August 31, 2026 - 10:58:22
According to John of Grumpys Tackle in Seaside Park fluke fishing is super productive this week with the short to keeper ratio “still in favor of the fish”. Any soft scented baits are working or you can drag spearing and squid on a chicken rig as well. Bonito, small bluefish and Spanish mackerel have been chasing rainbait and spearing in the wash, just look for the terns diving and make your casts there. There’s also been plenty of croakers in the evening and night surf as I cast Fishbites out to land double digit catches every night only spending an hour or two fishing.
August 31, 2026 - 10:57:55
Scott at Grumpys Bait & Tackle said kingfish and croaker are showing in the surf, making it a good time to transition the Fishbites from the bay to the ocean. Anglers are also finding bonito in the surf while casting resin jigs. Fluke fishing from the beach has been especially hot, with some anglers saying the bite right now may be the best of the season.
August 24, 2026 - 10:24:10
At Grumpys Tackle in Seaside Park, John reports most people are questing for fluke in the suds and coming up with plenty of success, but they are also keeping their eyes peeled for bonito and Spanish mackerel zipping through the surf as they run up and down the shorelines. Bigger bluefish are gravitating more toward the inlet areas and are hitting poppers in the morning hours.
August 24, 2026 - 10:23:50
Scott at Grumpy’s Bait & Tackle said anglers continue to find fluke along the surf, with Gulp proving to be a popular and productive choice. Spanish mackerel are also making their presence felt from the beach, with resin jigs getting plenty of attention from these fast-moving predators. A few triggerfish have also been caught around the jetties, adding another welcome species to the mix. With September bringing cooler water and the beginning of the fall transition, surfcasters should have plenty of opportunities to stay busy as a variety of species continue to roam the nearshore waters.
