October 12, 2026 - 10:35:14
Frank at Gabriel Tackle in Brick stated he heard of stripers being taken off the local beaches in Brick along with a ton of small bluefish, meaning super snapper size. Blackfishing is pretty darn good off the Manasquan Inlet rocks and inside the canal. Live eels are working to find slot caliber stripers off the river banks as well.
October 12, 2026 - 10:35:02
Frank at Gabriel Tackle reported that Saturday brought excellent fishing conditions, with plenty of anglers enjoying productive days on the water. Striped bass were being caught just outside the Manasquan Inlet, where trolling and live-lining tactics were getting the job done. Sea bass fishing remains strong on local wrecks and reefs, with blackfish also showing up in the mix. The Point Pleasant Canal continues to produce a variety of action, including blackfish, bluefish, and striped bass, with live eels proving to be the bait of choice for stripers. Surfcasters are also seeing plenty of life along the beaches, with bluefish keeping rods bent and the occasional striped bass adding to the excitement.
October 05, 2026 - 10:47:29
Frank at Gabriel Tackle in Brick noted that boaters were starting to find some stripers and a few were reported surfside and in the rivers this week. Blackfishing is top notch at the canal and inlet areas as sand fleas and green crabs are prime time baits.
October 05, 2026 - 10:47:18
Frank at Gabriel Tackle said sea bass fishing has been good on the local wrecks and reefs, with the Axel producing better than the Sea Girt. There are also reports of striped bass showing up around Sandy Hook, while the Point Pleasant Canal is producing a mix of blackfish, bluefish, and stripers. Eels remain the bait of choice for anglers targeting stripers. Offshore, the shop received one report from the oil wrecks, indicating some action is developing farther from shore as well.
