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Sandy Hook Bay

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New Jersey, United States

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Cunner

7 in · 2 oz

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Striped bass

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General info

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

Location

40°26′12.4″N 74°02′26.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Sandy Hook 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.

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

Regulations for

40°26′12.4″N 74°02′26.1″W
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FAQ about Sandy Hook Bay fishing

Sandy Hook Bay is an estuary located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°26′12.4″N 74°02′26.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook Bay are:
  • Summer flounder - 257 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 253 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 127 members reported to have caught this fish
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