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New Jersey & Delaware Bay Video Fishing Forecast March 28, 2024

New Jersey Blackfish Opens Monday & Porgy Open Now Opening day of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, and the weather is for the birds! We lead off this week's video fishing forecast for the tristate region with a look at bigger striped bass reported along the Delaware already, as actual catches shows the spawning migration is already inside. As for "the birds" yes, that's former Philadelphia Eagle great Trent "Tha Hunter" Cole on the cover of the April edition of The Fisherman; take a look inside this month's edition. Trout waters are closed for stocking in New Jersey in advance of the April 6th opener; join Open Boat's Jenni Ackerman for a few fly fishing lessons prior to that first pitch! Porgy season is open in New Jersey, as the legal eagles in Trenton have finally made the 2024 regulations for marine waters official - don’t forget on Monday, April 1 we're back in blackfish in the Garden State! Of course, it's still all about the stripers at this point in the season with at least one for-hire out front in search of migratory fish in the weekend ahead. We wrap up this week's report with shad and an update from the Pocono Outdoors Guy, as well as an upcoming events calendar.

 

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Brielle Fishing Reports

Report by Big Jamaica

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:41

The crew of the 125’ Jamaica opted not to sail for tilefish on March 22 due to high winds and heavy rains. The prior week they reported a dogfish problem to start the day, but they were able to pick... More

Report by Jamaica II

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:41

Capt. Joe said the Jamaica II took some time off in the winter after some blackfish action to close out the season. With spring here, they are getting ready for more blackfish action along with cod an... More

Report by Paramount Deep Sea Fishing

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:41

Tony at Paramount Deep Sea Fishing said they continue to reel in a few cod and a handful of ling on every trip. They are seeing good numbers of blackfish as bycatches but cannot keep them as of right ... More

Report by The Reel Seat

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:41

Nick at the Reel Seat said the back bay bass bite is getting hot on bloodworms. The guys getting out there are absolutely smoking the striped bass. Raritan Bay has a nice body of fish moving in and it... More

Point Pleasant Fishing Reports

Report by Fishermen's Supply Co.

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:41

Jason at Fishermen’s Supply said bass fishing in the back in bay and river is slowly picking up. It sounds like the majority of the action is at night around light lines so try fishing off docks or b... More

Report by Gambler Fishing

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Capt. Bob on the Gambler said they are eager to get back on the water. For the month of April, they will be heading out to the tautog grounds. They will sail on their Lazy Man Taug Trips Tuesday throu... More

Report by Jersey Nutz Sportfishing

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Cody at Jersey Nutz Sportfishing said their 45-foot vessel will start tilefishing out of Atlantic City on April 5 with open boat trips available through May 12.... More

Report by Mushin Sportfishing

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Capt. Alan of Mushin Sportfishing said bass are starting to chew! They are fishing the 44 Henriques out of Browns Point Marina from April 12th and May 12th offering two trips a day. The morning trip i... More

Report by Norma K III

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:41

Capt. Danny said the Norma K III is gearing up for tog season. Keep an eye on your calendar for April 1 as their vessel sails for their 3/4-day tog trips.... More

Brick Fishing Reports

Report by Gabriel Tackle Company

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Frank at Gabriel Tackle said they are getting reports of stripers being landed on bloodworms and small swim shads like Kettle Shads and 3-inch NLBN’s. Barnegat Bay has been producing some nice stripe... More

Report by Jersey Hooker Outfitters

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Amanda at Jersey Hooker Outfitters said anglers are catching some flounder near the Mantoloking Bridge. The Toms River area is offering some stripers.... More

Normandy Beach Fishing Reports

Report by Charlie's Bait N Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Pete at Charlie’s Bait & Tackle said the bass in the bay are moving around more with reports in various locations. Anglers are getting them under the Seaside Bridge with their kayaks, and off Mantolo... More

Seaside Park Fishing Reports

Report by Betty and Nick’s Bait and Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Paul at Betty & Nick’s said anglers fishing the back bay are doing well with striped bass. A lot of flounder are being picked up by the Mantoloking Bridge and canal. There is nothing to report out fr... More

Report by Grumpys Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Frankie at Grumpy’s Bait & Tackle said they are seeing more fish come into the back bays with anglers catching mostly on bloodworms and some artificials like small X-raps, NLBNs, and Kettle Creeks. P... More

Toms River Fishing Reports

Report by Hook House

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Mario at Hook House Bait & Tackle said anglers are landing bass in the Toms River using bloodworms. A few perch are showing up after dark but nothing major.... More

Forked River Fishing Reports

Report by Miss Liane Sportfishing Charters

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Capt. Ray Lopez of Miss Liane Charters was working on his new 32-foot Carolina Classic when I called for a report. It’s a twin diesel 435 horsepower with cruising speed of 25 knots. He is getting her... More

Waretown Fishing Reports

Report by Barnegat Bay Fishing Charters

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

We spoke with Capt. Joe Rizzo aboard Barnegat Bay Fishing Charters on Sunday, March 24 as he was retying the boat to start the week with northeast winds. “A few positive signs for striped bass on up... More

Report by Creekside Outfitters

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Mason at Creekside Outfitters said he heard a lot of striper action on the west side of the bay with the shallow water being a bit warmer. Bloodworms and sandworms are getting it done along with plugs... More

Barnegat Light Fishing Reports

Report by Bobbies Boats Bait & Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

The crew at Bobbie's Boats are expected to be back in the game sometime in April, just as tautog reopens and a few more stripers arrive along the local beaches. If history repeats, expect a good wave... More

Ship Bottom Fishing Reports

Report by Fisherman's Headquarters

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Greg at Fisherman’s Headquarters said this time of year is his favorite time to throw light tackle and topwater lures for some bass. A ton of bird activity has been seen. The bays and rivers are load... More

Long Beach Island Fishing Reports

Report by Jingles Bait and Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Steve at Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven said the back bay is offering striped bass on bloodworms. Not much action from the surf as of yet. They are opening up for the season Easter weekend.... More

Report by Miss Beach Haven

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

Capt. Steve Palmer of the Miss Beach Haven said they will be back on the water in early April and will start booking trips soon.... More

Surf City Fishing Reports

Report by Surf City Bait and Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:23:48

In his shop report for March 24, the night we were set to go to print for this edition, Tom at Surf City Bait and Tackle said there were several keeper striped bass and some white perch caught in the ... More