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Johnny Allens Cove

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New Jersey, United States

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Johnny Allens Cove fishing reports

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Atlantic needlefish

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Bluefish

26 in · 7 lb

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Bluefish

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

28 in · 10 lb

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Little tunny

22 in · 4 lb 5 oz

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General info

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

Location

39°48′27.1″N 74°05′50.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Johnny Allens Cove, 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 Bluefish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Bluefish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
No closed season. No minimum size. Bag limit = 5 bluefish per person for party/charter vessels with a valid Federal party/charter vessel permit, and captained by a properly credentialed operator with a valid US Coast Guard endorsement.
Good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Bluefish by DMFD

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Regulations for

39°48′27.1″N 74°05′50.2″W
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FAQ about Johnny Allens Cove fishing

Johnny Allens Cove is an estuary located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°48′27.1″N 74°05′50.2″W
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