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Barnegat Bay

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New Jersey, United States

4.2·2827 catches

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Barnegat Bay fishing reports

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Summer flounder

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Tautog

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Tautog

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Striped bass

30 in · 10 lb

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Striped bass

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Piked dogfish

20 in · 2 lb

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General info

Barnegat Bay is an estuary located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Bluefish, and Striped bass.

Location

39°51′28.8″N 74°06′34″W
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Fishing regulations at Barnegat Bay, 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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FAQ about Barnegat Bay fishing

Barnegat Bay is an estuary located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°51′28.8″N 74°06′34″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Barnegat Bay 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 Barnegat Bay are:
  • Summer flounder - 392 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 236 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 152 members reported to have caught this fish
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