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September 14, 2026 - 10:18:52

I stopped in to see Pete at Charlie’s Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach and he said fluke continue to be the main target in the suds, but you have to walk and find holes they are hiding in. I hit a stretch of the Normandy area to pull on a bunch of short fluke on bucktails and Gulp. Early risers are searching for stripers with soft baits.

September 14, 2026 - 10:18:36

Philly Billy at Charlie’s Bait & Tackle said the bay is producing smaller fluke, along with spot, snapper bluefish and croakers. Crabbing and clamming have both slowed down.

September 08, 2026 - 01:25:32

Philly Billy at Charlie’s Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach said the surf story is mainly small fluke and bonito ripping through each day. The bay docks and bulkheads are offering up great crabbing as well as action on smaller beasties like spot and croakers.

September 08, 2026 - 01:25:17

Philly Billy at Charlie’s Bait & Tackle said he’s heard reports of kingfish showing up around Normandy Beach, both in the bay and ocean. A few weakfish are also being caught in the bay, with Fishbites producing some action. Overall, fishing has been a bit slow, but there are still a few opportunities for anglers willing to put in the time. Crabs seem to be getting smaller, while clamming has remained productive and continues to provide some good action.

485 Rt. 35 N.
Normandy Beach, NJ 08738
phone: 732-793-1144

Keeping up the traditions of the great legend himself, steps in Pete Kupper, the new owner of the Normandy Beach Bait N' Tackle Shop. In addition to fulfilling your fishing needs – to include vast knowledge, the shop also features a complete selection of jewelry, sea shells, shark's teeth and nautical decor. A great stop for the entire family. For over forty years, Ernie Wuesthoff has provided NJ anglers with the supplies they need for successful fishing along the Central Jersey Shore. Wuesthoff became a legend among surf fishermen along the Central Jersey coast after opening the shop in 1962. Everyone immediately knew he was being referred to when anyone asked “How’s Ernie doing?” Ernie Wuesthoff, former owner of The Bait ’n’ Tackle Shop in Normandy Beach, passed away in 2010 at the age of 84. The shop is directly across the lot from famed Charlie’s Farm Market – stop in and say hello.