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September 21, 2026 - 10:32:46

Another person that told us things were right on the edge of change from the summer mode to the fall mode was Tim over at Bahrs Landing Marina. He said there is no question that the fluke were moving out in the second halt of September. However since the season ends as of the 25th they will have no effect on the fishing in October. With the bag limit on sea bass at 10 fish it’s a good bet a lot more anglers will be bottom fishing while they wait for the stripers to start moving. Tim also said with some good weather boats can sail to the mid-range waters and offshore tuna and mahi should also give fishermen some good catches in the tenth month. A foot note to Tim’s tuna comment is that several party boats have weekly offshore tuna trips planned for October which need good seas and weather.

September 14, 2026 - 10:18:31

Over at Bahrs Landing Marina Tim told us the first week after Labor Day was a slow week of fishing. Fluke catches remained heavy with shorts and it was status quo with most other fisheries. There were plenty of light tackle fish like croakers, cocktail blues, snappers, etc. but the biggest surprise this past week was the appearance of decent numbers of mixed size weakfish into the back water areas. Anglers worming and jigging the weakies enjoyed some fun fishing we were told. Here too we were told the fishing outside saw some good bluefish, bonito and Spanish mackerel fishing and a few boats got bluefin that were feeding on the smaller bluefish. In addition he mentioned some good bottom fishing at the wind mills this past week.

2 Bay Avenue
Highlands, NJ 07732
phone: 732-872-1245

Founder John ”Jack” Bahrs, the grandson of a tall ship captain, and his wife Florence had their beginning in the Dutch Neck section of Newark, where they owned and operated a small neck tie manufacturing business. The family was interested in Highlands, and after a robbery and their silk supply and finished neckties, they cemented their resolve to move to Highlands. They purchased a small boat rental business on Cedar Street that they operated in the summer and went back to work in Newark for the off-season. In 1917, they purchased the beached houseboat at this location, moved the rental boats over, and started cooking up chowder. The rest is history! Jack, Florence, and their four children, John(Bud), Al, Ken, and Ruth, worked hard together selling bait, renting rowboats, and cooking up dinners for fishing parties that would come down on the train Friday night and pay $2.50 for room and board. The two-story houseboat had a potbelly stove and operated just seasonally. The houseboat structure remains as the interior of the main dining room and reception area. From the 1940s to the 1970s, Bud and his wife Peg successfully grew the business to a year-round destination entertaining seafood lovers visiting Monmouth Park, the Garden State Arts Center, and the beaches. Famous stars such as Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, Ernest Borgnine, and many more enjoyed lobster dinners at Bahrs. In the early days, you could arrive by steamer or train when the Central Railroad of NJ came from Jersey City and stopped at Highland Station, just outside of Bahrs front door, on its way to Long Branch. Bud & Peg officially retired in 1974. The Restaurant has been owned since by Ray Cosgrove and his son Jay, the fourth generation great-grandson of the founders. Together they have expanded the facility to include Mobys Outside Deck & Lobster pound as well as the original marina facility. Our family and experienced, dedicated staff have served over 12 million customers. Bahrs Landing is considered one of New Jersey’s famous landmarks as well as one of the country’s oldest family-run restaurants. Bahrs Landing specializes in catering to large and small groups with friendly service, creating special memories for you and your family!