figures that things should right themselves by mid-week....
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Report by Fishermen's Supply Co.
September 21, 2020 - 09:29:52
Jason the Sensation at FishermenÂ’s Supply said he would not be surprised if the yellowfin action in the area east of the Triple Wrecks continued because of the abundance of sand eels. The Spencer Can...
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Report by Canyon Runner Sportfishing
September 21, 2020 - 09:29:52
Aboard Canyon Runner, itÂ’s been the best yellowfin fishing in 20 years, and the torrid chunk action is expected to last well into October. While the Canyon Runner is totally booked, an affiliated ves...
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Report by Miss Liane Charters
September 21, 2020 - 09:29:52
Capt. Cool Ray Lopez on Miss Liane Sportfishing was busy on the boat when we buzzed late Saturday afternoon, but he relayed that it was great trip to the Triple Wrecks the day before the norÂ’easter r...
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Report by Creekside Outfitters
September 21, 2020 - 09:29:52
“Big albies moving in big time to the Barnegat Ridge,” enthused Noah from Creekside Outfitters, adding that east of the ridge, a 77-pound wahoo was caught on a 10- to 12-knot troll. He’s figuring t...
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Report by Fisherman’s Headquarters
September 21, 2020 - 09:29:52
“If that warmer water at the Triple Wrecks moves north to the Hudson, the fall yellowfin chunk bite will really get started,” projected Mike from Fisherman’s Headquarters. Longfin had been showing ...
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Report by Mushin Sportfishing
September 14, 2020 - 09:56:52
Earlier in the week on Mushin Sportfishing it was species specific run offshore for tilefish and mahi, and the fish were beyond cooperative for the party of Chris, John, Jorge, Pop and Dorsha. Bluelin...
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Report by Southside Marina
September 14, 2020 - 09:56:52
Rich from Southside Marina said it was mostly hits but some misses with yellowfin at the Triple Wrecks, but there was good fishing for mahi around the lobster pots. He took a break and boarded a frien...
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Report by Kraken Sportfishing
September 14, 2020 - 09:56:52
“The yellowfin bite around the Triple Wrecks is off the wall. Tuna on crack. Absolutely stupid fishing,” claimed Capt. John aboard Kraken Sportfishing. The fish were so numerous and hungry that they...
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Report by Jersey Hooker
September 14, 2020 - 09:56:52
“The canyons really lit up before the bad weather, and it was nuts from the Babylon to the Spencer,” enthused Capt. Rich at Jersey Hooker Outfitters. Yellowfin to 90 pounds and longfin to 50 pounds ...
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Report by Gabriel Tackle Company
September 08, 2020 - 09:50:41
Frank from Gabriel Tackle says itÂ’s been high octane action with inshore bluefin around the Shrewsbury Rocks and Axel Carlson Reef. The action with bonito and false albies has been off the hook, with...
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Report by Fin Chaser Charters
September 08, 2020 - 09:50:41
“I’ll tell you, it’s been beyond crazy at the Triple Wrecks. There’s no end to the yellowfin,” shared a weary Capt. Frank on Fin Chaser Charters late Friday evening after returning from another s...
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Report by Kraken Sport Fishing
August 31, 2020 - 09:49:34
“We’re on the way out,” said Capt. John Decker onboard Kraken Sportfishing when we made contact at first light Sunday morning, “out” being the Triple Wrecks where he confidently expected a replay...
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Southern New Jersey
Report by Fin-Atics
September 21, 2020 - 09:31:00
“The 30 Line and the 30 Lump had some good action the one day last week when you could get out,” relayed The Ingredient at Fin-Atics Marine Supply in Ocean City adding that with all the bait out the...
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Report by Avalon Hodge Podge
September 21, 2020 - 09:31:00
“The 30 Line was hot. We had 14 yellowfin to 65-pounds and also a 65-pound wahoo,” shared Brandon from Avalon Hodge Podge, noting that the spreader bars were also blasted my various size mahi. This ...
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Report by Hands Too Bait and Tackle
September 21, 2020 - 09:31:00
Jeff at Hands Too Bait & Tackle figures the yellowfin and longfin migration from north to south will be starting soon, with the bluefin trek underway later in the fall. He expects the Wilmington and t...
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Report by South Jersey Marina
September 08, 2020 - 09:51:51
Chris from South Jersey Marina had word of scattered action with yellowfin and white marlin in the Wilmington. A bunch of boats were heading out Sunday morning, targeting the southern canyons....
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DE, MD, & Chesapeake Bay
Report by Lewes Harbour Marina
September 21, 2020 - 09:31:00
“Water is still warm, so there are plenty of mahi around the pots,” says Robbie from Lewes Harbour Marina and these are taking trolled baits and also smacking bucktails and pitched baits. There is s...
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