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June 08, 2026 - 11:15:44

“It’s really surprising how quickly the effects of the most recent rains can dissipate,” said Justin over at Allens Dock on Bass River. Justin had a short report for us when he said the only two reports he got this past week were of some bass and pickerel being caught in the campground lakes and ponds and a few pickerel still being caught in the near by cedar waters on killies.

June 08, 2026 - 11:15:41

There are plenty of flounder around according to Justin with Allen’s Dock. The bay water temperatures warmed up a bit and the bite is also heating up. Gulp, minnows, spearing and strip baits are all working on fish to 24 inches, along with plenty of short action for everyone. Stripers are still being caught in the river with fish in the slot range and also bonus tag fish caught this week. The river is also seeing the white perch return to their summer haunts and are being caught on bloodworms and grass shrimp.

June 01, 2026 - 10:33:57

From Allen’s Dock on Bass River comes word of some decent bass and pickerel fishing in most of the campground lakes and ponds which are now open for the season. Justin said it said it also pushed perch and other sweetwater fish a little farther down in the streams. Pickerel in the near has perked up on livelined minnows in the cedar waters which also saw a little water added to their levels.

June 01, 2026 - 10:33:52

Flounder action improved this week with slightly warmer water temps according to Justin with Allen’s Dock. Fish to 25 inches were reported with live minnows getting the job done. Early in the week there were a couple of beautiful weather windows which saw light winds and a dead calm bay. Anglers who got to fish this “unicorn” said the flounder cooperated and they were able to put together a quick two-man limit of fish to 21 inches.

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.