GUIDE TO NEW JERSEY’S SALTWATER FISHING

BYJENNIFER C. DAETSCHBILL FIGLEYAND SUE CANALE

DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife has compiled thisguide to help saltwater anglers locate places at theJersey shore to fish and launch their boats. The facilitiesare arranged geographically, from north to south. Thearea covered by the guide extends from the HudsonRiver to the Salem River on Delaware Bay.

A Guide to New Jersey’sSaltwater Fishing

Some of the terms used in this guide aredefined as follows:

Boat Launch ~ A ramp of concrete, sand,or clam shell for launching boats into thewater. Some may require the use of 4X4 towvehicles or are restricted to car-top boats.Some boat ramps may be difficult to launchboats at low tide. Almost all launchingfacilities charge a fee.

Surf ~ The ocean shoreline. During thesummer months, fisherman may be requiredto obtain a beach badge, and surf fishingmay only be allowed during non-guardedhours or in areas outside the bathing areadepending on the town. Some towns rentbeach wheelchairs for those in need.

Jetty ~ A rock groin that extends from thebeach out into the ocean at a perpendicularangle to the shoreline. During summermonths some towns may require beachbadges.

Beach Buggy ~ Some shore towns allow4X4 vehicles on the beach during certaintimes of the year. Special permits andregulations apply; contact the recreationdepartment of the town you are interested infor beach buggy details.

Ocean Pier ~ A Pier located in the AtlanticOcean. Some ocean piers are privatelyowned and require a user fee.

Bay Pier ~ A pier that is located in a bay.

Bank ~ An area adjacent to the water,usually by a road or park, where anglers canfish from land. These places may require abit of walking. Make sure you do notaccidentally enter “no trespassing” postedareas.

Bulkhead ~ A retaining wall designed forshoreline protection that makes for asuitable fishing spot. These areas you canusually fish right next to your car.

Seawall ~ A retaining wall designed forshoreline protection composed of largerocks.

Bridge ~ Fishing is allowed on many of thecauseway bridges. Make sure the bridgeyou are fishing is approved for this activity.

Wildlife Management Areas ~ A naturalresource area set up to secure open spacefor wildlife and public use. Tuckahoe, DennisCreek, and Mad Horse Creek WMA areasrequire a Boat Ramp Permit or a validhunting or fishing license to launch yourboat. Permits must be purchased inadvance. For further information call 609-292-1438. These areas are open 24 hours aday for those engaged in fishing or huntingactivities.

Boat Rental ~ Rental boats are availablewith or without motors and come in a varietyof lengths and horsepower. Generally, theiruse is restricted to rivers and bays.

YR ~ While many facilities close during thewinter months, those designated as “YR” areopen year round. All municipal, county, andstate facilities are open year round unlessotherwise noted.

HOW TO CATCH THEM

BLACK DRUMWhile black drums are most abundant inDelaware Bay, a few are caught in othercoastal bays. This large, bottom species isusually taken with clams for bait in thevicinity of shellfish beds.

BLACK SEA BASSThe sea bass is of great importance to theparty boat fishery. Sea bass are bottomfeeders taken on clam, squid, and fish strips.The best place to catch sea bass is onocean wrecks and reef sites.

BLOWFISH of PUFFERAt one time, the blowfish was considered anuisance species and thousands werediscarded by sport and commercialfisherman each year. Today, the blowfish,alias “sea squab,” demands a good price onthe market. Blowfish are found in the surf

and coastal bays during spring and early fall.They take a variety of baits, such as squid,clam, shedder crab and blood worms. Small,long-shanked hooks are recommended.

BLUEFISHAdult bluefish can be taken by trolling withvarious lures, chumming from a boat or surfcasting with either cut baits or lures. Youngbluefish, known as “snappers,” are usuallycaught in the bays with bobbers and smallhooks baited with spearing, although castingsmall lures, such as bucktails and spoons,also works well.

BLUE CRABThe blue crab is a tasty crustacean. Crabsare abundant all along the Jersey coast,from the Hackensack River to the DelawareBay. The best places to catch crabs are intidal creeks, rivers and shallow bays. Themost common methods include handlinesand folding traps, baited with chunks of fish.Another technique, especially effective forsoft or shedder crabs, is to wade theshallows with a scoop net. Remember torelease all females bearing an egg mass or“sponge.”

