September 14, 2026 - 10:18:52
Jason at Fishermen’s Supply in Point Pleasant stated some albies are making their presence known at the mouth of the Manasquan Inlet and even inside the inlet as metal-slingers hooked a few last week. The pocket has also been a good spot to find a few. Fluke continue to be caught inside the inlet and surrounding beaches. Bonito are still popping in and out north of the inlet while anglers are looking for some stripers now in the early morning hours.
September 14, 2026 - 10:18:47
Jason from Fishermen’s Supply says there wasn’t much activity on the tuna front the past few days, lamenting the lack of participation likely because of exorbitant fuel prices coupled with capricious movements of yellowfin and bigeye. He’s encouraged with reports that some good water is moving into the Hudson and that should jump start what had been an overall decent fishery. Mahi at the Hudson pots have been preferring meat to metal, with squid strips and small chunks out-catching jigs. Excellent dropping for golden and blueline tiles in the canyon’s western side, with salmon bellies the best bait.
September 08, 2026 - 01:25:32
Kyle of Fishermen’s Supply in Point Pleasant said the Manasquan Inlet has had plenty of fluke activity going on with keepers in the mix if you put in your time. Bonito are still cruising by all the beaches to hit metals or epoxy jigs reeled in at a super quick pace.
September 08, 2026 - 01:25:27
Jason from Fishermen’s Supply described an overall dismal scenario when it came to the tuna activity: “A big, blue desert,” he sourly quipped, noting that it was a grind to put together a scratchy catch of yellowfin and bluefin out at the Coimbra. He’s figuring a big September nor-easter blow could get things up to speed, with the chunk, jig and troll all coming into play. On the positive side, excellent tilefish action continues in the Hudson. The 350- to 550-foot reach hot for bluelines to 10 pounds; the 550- to 850-depths surrendering goldens to 30 pounds. The glow 500-gram Johnny Jig, whole squid, and salmon belly strips filling the boxes.
September 08, 2026 - 01:25:17
Christian at Fishermen’s Supply said fluke are showing up around the inlet and along the surf, with anglers finding success on Gulp and Q8 baits. Tuna, however, have been MIA lately. Along the beaches, the early-morning bite has been lively, with a good showing of bluefish, bonito, and false albacore. The fish have been keying in on resin jigs and presentations imitating spearing, giving surfcasters plenty of opportunity to get in on the fast-paced action during the morning hours.
