June 08, 2026 - 11:15:46
Jay of Fishermen’s Supply in Point Pleasant said it’s nothing crazy, but a transition into a summer pattern is settling in as sand fleas are top baits for stripers now north of the inlet. Bluefish to 3 pounds were hitting teasers and metals at the pocket. Surf fluking is producing on Gulp Sand eels and Q8 Jerk Bullets hanging fish. Jetty tips up north are scratching up bass on poppers. Jay said squid are inside the Manasquan river and I believe it as my night casting plugs were getting tapped by what I thought could have been squid and Jay confirmed their presence.
June 08, 2026 - 11:15:39
David at Fishermen’s Supply reported a variety of opportunities for anglers throughout the area. Small bluefish in the 1- to 3-pound class are providing steady action around the mouth of the inlet, readily striking a variety of offerings and keeping rods bent. Fluke anglers are finding success farther back in the river, particularly around the mouth of the canal, where fish are holding in productive stretches of moving water. Offshore, sea bass action remains consistent on the local lumps and reefs, with anglers picking away at quality fish over structure. For those targeting striped bass, the best reports are coming from the waters around Shrewsbury Rocks, where bass continue to stage and feed, offering anglers a chance at some quality catches.
June 01, 2026 - 10:33:57
Jason from Fishermen’s Supply in Point Pleasant said it sounds like striped bass fishing remains steady both on bait and artificials. Not one area is centered but bite has been good at the finger jetties to the north of the inlet at first light on shads and metal lip swimmers while bait casters seem to be catching better down south of the inlet beaches. There were rumors of some sand eel blitzes at nigh time with bass on them. Smaller blues to 5 pounds have been in the river systems and fluke fishing picked up at the inlet wall on outgoing tides with Q8 soft baits.
June 01, 2026 - 10:33:50
Christian at Fishermen’s Supply reported a growing abundance of sand fleas along the beaches, with the crustaceans seemingly crawling out of the surf in some areas. The increasing presence of natural forage is a positive sign for surf anglers, and striped bass continue to fall for clam baits fished from the beach. Inside the rivers and backwaters, the fluke bite is steadily improving as more fish move into the system. Anglers working Gulp! baits along channels, drop-offs, and current seams are finding increasing success and putting more keeper fluke in the boat.