BONITOBonito vary in abundance over the years.They frequent ocean ridges and lumps.Bonito are caught by chumming or trollingfeathers and spoons.

CODCod inhabit deep, offshore wrecks andreefs, usually during the colder seasons.Cod are generally taken on bait (clams orcut bait) on or near the bottom, but, at times,they can be enticed with a jig.

CROAKERCroakers are usually abundant in DelawareBay and in nearshore ocean waters.Preferred baits are shrimp, shedder craband squid.

DOLPHIN or MAHI MAHIUsually found well offshore, this spectacularmigrant from southern waters is generallytake by trolling or casting in the vicinity offlotsam.

FALSE ALBACORE or TUNNYFast moving lures will usually entice thisspecies, but they are occasionally taken bychumming. They are comparable to schooltuna in general appearance, size andfighting ability. The false albacore is notusually sought as a food fish because oftheir strong flavor.

FLUKE or SUMMER FLOUNDERThe fluke is probably the most sought afterfish by New Jersey’s recreational anglers.Being a voracious species, the fluke prefersa moving bait and the most successfulfishermen let their boat drift with the tide andwind, when fishing from the bank, cast upand across the current. The object being, foreither method, to let the singer drag alongthe bottom and keep the bait in constantmotion. Killies, spearing, other small bait fishor squid strips are favorable baits. Someanglers prefer to troll slowly with their baitsdragging over the bottom.

HARD CLAMHard clams, or quahogs, are foundthroughout New Jersey’s coastal bays,although their abundance variesconsiderably with location. They can beharvested from a boat with tongs or a bullrake, with a scratch rake or by “treading”with your feet. A clamming license, whichcan be obtained at most tackle shops, isrequired for residents and non-residents.Clammers should be careful to observe allregulations and avoid condemned waters.

KINGFISHBloodworms, squid, shrimp and sheddercrabs are good bait, and should be fished onthe bottom. Kingfish prefer sandy bottoms ofthe surf and coastal bays.

LING or RED HAKELing are a bottom species, and are usuallycaught on clams. They prefer the muddybottom of deep ocean sloughs andshipwrecks and reefs. Ling have a delicatewhite meat that is good to eat.

MACKERELTwo species are found in New Jerseywaters; the common mackerel, which is thelargest, and the small chub mackerel, alsoknown as “tinker mackerel” or “thimble eye.”

Mackerel generally occur in our waters astransients enroute to the New England coastwhere they spend the summer. They aregenerally taken offshore from party andcharter boats by jigging with small lures.Chum is often used to attract and hold theschool of fish near the boat. Mackerel aremore often caught for bait than tablefare.

MARLIN and SWORDFISHThree billfish species commonly occur alongthe New Jersey coast – white and bluemarlin and swordfish. All are found in deep,offshore ocean waters during the summerand early fall. Trolling baits and lurescatches the two marlin species. Swordfishare caught at night with squid or fish baits.

PORGY or SCUPPorgies are found on wrecks along ourentire coast and are also taken over musselbeds in Delaware Bay and Sandy Hook Bay.Clam is the standard bait, but bloodwormsand squid are also good.

SHARKSSharks of several species are regularlytaken along the New Jersey coast. Sandbarand occasionally sand tiger sharks can becaught in the bays and inlets as well as inthe ocean, as one moves offshore, tiger,hammerhead, mako and blue sharks can befound. They are generally taken on largechunks of bait. Chumming with ground upfish increases the chances of success.Shark meat provides excellent eating, butthe meat must be cooled quickly to preventspoiling.

SPOTSpots, also nicknamed “Lafayette” or “CapeMay Goodies,” are an important species inthe Delaware Bay area, but they also occurfurther north along our coast. Cape MayPoint, Crow Shoal and the Cape ShoreChannel are good fishing areas for thisspecies. Clam and squid are excellent bait.

