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Little Sheepshead Creek

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New Jersey, United States

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Summer flounder

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Piked dogfish

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Bluefish

23 in · 5 lb

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Bluefish

28 in · 7 lb 5 oz

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General info

Little Sheepshead Creek is a stream located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Bluefish, and Dusky smooth-hound.

Location

39°31′16.1″N 74°19′47.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Little Sheepshead Creek, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season closed: September 26 - May 3
Summer flounder

Summer flounder

Regulation boundaryNew Jersey State Waters
Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size18" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Required licenses
All saltwater anglers must register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. To register, visit http://www.saltwaterregistry.nj.gov
Additional information
Possession and size limits: Delaware Bay & Tributaries: 3 fish at 17 inchesIsland Beach State Park: 2 fish at 16 inchesAll Other Marine Waters: 3 fish at 18 inchesFor 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.
Synonyms
Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus
Season open: year-round
Bluefish

Bluefish

Regulation boundaryNew Jersey State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information
No closed season. No minimum size. Bag limit = 5 bluefish per person for private/shore anglers and 7 for for-hire vessels with a valid Federal party/charter vessel permit, and captained by a properly credentialed operator with a valid US Coast Guard endorsement.
Edibility
Good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Bluefish by DMFD
Synonyms
Pomatomus saltatrix
Season open: year-round
Dusky smooth-hound

Dusky smooth-hound

Regulation boundaryNew Jersey State Waters
Additional information
No closed season. No possession limit. No size limit.
Synonyms
Dusky smoothhound, Mustelus canis
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FAQ about Little Sheepshead Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Little Sheepshead Creek located?
the Little Sheepshead Creek is a stream located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°31′16.1″N 74°19′47.1″W
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🎣 Where on the Little Sheepshead Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Little Sheepshead Creek 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.
🐟 What species are in the Little Sheepshead Creek?
The most common species in the Little Sheepshead Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Little Sheepshead Creek fishing reports?
The latest Little Sheepshead Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Little Sheepshead Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Little Sheepshead Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Black sea bass, Atlantic cod, Tautog, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Scup. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Little Sheepshead Creek?

Fishing in New Jersey requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In New Jersey, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 70 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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