New Jersey · Jersey Shore
BLUEFISH FISHING
IN POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Point Pleasant Beach is an excellent destination for bluefish fishing, with peak season in June, July and good catches in May, August, September. Book a charter and target bluefish with local experts.
About Bluefish Fishing in Point Pleasant Beach
Bluefish are aggressive, hard-fighting predators found along the entire Atlantic coast. Known for their razor-sharp teeth and voracious feeding frenzies, blues are exciting to catch on both bait and lures and make excellent table fare when bled immediately.
Bluefish are the most aggressive predator fish in the Atlantic — known for their ferocious feeding frenzies ("bluefish blitzes") where schools of hundreds of fish attack baitfish at the surface, chopping through schools like a chainsaw. Their blue-green back, silver sides, and razor-sharp teeth make them unmistakable. Bluefish are hard fighters on light tackle, with powerful runs and head-shaking jumps. They are found from Florida to New England, migrating along the coast in spring and fall. Caution: their teeth can cause serious injury — use a de-hooking tool.
Scientific name: Pomatomus saltatrix
Bluefish Seasonal Calendar — Point Pleasant Beach
Month-by-month availability for bluefish in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
How to Catch Bluefish in Point Pleasant Beach
Techniques & Bait
Casting metal spoons (Kastmaster, Hopkins), topwater poppers, and bucktails into surface-feeding blitz is the most exciting technique. Trolling Clark spoons behind inline sinkers and planers covers water during migrations. Cut bait (bunker, mullet) on bottom rigs or fishfinder rigs is effective for larger fish. Live bait (bunker, spot) catches trophy-size blues. For surf fishing, cast metals and bucktails into breaking fish along the beach. Fly fishing with Clouser Minnows during blitzes is spectacular.
Recommended Tackle
Medium spinning rod (7 ft), 4000 reel, 15-20 lb braid, 30-40 lb fluorocarbon or wire leader (bluefish teeth cut fluorocarbon regularly — 40 lb+ or short wire bite leader recommended).
Best Nearshore Fishing Spots in Point Pleasant Beach
Top spots where local captains target bluefish and other nearshore species.
Sea Girt Reef
Sea Girt Reef is a permitted artificial reef site located approximately two miles off Sea Girt in 55 feet of water, just north of Point Pleasant Beach. The reef is built with concrete, steel, and subway cars that attract black sea bass, tautog, summer flounder, and ling in remarkable concentrations. Its proximity to Manasquan Inlet makes it one of the quickest and most popular nearshore bottom-fishing destinations from Point Pleasant.
Manasquan Inlet Jetties
The rock jetties at Manasquan Inlet extend into the Atlantic on both the Point Pleasant and Manasquan sides, providing walk-on access to productive nearshore structure fishing. Tautog, striped bass, sheepshead, and bluefish hold along the submerged rocks where tidal currents create feeding lanes around the jetty's length. Fall tautog fishing on the Manasquan jetties is among the best shore-based tog fishing in New Jersey.
Point Pleasant Surf Zone
The surf zone along Point Pleasant Beach and adjacent Jenkinson's Beach provides consistent shore-based fishing for striped bass, bluefish, kingfish, and fluke in the troughs along the beachfront. The beach's rock groins concentrate baitfish and create current seams that attract predators, particularly during the fall striped bass migration. Dawn and dusk sessions in the Point Pleasant surf produce some of the best shore-fishing on the central Jersey coast.
Axel Carlson Reef
The Axel Carlson Reef is a nearshore artificial reef site south of Manasquan Inlet in approximately 50 feet of water, deployed with concrete and steel structures. Black sea bass, tautog, and summer flounder congregate on the reef throughout the year, with peak fishing during spring and fall seasons. The reef's easy access from Manasquan Inlet makes it a reliable half-day option for both charter and private boats.
Other Species in Point Pleasant Beach
More fish you can target while visiting Point Pleasant Beach.
Bluefish Fishing in Point Pleasant Beach — FAQ
The peak months for Bluefish fishing in Point Pleasant Beach are June, July. During these months, Bluefish are most active and abundant in the Point Pleasant Beach area.
Bluefish fishing charters in Point Pleasant Beach are typically nearshore trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Casting metal spoons (Kastmaster, Hopkins), topwater poppers, and bucktails into surface-feeding blitz is the most exciting technique. Trolling Clark spoons behind inline sinkers and planers covers water during migrations. Cut bait (bunker, mullet) on bottom rigs or fishfinder rigs is effective for larger fish. Live bait (bunker, spot) catches trophy-size blues. For surf fishing, cast metals and bucktails into breaking fish along the beach. Fly fishing with Clouser Minnows during blitzes is spectacular.
No — when you book a charter in Point Pleasant Beach, your captain provides all required New Jersey fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Bluefish 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 Bluefish in Point Pleasant Beach, you may also catch Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Black Sea Bass, Porgy. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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