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BLACK SEA BASS FISHING
IN LONG BEACH ISLAND
Long Beach Island is a solid destination for black sea bass fishing, with good fishing in May, June, July, August. Book a charter and target black sea bass with local experts.
About Black Sea Bass Fishing in Long Beach Island
A tasty bottom dweller found on reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom structure.
Long Beach Island is a solid destination for black sea bass fishing, offering good fishing in May, June, July, August. The best months to target black sea bass here are May, June, July, August.
Scientific name: Centropristis striata
Black Sea Bass Seasonal Calendar — Long Beach Island
Month-by-month availability for black sea bass in Long Beach Island, NJ.
How to Catch Black Sea Bass in Long Beach Island
Techniques & Bait
Consult your local charter captain for the most effective baits and techniques in the area.
Recommended Tackle
Your captain will provide all tackle and gear suited to the target species and local conditions.
Best Nearshore Fishing Spots in Long Beach Island
Top spots where local captains target black sea bass and other nearshore species.
LBI Surf Beaches
Long Beach Island's 18 miles of Atlantic beach provide outstanding surf-fishing opportunities for striped bass, bluefish, kingfish, and fluke from the troughs and bars along the beachfront. The island's numerous rock jetties and groins create current breaks that concentrate baitfish and attract predators along the entire oceanfront. The fall striped bass run along the LBI surf is one of the premier shore-fishing events on the New Jersey coast.
Little Egg Reef
Little Egg Reef is a permitted artificial reef site located approximately four miles off the southern end of Long Beach Island in 57 feet of water. The reef is built with concrete, steel, and donated vessels that attract black sea bass, tautog, summer flounder, and triggerfish to the deployed structures. Its proximity to Little Egg Inlet makes it one of the quickest nearshore bottom-fishing destinations accessible from LBI.
Holgate Jetty
The Holgate jetty at the southern tip of Long Beach Island guards the north side of Little Egg Inlet, extending into the Atlantic over productive nearshore water. Striped bass, tautog, sheepshead, and bluefish hold along the submerged rocks where tidal currents create feeding opportunities on every tide change. Walk-on access to the jetty makes it one of the most popular shore-fishing structures on the island.
Harvey Cedars Nearshore Wrecks
Several small shipwrecks and debris fields lie in 40 to 60 feet of water within a few miles of the Harvey Cedars section of Long Beach Island. These nearshore wrecks hold black sea bass, tautog, ling, and summer flounder that use the structure for cover in the otherwise sandy bottom. Half-day trips from LBI marinas reach these wrecks quickly, making them ideal for family-friendly bottom-fishing outings.
Other Species in Long Beach Island
More fish you can target while visiting Long Beach Island.
Black Sea Bass Fishing in Long Beach Island — FAQ
Black Sea Bass fishing in Long Beach Island is productive during May, June, July, August, September.
Black Sea Bass fishing charters in Long Beach Island are typically nearshore trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Consult your local charter captain for the most effective baits and techniques in the area.
No — when you book a charter in Long Beach Island, your captain provides all required New Jersey fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Black Sea Bass regulations in New Jersey include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Black Sea Bass in Long Beach Island, you may also catch Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Tautog, Porgy. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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