September 21, 2026 - 10:33:08
Over at Creekside Outfitters Tom P. told us he too is looking forward to a good October. He told us Ocean Acres saw some good fishing for bass on plastics in the second half of September and once the full moon passes the lake should continue to be good in October. Wells Mills is in the midst of a good topwater pickerel bite and here too the lake is traditionally a good fall body of water for the chainsides. If you are looking for good catfishing in October Lacey Lake has been a top spot for the cats and they should also be a good bet in the tenth month. Tom ended his report by saying Waretown Lake will get some trout on October 19 for the first time.
September 21, 2026 - 10:33:03
“Some decent yellowfin in the Hudson on the spreader bar troll before this bad weather moved in,” relayed Jorden at Creekside Outfitters, adding that the mid shore pots and flotsam provided day saver mahi fishing. He’s expecting October’s arrival to deliver improving weather and conditions, and with them a revived yellowfin bite and (fingers crossed) bluefin in the 60 inch class moving in and through the 20-mile range.
September 21, 2026 - 10:32:57
The crew at Creekside Outfitters said Gene Makitra of the Fishhawks landed a monster triggerfish weighing nearly 4 pounds. John and Steve Hamlin also found some quality late-season fluke around the BI Buoy area in Barnegat Bay, catching them on Creekside Killer Killies. The late-season fluke bite stayed red-hot, producing strong action right through the close of the season.
September 14, 2026 - 10:18:52
Over at Creekside Outfitters Tom P told me he got several reports on fishing in the middle of the state. The first was from Ocean Acres and Waretown Lake where the bass and pickerel action remained good this past week. Topwater baits continued to take some nice bass and a few decent size pickerel in Lacey lakes. In addition Tom mentioned channel cats are also hitting well in most lakes on sunfish and chicken livers.
September 14, 2026 - 10:18:47
Jorden at Creekside Outfitters reports a slow week tuna-wise but is encouraged that yellowfin are moving closer. The chunk hasn’t really gotten underway full blast, and a few of the ahi are being successfully jigged on the 120-gram Bluewater Silver Comet. Fair shots at beluefin happening to the north around the windmills.
September 14, 2026 - 10:18:36
The crew at Creekside Outfitters said Hudson weighed in a huge 7.28-pound fluke caught in the inlet. Rich Barber of the Hooks & Anchors fishing club also weighed in a quality fluke, this one taken on peanut bunker in the ocean. Meanwhile, the false albacore, bonito and Spanish mackerel bite is intensifying. Jigging has been the way to go as these fast-moving fish continue to make their presence felt.
