August 31, 2026 - 10:58:22
Fluke fishing has picked up considerably at Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven but you have to work hard to find a keeper amongst all the shorts. Croakers and kingfish are picking up in the suds with Fishbites working well. Small super snapper bluefish have also entered the surf to hit small Kastmaster metals.
August 31, 2026 - 10:58:02
Steve at Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven said there is still a month left in the fluke season, and anglers are starting to see some bigger fish mixed in with the usual shorts. Keeper fluke are being caught as well, including a nice 3.2-pound, 20.25-inch fish brought in by Mark Bartlett early in the week. The reefs remain the best bet for targeting quality fluke, although a nice-sized fish was recently caught back in the bay, proving there are still some surprises lurking inshore. The surf has also been producing plenty of fluke action, though most have been undersized. More kingfish are starting to show, while anglers are also reporting cocktail-sized bluefish, adding some extra excitement to the beach bite.
August 24, 2026 - 10:24:10
At Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven fluke are the main story up and down the coastline with shorts and some keepers in the mix. Kingfish and croaker are nibbling away at small clam and squid baits in the surf. Tailor sized bluefish are also running through the waters to hit metals and tiny bits of mullet chunks. Bayside dock bulkheads have a bunch of smaller blowfish, kingfish, spot and such to pull on lines.
August 24, 2026 - 10:23:55
Steve at Jingle’s Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven said one of the great draws of offshore fishing is the anticipation of never knowing what might come over the rail. A prime example is an impressive New Jersey mahi that measured approximately 55 inches, a true offshore standout. With bay water temperatures still running warm, Steve recommends heading toward the inlet or out to the reefs for fluke. Keeper-sized fish have been somewhat difficult to come by, but persistent anglers are putting in the work and managing to bring a few quality fish home. Snapper blues are also showing in the bay, while anglers looking for a family-friendly outing can bounce squid along the bottom near the bulkheads for blowfish, sea bass, and other species. Along the surf, fluke are providing plenty of action, although most have been shorts. Kingfish and small bluefish are also adding variety to the beach bite.
