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Atlantic croaker

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Dusky smooth-hound

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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General info

Main Channel is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Dusky smooth-hound, and Striped bass.

Location

39°11′43.6″N 74°41′31.5″W
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When are Striped Bass biting on Main Channel?

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Fishing regulations at Main Channel, 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.

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Cities nearby

Upper

4.6 miles away

Middle

10.8 miles away

Egg Harbor

13.4 miles away

Pleasantville

16.4 miles away

Atlantic City

18.0 miles away

Lower

18.8 miles away

Galloway

23.4 miles away

Millville

23.7 miles away

Vineland

24.8 miles away

Hammonton

32.2 miles away

Bridgeton

32.9 miles away

Little Egg Harbor

33.3 miles away

Winslow

36.8 miles away

Williamstown

37.3 miles away

Lewes

37.7 miles away

Glassboro

41.5 miles away

Stafford

41.9 miles away

Washington

43.2 miles away

Ocean Acres

43.7 miles away

Gloucester

45.1 miles away

Lindenwold

45.8 miles away

Mantua

46.6 miles away

Medford

46.7 miles away

Voorhees

47.0 miles away

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FAQ about Main Channel fishing

Main Channel is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°11′43.6″N 74°41′31.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Main Channel 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.
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