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November 02, 2026 - 10:29:25

At the Hook House in Toms River Dennis had reports of big bass in the area crushing bunker chunks and live eels as fish to 52 pounds were reported late in the week. Pluggers were also able to connect with some fish down at IBSP where it seems a bulk of the activity has been coming from. Blackfishing is red hot at the canal and at the Barnegat Inlet north jetty rocks with some tog pushing to the 17-inch mark.

November 02, 2026 - 10:29:22

While Prospertown Lake topped the list with some good pickerel, bass and crappie fishing this past week saw some decent pickerel fishing in Colliers Mills and other cedar waters as well, said Dennis over at Hook House Bait and Tackle. He also mentioned some good white perch fishing in the lower Toms and some fair to good trout fishing in the Toms River TCA, the upper Metedeconk and Corliss Lake. I also checked with the folks at the House’s sister store Go Fish and was told Stafford Forge was the top pickerel spot for their customers, but here too we were told the local cedar waters are in excellent shape and fishing well of pickerel. The pointed top Manasquan Reservoir as the top bass spot with bottom walking rigs dressed with plastics and Gulp fished along the edges of the sunken timber working well. They also mentioned Lake Carasaljo, Holiday Lake and Lake Riviera also seeing some good bass action.

November 02, 2026 - 10:29:15

Beck at Hook House Bait & Tackle reported striped bass action both along the oceanfront and in the canal. The canal is also producing blackfish, giving anglers another opportunity to target tog while chasing stripers.

October 26, 2026 - 10:14:46

At the Hook House in Toms River the main gig around has been blackfishing at the Squan and Barnegat Inlet rockpiles on the jetty. Green crabs are top baits when you can find them but sand fleas are a close second. Anglers await to see stripers push into IBSP.

October 26, 2026 - 10:14:46

A couple of tackle shops that reported a fair week of fishing in freshwater were the Hook House Bait and Tackle and Go Fish. Royal over at the Go Fish shop said needless to say it was an off week for most freshwater fishermen fishing along the coast. However pickerel fishing has been good in the near by cedar waters and the recently stocked lakes like Corliss Lake in Waretown have been giving anglers some good trout fishing. In addition he said all three rivers were also fishing well for trout and Lake Carasaljo, Lake Riviera and other local lakes are fishing well for crappies, perch and bass.

October 26, 2026 - 10:14:39

Beck at Hook House Bait & Tackle reported blackfish and striped bass in the canal and inlet, with a few fish also being caught off Lavallette.

2701 State Hwy 37 East
Toms River, NJ 08753
phone: 732-270-3856

Murphy's Hook House has been serving fishermen at the New Jersey Shore for over thirty years and is a one stop shop for all of your fishing needs. They cater to both salt and freshwater fishermen and carry a complete line of tackle and accessories for every aspect of fishing. From crabbing, to fishing off a dock for snapper blues, or running offshore for tuna, they can equip you with what it takes to get the job done! The staff at Murphy’s Hook House pride themselves in the personal attention that they give to their most important customer, you! Whether you’re a beginner or a professional angler, Murphy’s knowledgeable and experienced staff is there to help you maximize your fishing experience. Murphy’s Hook House stocks a large selection of spinning and conventional rods, reels, artificial lures, terminal tackle, and a bait line-up that is second to none. From fresh bait to live bait they can supply you with whatever is needed to target any species that may be in season. Formerly known as simply the "Hook House", Murphy’s Hook House moved a half mile further east on Route 37 to a more modern and larger location than the original. Come on in and visit and let Murphy’s hook you up!