STRIPED BASS or ROCKFISHThe striped bass is the ultimate trophy forNew Jersey surf fishermen. Popular fishingspots include Sandy Hook, ShrewsburyRiver, the Monmouth County jetties, IslandBeach, Barnegat Bay and Inlet, Great Bay,Mullica River, Great Egg Harbor River and

Bay and Maurice River. Many lures,including metal squid, plugs, spinners,spoon and jigs are used successfully, whileshedder crab, clam, bloodworms, shrimp,mullet and live bunker, herring and eels areused for bait fishing. Anglers find thatstripers often bite best at dawn, dusk andthroughout the night.

TAUTOG or BLACKFISHAn abundance of structure is a prerequisitefor good tautog grounds. Structure can beprovided by rocks, weeds, bulkheads,bridges, peat banks, wrecks or artificialreefs. They are found in coastal bays, alongthe beach and in shallow, nearshore oceanwaters. Catching them is quite an art sinceone “must set the hook before the fish isfelt,” according to the experts. Althoughrarely taken on lures, tautog take a variety ofbait including green crabs, sand bugs,fiddler crabs, clams, mussels andbloodworms.

TUNATunas are large and powerful gamefish.Bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye and albacore tunaare available during summer and fall. Thesespecies all inhabit deep, offshore oceanwaters out to the canyons. Either fast trollingor chumming with fish chunks catches them.

WEAKFISHMany weakfish are taken in our bays bychumming with live shrimp. Shedder crab,squid and spearing are also excellent baits,while bucktail jigs, shad darts and plugs areeffective lures. During the fall, weakfishmove into the ocean and can be caught inshallow, nearshore waters.

WHITTING or SILVER HAKEWhiting, also known as “frostfish,” are takenwith clam, fish strips, squid and diamondjigs. This species is not strictly a bottomfeeder and the bait must sometimes befished well off the bottom. Whiting are nolonger as abundant.

WHITE PERCHWorms and shrimp are excellent baits forwhite perch, although they also hit spinnersand jigs. Perch prefer the brackish waters ofcreeks and rivers that flow into coastal bays.They can also be taken through the ice

using shrimp, worms or small killies,particularly on the Mullica and Toms Rivers.

WINTER FLOUNDERBaits, including bloodworms, clam, shrimpand squid, should be fished on the bottom.Using a chum pot or a device to stir up the

bottom will often improve your success.Since winter flounder have a very smallmouth, special hooks, such as the“chestertown,” are employed. Fish deepsloughs and channels in the coastal bays.Winter flounder are most abundant betweenRaritan and Barnegat bay.

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FISHING ACCESSFACILITIES

BERGEN COUNTY

ALPINEAlpine Boat Basin, Alpine Approach RoadRamp (fee, car-top at south beach area),bank, Apr-Oct, 201-768-1360

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFSEnglewood Boat Basin/Bloomers Beach,Dyckman HillRamp (fee, car-top at north end of park),bank, Apr-Oct, 201-768-1360

FORT LEEHazard’s, River Road (GW Bridge)Ramp (fee, 24’ and smaller boats, daylighthours only), bank, May-Nov, 201-768-1360Ross Dock, River RoadBank, Apr-Oct, 201-768-1360

SEACAUCUSSky Harbor Marina, Paterson Plank RoadRamp (fee)Tony’s Old Mill, end of Mill Ridge RoadRamp (fee)

HUDSON COUNTY

HOBOKENPier A Park, 1st & River StreetRiver pier, bank

JERSEY CITYLiberty State Park, Morris Pesin DriveRamp (fee, south side of park, 8am-4pm),bank (6am-10pm), handicapped fishingarea, 201-915-3400

BAYONNEVeterans Memorial Park, West 25th StreetBulkheadDennis P. Collins Park, West 1st StreetBulkheadDiDomenico Park, West 16th StreetRampStephen Gregg Park, West 37th-West 48th

StreetBulkhead

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

SEWARENSewaren Marine BasinRamp (fee)Cliff Road Park, Cliff RoadRamp (fee), bank

PERTH AMBOYSadowski Park, Sadowski ParkwayRamp (fee), bank

SOUTH AMBOYMunicipal Boat LaunchRamp, bank

HIGHLAND PARKDonaldson County Park, RiverviewAvenueRamp (pay fee at Johnson Park), bank

