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North Jersey
Sandy Hook
9.9
/10
Strike Zone!
Outstanding conditions! Multiple species actively feeding.
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Gateway National Recreation Area with diverse structure and strong currents
JettyBeachBay access
Parking
Lot D for fishing access
Easy Access
Beach access
Permit: National Park entrance fee ($20/day, $40 season)
Current Conditions
Wind
6 mph
E
Tide
high
0.3h to high
Water
76.3°F
Active
Pressure
30"
steady
Surf Conditions
Current Surf
moderate2.5 ft
Height
5 sec
Period
N/A
Direction
Moderate energy - excellent water movement, prime fishing conditions
Data: Interpolated (3 stations)
Wave Forecast
Today1.3ft E
Tomorrow1.2ft E
TrendSteady
Best Fishing DayWednesday
Current Flow
Current Status
Outgoing1.4
Knots
122°
Direction
Moderate outgoing current
Data: Sandy Hook Channel
Fishing Conditions
good
Current slowing, slack in 0.0 hours
Prepare for prime fishing as current slows
Species Forecast
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Bluefish
Best opportunity today
10
Excellent
Recommended Tackle
PE 1.5-2.0M
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Striped Bass
6.9Good
PE 1.5-2.0M-MH
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Fluke
9.6Excellent
PE 0.8-1.0ML-M
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Blackfish
7.5Good
PE 2.0-3.0MH-H
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Weakfish
9.3Excellent
PE 0.8-1.0ML
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Kingfish
10Excellent
PE 0.6-0.8L-ML
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Best Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFluke
Local Fishing Guide
💡
Insider Tip
When bunker are thick in the bay, cast big swimmers into the wash at first light. The bass push bait against the rocks.
Hot Spots
- •The North Jetty tip - where bay meets ocean, legendary striper spot
- •Spermaceti Cove - protected bay side, excellent for fluke and weakfish
- •Beach D - wide surf zone with sandbars holding bait
Proven Tactics
- •Work the rip line where currents collide at the jetty tip
- •Fish the last 2 hours of outgoing into the first hour of incoming
- •Live bunker or eels at night produce trophy bass in fall
Seasonal Patterns
Spring
Schoolie bass arrive late April. Fish bay side when ocean is rough.
Summer
Fluke and blues dominate. Early morning topwater action on calm days.
Fall
Prime time - big bass stack up chasing bunker. Night fishing peaks.
Winter
Tog on the rocks, dress warm. Fish slack tide windows only.
⚠️Know Before You Go
- •Strong rip currents at jetty
- •Submerged rocks on north side
- •Crowds on weekends
🎣Nearest Bait Shop
Giglio's Bait & Tackle
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Fishing Spots at Sandy Hook
3 specific locations with detailed fishing info
Tide Schedule
LLow Tide
2:10 AM
0.8 ft
HHigh Tide
7:49 AM
4.4 ft
LLow Tide
2:06 PM
0.8 ft
HHigh Tide
8:17 PM
5.4 ft
LLow Tide
3:12 AM
0.6 ft
HHigh Tide
8:59 AM
4.6 ft
Location
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40.4601, -73.9912
Parking Coordinates
40.4598, -73.9920