August 31, 2026 - 10:58:22
Over at Creekside Outfitters Tom P informed us of some good catches of bass to 5 pounds and crappies at Ocean Acres on killies and Chatterbaits. Anglers fishing Well’s Mills are scoring some big bluegills, bass and panfish on killies, meal worms and nightcrawlers along with some nice pickerel in the back off the lake on Spro Frogs. Two to 4-pound cats are hitting not dogs and worms in Corliss Lake as well as bass on weedless rigged plastics. Lastly he said youngster Rocco has been hammering some nice 2- to 4-pound largemouth at Ocean Acres.
August 31, 2026 - 10:58:14
“The yellowfin really haven’t settled in yet, but some are being caught on butterfish and sardine chunks the canyons, deep,” shared Jorden at Creekside Outfitters. The inshore pots, flotsam and weed mats are hosting solid numbers of chicken and a bit-bigger mahi. Light tackle fun. Live peanuts and killies, and epoxy jigs all icing the mini dorado.
August 31, 2026 - 10:57:55
Tom at Creekside Outfitters said bonito, mackerel, and bluefish are all moving through, with the inshore speedsters providing plenty of exciting action. These hard-fighting species are especially popular this time of year, whether anglers are targeting them from the boat or casting from the beach. Tom recommends gearing up with a light-action rod and reel combo and tossing a selection of proven baits and lures for some fast-paced inshore fun.
August 24, 2026 - 10:24:06
Over at Creekside Outfitters Tom P told us he fishing has been good and he found most lakes had heavy vegetation. Wells Mills produced some fish on frogs pulled across the top of the vegetation. He also mentioned that live lined killies and Chatterbaits also caught fish. Bass and crappies were also being caught at Ocean Acres and the Toms River TCA also gave up a few trout on Trout Magnets. He said lakes with the vegetation will start seeing the vegetation start dying out and this should produce some good topwater fishing on Buzzbaits, Jitterbugs, Sputterbugs and Chatterbaits in September.
August 24, 2026 - 10:24:06
Jake at Creekside Outfitters mentioned that there was decent to good encounters with small bluefin in the shipping lanes. It’s a ChatterLures side tracker with a ballyhoo WAY (his emphasis) back for the contact. “Mahi fishing is excellent around the pots throwing killies, peanuts, spearing, small squid and epoxy jigs,” was the wrap.
August 24, 2026 - 10:23:55
Tom at Creekside Outfitters said mahi, fluke, bluefish, and tuna are all keyed in on fresh bait, creating plenty of opportunities for anglers willing to follow the bait. Royce landed a beautiful white marlin on a Creekside pre-rigged ballyhoo paired with a WolfPack Tackle weighted head, adding an impressive offshore catch to the mix. Fluke fishing has also been productive just outside the inlet, with the largest reported fish measuring 26 inches. Gulp has been producing well for anglers targeting fluke, making it a proven option for working the nearshore grounds.