LAURENCE HARBOROld Bridge Waterfront Park, BayviewAvenueJetty, pier, bank

MONMOUTH COUNTY

ABERDEENMunicipal Park, South Concourse andBeach DriveSeawall, 7am-SunsetMunicipal Park, Lakeshore DriveBank, 7am-SunsetWagner’s, Amboy RoadRamp (fee)

KEYPORTKeyport Marine Park, Front StreetShort ramp (fee), pier, bulkhead

UNION BEACHMunicipal Park, Union AvenueJetty, bank

KEANSBURGKeansburg Fishing Pier, Laurel AvenuePierLentze Marine INC., First StreetRowboat & motorboat rentals, May-Nov,732-787-2139Waackaack Marina & Boatel, CharlesAvenueRamp (fee), Apr-Nov, 732-495-4247

PORT MONMOUTHPort Monmouth Waterfront Park, MainStreet & Port Monmouth RoadPierMonmouth Cove Marina, Port MonmouthRoadRamp (fee), Mar-Nov, 732-495-9440

BELFORDPublic Fishing Dock, Main StreetBulkhead

LEONARDOLeonardo State Marina, 102 Concord AveRamp (fee), 732-291-1333

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDSMunicipal Harbor, First & Simon Lake DriveRamp (24 hrs, fee), motorboat rentals, pier,YR

HIGHLANDSMarine Place, Miller Ave. from Waterwich-BarberiBulkheadMarine Park, South Bay Ave.BankGateway Marina, 34 Bay AvenueMotorboat rentals, 732-291-4440Schupps Landing, 12 Bay AvenueMotorboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 732-872-1479

SANDY HOOKGateway National Recreation AreaBank (area B), surf (area F & North Beach),fee Memorial-Labor Day, open sunrise-sunset or 24 hour with night pass (fee), 732-872-5970

MIDDLETOWNHartshorne Woods Park, Navesink RiverRoadBank (follow hiking trail to river), 732-842-4000

RED BANKMunicipal Marine Park, Wharf AvenuePier, bulkheadMunicipal Boat Launch, Washington StreetRampRiver Plaza Marina, West Front StreetRamp (fee), rowboat rental, 732-741-9676Sea Land Marina, West Front StreetRamp (fee), Apr-Nov, 732-741-5753

RUMSONMunicipal Boat Launch, Avenue of TwoRiversRamp (seasonal fee)Oceanic Marina, Washington StreetMotorboat & rowboat rentals, Apr-Nov, 732-842-1194

SEA BRIGHTMunicipal Beach, River Street & OceanAvenueJetty, surf (outside of guarded areas)Bayside Access, all bayside streetsBulkhead

LITTLE SILVERMunicipal Boat Launch, Silverside AvenueRamp (seasonal fee)

MONMOUTH BEACHMunicipal Beach, Ocean AvenueSurf (outside of guarded areas)

LONG BRANCHMunicipal Beach, Pullman AvenueJetty, surf (outside of guarded areas)Municipal Boat Launch, Atlantic AvenueRamp (free)Seven Presidents Beach, Jolene AvenueRamp (car-top), surf (outside of guardedareas), fee Memorial-Labor Day, 8am-Dusk

DEALMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)

ALLENHURSTMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas), jetty

ASBURY PARKMunicipal Beach, 8th AvenueJetty, surf (outside of guarded areas)

OCEAN GROVEMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)

BRADLEY BEACHMunicipal Beach, Ocean AvenueJetty, surf (outside of guarded areas)

NEPTUNEShark River County Park, School HouseRoadBank, 732-922-3868

BRYS Marine, Route 35Ramp (fee), YR, 732-775-7364Shark River Hills Marina, Riverside DriveRamp

AVON BY THE SEAMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas), jetty

BELMARMunicipal Beach, 12th AvenueJetty, surf (outside of guarded areas)Belmar Marina, Route 35Ramp (fee), motorboat & rowboat rentals,bulkhead, YR, 732-681-2266Fisherman’s Den, Marina AvenueMotorboat & rowboat rentals, Mar-Dec, 732-681-5005

