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Absecon Channel

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New Jersey, United States

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Atlantic stingray

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Tautog

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Striped bass

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Summer flounder

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General info

Absecon Channel is an estuary located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Black sea bass, and Bluefish.

Location

39°23′33.8″N 74°24′6″W
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Fishing regulations at Absecon 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Summer flounder as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Summer flounder

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

18"

Measurement

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

Possession and size limits:

Delaware Bay & Tributaries: 3 fish at 17 inches

Island Beach State Park: 2 fish at 16 inches

All Other Marine Waters: 3 fish at 18 inches

For more info see NJ Fish and Wildlife 2024 Angler Summary.

Federal regulations are waived for Summer Flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for the state in which their catch is landed.

Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus

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39°23′33.8″N 74°24′6″W
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Cities nearby

Brigantine

1.9 miles away

Atlantic City

2.9 miles away

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5.1 miles away

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Ventnor City

5.6 miles away

Pleasantville

6.2 miles away

Oceanville

6.5 miles away

Margate City

7.1 miles away

Leeds Point

7.1 miles away

Galloway

8.0 miles away

Smithville

8.1 miles away

Northfield

8.3 miles away

Longport

8.6 miles away

Pomona

9.5 miles away

Stockton University

10.0 miles away

Bargaintown

10.3 miles away

Port Republic

10.7 miles away

Egg Harbor

11.2 miles away

Mystic Island

12.0 miles away

Germania

12.9 miles away

New Gretna

14.0 miles away

Little Egg Harbor

14.4 miles away

Beach Haven

14.5 miles away

Tuckerton

14.6 miles away

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FAQ about Absecon Channel fishing

Absecon Channel is an estuary located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°23′33.8″N 74°24′6″W
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