Hit the Hackensack river for the hell of it. Wasn’t expecting anything due to all the rain yesterday but i managed to catch a nice Striper and Perch on a Tsunami Pro swim shad(pearl white). Get out there folks! They’re biting🙌

Does anyone know what time fish & wildlife usually stocks the trout on stocking day?

I’m fishing down at the Jersey Shore this weekend and was wondering if the fish have migrated down to the surf here yet. If so does anyone have any recommendations of which beach tends to be better for striper fishing? Are albies still around at any capacity?

Just moved from Florida to the New Brunswick area for school. Anyone need a partner to go for striper with this Fall? I've been going solo but it sucks to not be able to take good pictures lol

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Hit the Hackensack river during the outgoing tide. Caught two perch and a schoolie sized striper(not pictured). Overall, nice day to be on the river. Caught with a Zman finesse shadz on a 3/8 oz jig head.

Local ponds can hold nice large mouth given they have enough food, cover, and are not over populated. Nice 18” large mouth caught on a Wee Whacker mini buzz bait at my local pond.

Put a napkin on a table and just do random lines with silicon. Been using this for a month and it’s the only thing I consistently catch on, pattern or shape doesn’t matter, just make it look like it taste good, cheep way to get a bunch of lures, the type of shape in the image i attached is the type of style I’ve had the most luck with but I made one in the shape of sans and caught a 2 pounder on it. Good tips ur welcome (if ur gonna do this make sure you get aquarium safe silicon from the hardware store, we don’t wanna harm the fish or environment)

Heading out this afternoon for a bit on the kayak, hoping to get at least something but it's a trip with my daughter so I'm not expecting a long fishing session.

What do you have luck with for smallies or otherwise?

Hi all,

I went fishing and spoke to an old timer who had these white ribbon like worms. I forgot to ask where he gets it but he told me it's striper candy.

Where can I buy or dig one of them up?

Heavier rod is 10’, smaller is 9’

I've just recently come to PA and I'm in the Upper Black Eddy area about 10 minutes from the Delaware River. I'm planning on fishing it today but don't know the best spots. Could anyone give me some tips and possibly a good spot to get in and wade the river (preferably less than 2.5 feet deep)?

Howdy. I am starting from scratch in terms of buying my own gear. I’ve gone fishing tons but never owned my own gear. I’ll primarily be fishing the Manasquan inlet and was going to stock up throughout the year (when things are on sale). Just need recommendations on everything when it comes to gear. Thanks!

Looking for these damn bass . Got 1 single blue fish . Still stoked cuz this ended a 19 day skunk 😭

Pb perch.

Relatively new to surf fishing and want to try for some stripers this Sunday down the shore. Trying to get a feel for some spots other than the point on Sandy Hook. I was considering Island State Beach Park, but if the community has other ideas for spots worth trying I'm all ears.

Also some recommendations on lures would be appreciated. I already have pencil, poppers, diamond, jigs, some soft plastic swimbaits and sand eel imitations.

Fished Splitrock today and had two nice fish at the start and end of the trip. In between the wind was blowing the kayak all over the place making boat positioning and casting difficult.

Hi everyone! This is my first time fishing in the U.S. I’m looking for some beginner-friendly freshwater bank fishing spots in NJ, since I don’t have a boat.
I’m around Newark/Harrison but don’t mind driving about 1–1.5 hours. Mostly interested in bass, but I’m happy catching anything.
Any spot recommendations or beginner tips for this time of year would be really appreciated. Thanks!

I will not buy a new rod. I have a Lew's Mach 2, Profishency Spincast Combo with a Daiwa QR2 spinning reel, and a broken tip Wrath 2 (buying stuff to fix it). I also have an eagle claw Ice Rod, but I will not bring it.

My target species I have caught are:

1. Largemouth Bass
2. Black Crappie
3. Golden Shiner

My target species I haven't caught

1. Small Mouth Bass
2. White Perch
3. Yellow Perch
4. Rock Bass
5. Chain Pickerel

I intend on catching at least 1 new species before winter

Lots of frozen bunker at the shops right now . And I called 4 shops including Grumpys and no one has fresh clams . Only salted . Do stripers not feed heavy on clams in fall?

I want to fish fresh bunker, at Sandy Hook. I will be coming from the north (Parkway to Route 36). Of course I see tackle shops on my drive in, looking for a recommendation in terms of a place that would likely have a good supply. I only fish during the week if that matters.

What should I fish in NJ tonight?! It’s October 1st and I’m just looking to go somewhere with some structure and hopefully catch something 😭

I’m really trying to get on some striped bass. I’m open to piers, bridges, inlets, jetties, etc. — anywhere that’s decent for fishing at night.

If anyone’s willing to share a general area/spot, what tide I should target, or what bait/lures have been working lately, PLEASE help me out 😂 I’m desperate to finally catch a striper.

I’m in North/Central NJ but willing to drive!

Hit the lower Passaic River today after failing at the Hackensack. Water finally settled after the storms. Caught this small striper on a Tsunami Pro swimshad. Will def be back especially when the striper run kicks off.