Chestnut Neck Boat Yard Archives - The Fisherman

Chestnut Neck Boat Yard

May 11, 2026 - 10:32:51

There has been a very hot striper bite along the Mullica River according to Chestnut Neck Boat Yard. Big fish have taken up residence in the river and anglers report some person best fish to 46 inches. Top producers of big fish have been live eels and trolling Stretch type lures. Anglers throwing soft plastics and those fishing clams and bloodworms are also catching plenty of fish, but much smaller fish from shorts to keepers.

May 04, 2026 - 10:28:47

Plenty of perch further up the river according to Violet at Chestnut Neck Boat Yard. Some very large fish are being caught along the creek mouths and way up the creeks on bloodworms. The rest of the river is filled up with stripers of all sizes. Customers have been scoring on live eels, clam, bloodworms and even on the troll.

758 Old New York Rd
Port Republic, NJ 08241
phone: 609-652-1119
fax: 609-652-5610

Open for bait, tackle and all your striper needs, Chestnut Neck Boat Yard carries live, eels, fresh clams, bloodworms and live spot. They are open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mechanic shop work, boat storage, 25-ton travel lift and winterizing services available. Power washing free with paid storage.