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September 08, 2026 - 01:25:17

Bob at Better Bait and Ice said anglers are finding some big crabs around Guilford Park, in the Toms River, and near the power plant. The power plant is also producing blowfish. Fluke are being caught around the Point Pleasant Bridge and near the BB & BI Buoy, while bluefish are spread throughout the Toms River. Moving south toward Barnegat, anglers fishing outside Point Pleasant are finding some big bluefish along with a few fluke. The fluke bite continues to produce near Barnegat, while bluefish are also being caught from Ortley Beach to Lavallette. There’s plenty of action scattered throughout the area, with anglers finding fish both inshore and along the beachfront.

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