SPRING LAKEMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas), jetty

SEA GIRTMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)

MANASQUANMunicipal Beach, Ocean AvenueJetty, surf (outside of guarded areas,badges required summer months)Municipal Docks, Brielle RoadBulkhead (fee)Manasquan River WMA, Ridge RoadCar-top launch (free), bank, 609-259-2132Fisherman’s Cove County Park, BrielleRoadBankStrictly Marine, Brielle RoadRamp (fee), 732-223-4277

OCEAN COUNTY

POINT PLEASANT BEACHMunicipal Beach, Ocean Ave & BradshawBeachSurf (non-guarded hours)Inlet Access, Inlet & Ocean DriveSeawallGull Island County Park, BroadwayAvenueRamp (car-top, fee), canoe rentals, bank,732-506-9090

POINT PLEASANT BOROMunicipal Dock, Bay AvenueRamp (free), bulkheadMunicipal Boat Launch, HollywoodBoulevardRampMaxon Avenue Beach, Maxon AvenuePier, bulkhead, seasonal fee, handicapaccessRiver Avenue Beach, River AvenueBankPoint Pleasant Canal Access WMA,Bridge AvenueBank, 609-259-2132Johnson Brother’s Marina, Bay AvenueRamp (fee), bulkhead, YR, 732-892-9000

BAY HEADMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)Municipal Boat Launch, Bay AvenueRamp (fee)

BRICKTOWNMunicipal Beach, Route 35Surf (outside of guarded areas), beach &parking permits required summer months,9am-5pmBayside Park, Sanderling Ave & Route 35SouthBulkheadWindwood Beach, Princeton AvenueRiver pierMetedeconk River County ConservationArea, scattered along greenwayBankBaywood Marina, Pilot DriveRamp (fee), YR, 732-477-3322Brennan Boat Company, Route 70Ramp (unimproved surface), 732-840-1100Cove Haven Marina, Ridge RoadRamp (fee), rowboat & motorboat rentals,732-458-2016Drum Point Marina, 770 Drum Point RoadRamp, 732-477-3736Green Cove Marina, Division StreetRamp (fee), YR, 732-840-9090Manasquan River Club, Riverside DriveNorthRamp (fee), motorboat rentals, 732-840-0300Johnson’s Boat Basin, 841 Route 70Ramp, 732-840-9530Sherman’s Boat Basin, Princeton AvenueRamp (fee), YR, 732-295-0103

Starks Landing, 728 Princeton AvenueRamp (fee), motorboat & rowboat rentals,May-Sept, 732-892-7558

MANTOLOKINGMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)Bay Access, all street endsBulkheadDavid Beaton & Sons, BayRamp (unimproved surface), 732-477-0259

NORMANDY BEACHMunicipal Beach, 2nd-8th Street ends E-WparkingSurf (badges, outside of guarded areas)

LAVALETTEMunicipal Beach, all streetsSurf (outside of guarded areas, badgesMemorial-Labor Day), beach buggy (permitrequired)Municipal Boat Launch, PershingBoulevardRamp (fee)Municipal Crab Docks, Bay Blvd & MageeAve, Reese AvenueBulkhead (beach badges Memorial-LaborDay)Chadwicks Island Marine, StricklandBoulevardRamp (fee), 732-793-7227L&R Marine, Bay BoulevardBoat rental, May-Sep, 732-830-8700Ocean Beach Marina, New BrunswickAvenueRamp, 732-793-7460

ORTLEY BEACHMunicipal Beach, all street endsSurf (non-guarded hours only)Docksider Marina, 1919 Bayview TerraceMotorboat rentals, 732-830-8324

SEASIDE HEIGHTSMunicipal Beach, Route 35Ocean pier, surf (beach badges Memorial-Labor Day, outside of guarded areas),beach buggy (permit required)Municipal Bayside Park, Route 35Bay pierMunicipal Boat Launch, Grant & BayviewRamp (fee), bulkheadBayside Marina, Bayview TerraceRamp, boat rentals, 732-793-8554

