June 08, 2026 - 11:15:46
At Gabriel Tackle in Brick, Frank reports that bass fishing remains constant on clams off local beaches with the last two hours of incoming and first two hours of outgoing producing the maximum amount of catches. Chopper blues are showing up at Squan Inlet, where wallhangers are also starting to land some quality fluke catches.
June 08, 2026 - 11:15:39
Frank at Gabriel Tackle reported that fishing remains productive across much of the area, with anglers finding action in a variety of fisheries. The Manasquan River continues to produce a healthy mix of bluefish, fluke, and striped bass, keeping local fishermen busy. The canal is also giving up striped bass, along with a mix of bluefish. For anglers targeting bass, live eels remain the top choice and have been accounting for some of the better catches. Frank's advice is simple: grab some eels and killies and enjoy the action. Along the local beaches, striped bass continue to fall for clam baits, with the most productive window occurring during the final two hours of high tide and the first two hours of the outgoing tide. Offshore, sea bass fishing has been solid, with plenty of fish being caught, though anglers will need to sort through shorts to put together a catch of keepers. Crabbing is finally beginning to pick up around the bridge as well, making it a worthwhile option for those looking to fill a basket while enjoying a day on the water.
June 01, 2026 - 10:33:57
At Gabriel Tackle in Brick, Frank states clams are still the best bet out front to score with stripers, as the seas settle this week they should be chewing hard. A few bluefish are hanging around but not gangbusters. Fluke are being plucked here and there off the surf on bucktails and Gulp but waters are still chilly.
June 01, 2026 - 10:33:50
Frank at Gabriel Tackle reported a variety of action throughout the area, with anglers landing fluke, bluefish, and striped bass in the Point Pleasant Canal. The fluke bite continues to build, and striped bass remain active in the Manasquan River and surrounding waters. Anglers tossing eels around current seams and structure are finding success on bass, while killies and Gulp! baits remain top choices for fluke anglers looking to put keepers in the cooler. Offshore and nearshore anglers are hopeful the excellent sea bass fishing found on local wrecks and reefs throughout last week continues. Reports of squid showing up around the area have also generated excitement, with some fishermen reminiscing about the bluefin tuna opportunities that developed during similar squid concentrations a few years ago. For surf anglers, clams and fresh bunker continue to be the go-to baits for striped bass along the local beaches. Meanwhile, crabbing enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as activity around the bridges is finally beginning to pick up, offering another productive option for those looking to get out on the water.
