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1 week ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
Here's to hoping we are in a transition phase to more spring-like conditions. The recent chilly and windy weather did not totally stop fishing but likely cut into the number of fishers who gave it a try. Dave Showell at Absecon Bay Sportsman Center in Absecon used the term of "ugly weekend" when called by the local scribe on Monday morning. Showell also had a positive observation by describing back bay waters that were cleaning up to hopefully create improved conditions this week.
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2 weeks ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
The rainy Monday did not keep some fishers from getting wet and getting fish. Cliff Higbee of Higbee's Bait and Tackle said the beach at Fortescue on Delaware Bay was packed Monday morning. Noel Feliciano of One-Stop Bait and Tackle in Atlantic City said the weather hasn't stopped fishers from working the Absecon Inlet jetty system, and he was headed out to do a video. "Never a dull moment" Feliciano said.
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3 weeks ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
The local captains are geared up and ready to get the tautog season underway. They can control the preparations on their charter and party boats and private craft but they can't control the weather. Tautog season in New Jersey opens Tuesday and continues to April 30, with a daily limit of four keepers at a minimum of 15 inches per fisher. Charter boat captains contacted Monday about their schedule used terms such as "firing up" or "standing by to standby".
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1 month ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
Fishing reports are still varied as we head into the last week of March. Striped bass and white perch continue to provide in combination decent action in South Jersey’s rivers and streams. It was a great weather weekend that got fishers motivated, and they caught a few keeper stripers mixed with shorts under the 28-inch minimum. White perch continued to be very active in our rivers and streams.
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1 month ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
The reports have been varied, but fishing has been improving as spring approaches. The weather has included windy, chilly conditions, and cold water has been a factor, but not so different from other late-winter-into-early-spring stretches. Striped bass are a fan favorite this time of year, and white perch have often been plentiful with a number of decent size. There has been some very good action in the Great Egg Harbor and Mullica rivers as well as other area streams and bays.
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1 month ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
Striped bass are stirring strong in some of the area's rivers and streams. The well-known fishing stretch of sod bank of Great Bay known as Graveling Point in Little Egg Harbor Township had a solid catch of keeper striped bass over the weekend. Tom Fariello at Scott's Bait and Tackle in Mystic Island said Monday that "a lot" of fish to 33 inches were caught. He estimated more than 20 striped bass surfcasters were out there and they caught what he said were "six to 10" bass each.
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1 month ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
Fishing reports from Delaware Bay to Great Bay sounded similar on the opening weekend of the 2025 striped bass season at the end of last month. White perch stole the spotlight in area rivers and streams. The bait and tackle shops and marinas contacted did not have a single striped bass weigh-in over last weekend and into Monday morning. There were some reports that hinted at a few striped bass biting but no verification as yet.
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1 month ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
Let’s hope fishing is starting to escape the winter doldrums after a couple of fishable days. White perch are the main event as we head toward the end of February and a promising start of March and the opening of striped bass season Saturday. There are reports of good catches of white perch in the area’s rivers and streams. Chris Baliban of Tight Lines Bait and Tackle in Somers Point said Monday mid-day that a lot of white perch have moved more up into the middle of the rivers.
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1 month ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
Let's hope fishing is starting to escape the winter doldrums after a couple of fishable days. White perch are the main event as we head toward the end of February and a promising start of March and the opening of striped bass season Saturday. There are reports of good catches of white perch in the area's rivers and streams. Chris Baliban of Tight Lines Bait and Tackle in Somers Point said Monday mid-day that a lot of white perch have moved more up into the middle of the rivers.
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2 months ago | 
pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael Shepherd
It is cold, winds are gusting and snow is in some forecasts. Boat shows, expos and seminars are keeping some fishers at least interested and maybe active. The big-time Discover Fishing Atlantic City Boat Show is coming up soon, from Feb. 26 to March 2 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The always-super lineup of boats for sale plus equipment and numerous other attractions are part of the program.
