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Point Pleasant Canal

New Jersey, United States

4.5Β·1074 catches

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Point Pleasant Canal fishing reports

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Striped bass

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Bluefish

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Tautog

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Tautog

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General info

Point Pleasant Canal is a canal located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is most popular for fishing Tautog, Bluefish, and Striped bass.

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40Β°04β€²43.3β€³N 74Β°03β€²52.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Point Pleasant Canal, 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 May 14, 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 Point Pleasant Canal fishing

Point Pleasant Canal is a canal located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Monmouth County, New Jersey. Its coordinates are:
40Β°04β€²43.3β€³N 74Β°03β€²52.5β€³W
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The most common species in Point Pleasant Canal are:
  • Tautog - 152 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 86 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 70 members reported to have caught this fish
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