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Upper Bay is an estuary located in New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Tautog, and Summer flounder.

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Location

40Β°39β€²25.2β€³N 74Β°03β€²13.8β€³W
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When is the Striped Bass biting in Upper Bay?

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Fishing regulations at Upper 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 species as of March 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Upper Bay fishing

Upper Bay is an estuary located in New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°39β€²25.2β€³N 74Β°03β€²13.8β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Upper 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Upper Bay are:
  • Striped bass - 375 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Tautog - 62 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Summer flounder - 66 members reported to have caught this fish
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