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January 20, 2025 - 14:52:06

Dave at Absecon Bay Sportsman Center said there’s a lot of ice on Absecon Creek, and probably a lot of ice on most of the perch spots. “If you haven't done it already you might as well take a couple minutes to sign up for the NJ Saltwater Registry,” Dave said as a reminder. That can be done at saltwaterregistry.nj.gov. If you’re looking for bait and tackle this week, call the shop and Dave can help you out.

January 13, 2025 - 13:05:37

Dave at Absecon Bay Sportsman Center shared an image over the weekend of ice packing the Absecon Creek in front of the marina. “I still haven't had any reports of any fishability on the white perch grounds, but it is a possibility,” he noted on Sunday. That being said, he still keeps jumbo bloodworms in stock whenever and however possible, just call the shop at 609-484-0409 before you come with his limited hours.

81 Natalie Terrace
Absecon, NJ 08201
phone: 609-484-0409
fax: 609-228-7543

Absecon Bay Sportsman Center exists as South Jersey's one stop shop for all of your fishing and boating needs. It’s also home to Capt. Dave's Back Bay Fishing Safaris and is the gateway to Guatemala with Parlama Sportfishing. Capt. Dave Showell established Absecon Bay Sportsman Center on July 1, 1985 when he and his wife Judy bought Absecon Boat Yard, which provided docking, winter storage and limited repair service to the local boating population. The original business had a very limited selection of bait and tackle and mostly catering to the extremely popular summer flounder fishery. It has been a long haul, but from those early beginnings, they have transformed a lackluster shop into what they believe is the best and most complete fishing center in southern New Jersey. Capt. Dave specializes in back bay and inshore fishing and carries every type of bait and tackle necessary for success in these areas.