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May 19, 2025 - 07:26:11

A call to Justin over at Allens Dock got us an up beat report. He said the rains finally stopped and the Mullica and other tidal streams are seeing some good white perch and crappie fishing in their freshwater sections which are further down because of the mid-month rains. Look for the fishing in the tidal streams to continue into June. The pickerel fishing should also continue to be good in June thanks to the extra water in the near by cedar bogs and lakes. Lastly he said the bass fishing in the local lakes and ponds and campground lakes usually heats up in June, as well.

May 19, 2025 - 07:26:08

Shedders are in so the weakfish should soon follow according to Justin with Allen’s Dock.  We have heard of a couple weakies along the mouth of the river, but no steady action as of yet.  Most anglers are focused on flounder action in the bay which has been good with fish up to 6-pounds weighed in recently.  The bay is also giving up drum to 20-pounds for anglers fishing clam baits.  Stripers are also feeding in the bay, with one angler catching an “over” on a live eel, and more interesting was that this fish regurgitated a whole croaker.  Bluefish have been spotty with anglers mostly catching them as bycatch, including a longtime shop customer who got a 24-inch fish on a perch rig.  

May 12, 2025 - 10:11:11

Another place we got a good report on the freshwater fishing was at Allens Dock where Justin told us the recent rains has put more freshwater in the tidal streams and cedar bogs and lakes. This has changed the salt line in the creeks and bass, crappies, panfish and catfish are being caught farther down in the streams. Pickerel fishing has been excellent and the shop has been selling plenty of killies to anglers to live line for the chainsides. In all it was a good week of fishing, Justin said.

May 12, 2025 - 10:11:06

Slipholders found lots of stripers in the Mullica River this week according to Justin with Allen’s Dock. Many of these fish were in the “schoolie” size class and caught on soft plastics. A few keepers hit the scales this week as well, plus there was a whisper that some really large fish had also moved into the river. Anglers who targeted flounder this week found some keepers in the bay with live minnows being the preferred bait right now.

5698 Route 9
New Gretna (Bass River Twp.), NJ 08224
phone: 609-296-5660

ABOUT ALLEN’S DOCK Established 1923 The lure of Allen’s Dock starts with a man named Chet Allen. Chet built Allen’s Dock in 1923. Chet was married to Belle Valiant, the son of George Valiant. George was a menhaden boat captain for the McKeever Brothers. The McKeever Brothers owned the fish factory on Crab Island between 1910 and 1926. Along with the fish factory, the McKeever brothers also owned the property we all know as Allen’s Dock. The McKeever Brothers sold the property to George and though it may be cliché to say it - the rest is history… and what a history! A menhaden, commonly called a “bunker” around here, and through the years, there has been a lot of fish called “bunker,” and a few men called “George!” As of December of 2021, George Kurtz became the most recent of a long list of New Gretna history. George purchased the dock from George McGeoch, who took over for his father over 40 years ago. Before George, there was Ruby McAnney. Rube acquired Allen’s Dock after the passing of his friend, Chet Allen. Chet considered Ruby his right hand man and left Ruby the marina under the condition that it would always be called “Allen’s Dock.” Join us as we pay homage to this piece of bunker bait history! Next year will be 100 years of “Allen’s Dock.” With over 70 boat slips, a bait and tackle shop, mechanic on site, brokerage services, travel lift, boat launching service, dry dock and winter storage Allen’s Dock can help you with all of your boating and fishing needs. Drive in and see us at 5698 Route 9 in New Gretna or float in and see us on that ole’ Bass River across from Viking Yacht and Breeze’s. To learn more about the history of Allen's Dock and New Gretna, check out our Instagram page. We are a full service, family owned & operated marina serving the South Jersey shore area for over 80 years. We sell fishing, crabbing & marine supplies. Summer slips and winter storage is also available. Allen’s Dock is conveniently located on the Route 9 in New Gretna, NJ, just minutes off the Garden State Parkway. The marina is on the scenic Bass River with easy access to Great Bay. The surrounding area is suitable for all types of fishing, including fresh water, salt water, boat and shore fishing. Our bait and tackle shop offers a wide selection of competitively priced rods, reels, lures, rigs, crab traps, live and frozen bait, watersport supplies, marine supplies. We offer summer slip rentals, winter storage, and travel lift services. Please call for pricing and details.