hot spot

The Del-Jerseyland Reef Site lies 26 miles from Indian River Inlet, 30 miles from Cape May and the same distance from Ocean City, Maryland

The first time I drifted for fluke off Isabella Beach, images of the Bahamas came to mind.

Hart Island is one of the larger islands in the Western Sound and is located straight across from the mouth of Manhasset Bay.

I’d be surprised if the “60” in the 60-foot slough isn’t named that way for the amount of 60-pound plus bass that have come out of it over the years. Capt. Don Stein of Fortescue State Marina has fished the Delaware Bayshore waters for decades and notes the 60-Foot Slough as one of the top striper spots in the Delaware Bay.

No matter how old you are – age 5 to 85 – any local angler worth his salt has heard of the iconic Mud Hole.

Napatree Point, or “The Naps” as many refer to it, is one of those perennial fall hot spots for both boat and surf fishermen alike.

On the south end of Brigantine lies a stretch of beach that is referred to by locals simply as “the Cove.” It can be a tale of two scenes as dawn and early morning provide lots of unfettered fishing opportunities before giving way to bikinis and pleasure boats as the sun gets high in the sky. It is a truly popular spot for a variety of user groups during the summer months while spring and fall allow anglers access without as much anxiety from the crowds.

It was late-September on Cuttyhunk; we were walking out for the third night of a four-night stay, and the fishing had not been too exciting…

Montauk is ripe with legendary surf spots that have made the eastern tip of Long Island a popular destination for surfcasters from up and down the Striper Coast for over half a century.

Some of the Ocean City Piers are remnants of old time bridges that were cut and left for the general public to utilize as fishing platforms, but others are brand spanking new additions in a well planned, fisherman-friendly design.

Known for its TD Coordinates 14600 X 43600, the 600 Square, which is sometimes referred to as “The Aquarium,” can be a highly productive offshore hot spot.

While we have covered the Jones Beach Fishing Piers at Parking Field 10 in the not too distant past, the latest addition to the existing piers sheds a whole new light on the structures’ fishing potential.

Last year we greeted September with less-than-high expectations, and perhaps a bit of anxiety, as summer wound down.

Located just east of Route 130 in the town of Sandwich, Massachusetts, Peters Pond is arguable one of the most productive year-round trout ponds on Cape Cod.

Located at 39.22’ 17.99” N and 74.24’ 45.85” W these fish holding structures are worth the gamble.

A suburban bass bonanza and more awaits Jersey anglers willing to bear its northern exposure.