July 20, 2026 - 10:28:10
At Grumpys Tackle in Seaside Park it’s more of the summer status quo with fluke hitting soft scented baits on bucktails and smallish bluefish on bunker chunks. The bayside docks are good spots to toss Fishbites for croaker and spot, with some kingfish down on the south end past Area 23 on IBSP.
July 20, 2026 - 10:27:51
Scott at Grumpys Bait & Tackle reported a steady stream of fluke being weighed in throughout the week, with anglers pulling quality keeper fluke from the surf. Crabbing is also in full swing, providing plenty of action for those targeting blue claws.
July 13, 2026 - 10:39:51
The crew at Grumpys Tackle in Seaside Park reported the summertime swing as some more fluke action amped up with keepers in the mix mainly caught on Gulp and bucktails. Clam baits are still finding some straggler stripers at IBSP while bunker chunks are dialing in bluefish of 1 to 4 pounds. Bayside, Fishbites on pill float rigs are working for spot and croaker.
July 13, 2026 - 10:39:25
Scott at Grumpy’s Bait & Tackle reported that the fluke bite is continuing to heat up along the beaches. Cayden Parrish landed a pair of striped bass off the surf on clams Thursday, while Kurtis Walrath added a nice keeper fluke to the tally. With more quality fish being reported, the summer fluke action appears to be gaining momentum.
