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Allen's Dock

April 15, 2024 - 09:20:11

Waters have finally started to settle down in the lower part of the state according to Justin over at Allens Dock on Bass River. Pickerel fishing was decent this past week at Batsto and in the near by cedar bogs and lakes on killies.

April 15, 2024 - 09:19:56

The striper bite really heated up this week, and Sunday morning the reports were coming in fast and furious from Graveling Point. This was the word from Justin with Allens Dock. Bloodworms were the ticket to hooking into a striper, with fish ranging in size from shorts to overs. There are also some drum being caught in the same area, and Justin will be stocking fresh clams shortly. Perch are being caught too, but they are way up the river right now.

April 08, 2024 - 09:16:07

We had so much rain the salt line moved all the way down the Mullica and Bass River almost into the bay, said Justin over at Allens Dock. Justin said he caught a largemouth bass at the marina and he lost all his green crabs he had in the pen for blackfish to the change in salinity in the water. It will be interesting to see how long it takes for the salt line to move back to its norm, he said.

April 08, 2024 - 09:15:54

A trolling bite is starting to materialize on the Mullica River according to Justin with Allens Dock. While the action is just starting and the fish are shorts, its a good sign that the fish are moving around and getting active. A few sunny days with milder weather will help out. Perch are being caught right from the local docks on bloodworms and a freshwater pickerel option is currently available.

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.