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Point Bar Thorofare

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New Jersey, United States

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Black sea bass

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Tautog

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Tautog

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Striped searobin

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Gray weakfish

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General info

Point Bar Thorofare is an estuary located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Tautog, Black sea bass, and Gray weakfish.

Location

39°23′30.5″N 74°26′15.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Point Bar Thorofare, NJ

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New Jersey can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Tautog as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Tautog

Seasons

Open

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length
All saltwater anglers must register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. To register, visit http://www.saltwaterregistry.nj.gov

January 1 thru February 28 bag limit = 4 tautog per person

April 1 thru April 30 bag limit = 4 tautog per person

August 1 thru Nov 15 bag limit = 1 tautog per person

November 16 thru December 31 bag limit = 5 tautog per person

Chris R. says they're delicious!

Tautoga onitis

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39°23′30.5″N 74°26′15.6″W
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FAQ about Point Bar Thorofare fishing

Point Bar Thorofare is an estuary located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°23′30.5″N 74°26′15.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Point Bar Thorofare by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Point Bar Thorofare are:
  • Tautog - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black sea bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Gray weakfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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