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South Channel

New Jersey, United States

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South Channel fishing reports

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Black sea bass

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Summer flounder

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Summer flounder

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Dusky smooth-hound

19 in Β· 1 lb

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Black sea bass

8 in Β· 1 lb

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1 year ago

Striped searobin

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General info

South Channel is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Black sea bass, and Dusky smooth-hound.

Location

39Β°07β€²1.6β€³N 74Β°44β€²53.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at South 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 species as of July 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Middle

5.1 miles away

Upper

9.7 miles away

Lower

12.7 miles away

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19.5 miles away

Pleasantville

22.5 miles away

Atlantic City

24.1 miles away

Millville

25.1 miles away

Vineland

27.5 miles away

Galloway

29.6 miles away

Lewes

31.7 miles away

Bridgeton

33.5 miles away

Hammonton

37.3 miles away

Milford

38.9 miles away

Little Egg Harbor

39.5 miles away

Williamstown

41.3 miles away

Winslow

41.3 miles away

Dover

41.5 miles away

Ocean View

44.4 miles away

Glassboro

44.8 miles away

Washington

46.8 miles away

Smyrna

47.6 miles away

Gloucester

49.1 miles away

Mantua

49.9 miles away

Lindenwold

50.1 miles away

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FAQ about South Channel fishing

South Channel is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°07β€²1.6β€³N 74Β°44β€²53.1β€³W
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