September 14, 2026 - 10:18:47
“Nothing much on yellowfin, but some good chunking with sardines and butterfish for bluefin in the 30- and 40-inch range at Oil Wreck and the windmills,” directed Tucker at the Reel Seat. The pots at the Axel Carlson Reef are rife with 16- to 20-inch mahi, with some bigger in the mix. His fave as been the 3-inch white Hogy Paddletail, but says the dorado are also striking small jigs.
September 14, 2026 - 10:18:36
Matt at the Reel Seat said the inshore bite is heating up, with very good numbers of false albacore, Spanish mackerel and bonito showing around Shark River and along the beaches. Fluke fishing is producing plenty of shorts, while the bigger fish are being found in deeper water from 60 to 100 feet. Bluefish are abundant in the inlets, and some bass are also beginning to show.
September 08, 2026 - 01:25:27
“Mahi at the Monster Ledge pots. Anywhere from 15 to 35 inches. Lots of fun fishing,” shared Christiano at the Reel Seat. Squid chunks and Hogy Epoxy Jigs are proving mahi masters. It continues a slow pick with yellowfin in the Hudson, the upside being that the southwestern corner is seeing fair shots at 30-pound to near Allison class100-pound ahi. The 19-inch purple, and zucchini Sterling wide tracker bars at 6 knots the naughty. Said canyon area is also rife with golden tiles to double digits that are glomming strip baits and Tilefish Bomb jigs.
September 08, 2026 - 01:25:17
Tucker at the Reel Seat said fluke fishing has been productive on the inshore wrecks, with anglers finding plenty of action. Blackfish are also biting well around the inlet and along the jetties. From the beach, anglers are getting into bonito and false albacore, providing some fast-paced action close to shore. There have also been plenty of cownose rays cruising the area. Striper fishing in the Point Pleasant Canal has been good, while inshore pots are holding a surprising number of mahi. Adding to the mix, some impressive sea bass have been caught lately, giving anglers another exciting target to pursue.