New Jersey Marine, Route 37Ramp (fee), YR, 732-830-5500Pedals N Paddles Rentals, Route 35Ramp (fee), kayak rentals, 732-830-5757Seaside Boats, Porter Bayfront AvenueRamp (fee), motorboat rentals, May-Oct,732-830-8171Seaside Wave Runner, Route 35Ramp (seasonal fee), rowboat rentals, YR,732-830-7171

SEASIDE PARKMunicipal BeachSurf (non-guarded hours)Municipal Boat Launch, 13th & BayviewRamp (fee)Municipal Bay Park, 5th and also 14th

AvenuesBay pierIsland Beach State Park, Route 35Ramp (kayak & canoe), surf (outside ofguarded areas), jetty, beach buggy (24hours, permit required), fee in effect everyday, closed midnight – 4am, 732-793-0506Red Top Boats, 20th & Bayview AvenueRamp, motorboat & rowboat rentals, 732-793-0507Wheelhouse Marina, 24th AvenueRamp (fee), rowboat & motorboat rentals,732-793-3296

ISLAND HEIGHTS, 732-270-6415River Access, River AvenueBankRiver Access, West Vaughn AvenueBank

DOVERGilford Park Yacht Club, Riverside DriveRamp (fee), Apr-Dec

TOMS RIVERCattus Island County Park, FisherBoulevardBank (sunrise-sunset), 732-270-6960Municipal Boat Launch, Riverside DriveRampHuddy Park, Route 9River pierGood Luck Point Marina, Route 9Ramp (fee), rowboats, YR, 732-269-3700Kettle Creek Marina, Kettle Creek RoadRamp (fee), YR, 732-255-5890Pier One Water Sports, Route 37 EastBoat rentals, YR, 732-270-4667

Riverfront Landing County Park, WaterStreetBank (handicap fishing area), 732-506-9090Silver Bay Marina, Fisher BoulevardRamp (fee), Mar-Nov, 732-270-3767

SOUTH TOMS RIVERMunicipal Boat Launch, Route 530 & Main;Huntington AvenueRamp (fee)Torpedo Park, Main Street (Route 9)BankAcme Kayaks, South Main StreetKayak rental, 732-286-4055

BEACHWOODRiver AccessBulkheadMunicipal Boat LaunchRamp (fee)

PINE BEACHRiver Access, River Side DriveRamp (fee), bulkhead

OCEAN GATEMunicipal Boat LaunchRamp (fee)Ocean Gate Yacht Basin, Bayview AvenueRamp (fee), 732-269-2565

BERKLEY TOWNSHIPBerkley Island County Park, BrennanConcourseRamp (16’ or less), bulkhead, year round,732-506-9090Mill Creek County Park, Mill Creek RoadBank, 732-506-9090Cedar Beach Municipal Boat Launch,Brennan ConcourseRamp (fee), Apr-OctBeckers Marina, 617 Bayview AvenueRamp (fee), bay pier, 732-269-3723Dicks Landing, Island DriveMotorboat & rowboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 732-269-0867Downes Fishing Camp, 287 BrennanConcourseRamp, motorboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 732-269-0137Good Luck Point Marina, Good Luck DriveRamp (fee), boat rental, 732-269-3700Trixies, Brennan ConcourseRamp (fee), motorboat rental, Apr-Nov, 732-269-5838

Up the Creek Marina, Brennan ConcourseRamp (fee), 732-269-6469Whiteys Landing, Butler BoulevardRamp (fee), boat rentals, Apr-Oct, 732-541-7222Wind & Water Sport, Brennan ConcourseRamp (fee), motorboat rentals, Mar-Oct,609-492-3518

FORKED RIVERForked River Access, Route 9BankLaurel Harbor Marina, Laurel BoulevardRamp (fee), Apr-Oct, 609-693-6112Rick’s Marina, Marine PlazaRamp (fee), Mar-Dec, 609-693-2134South Winds Marina, East Lacey RoadRamp (fee), 609-693-6288Townsends Marina, Lacey DriveRamp (fee), YR, 609-693-6100

WARETOWNOyster Creek Bridge, Route 9Bridge, bankHoliday Harbor, Lighthouse DriveRamp, 609-693-2217Smitty’s Boat Rental, 110 Clearwater DriveRamp (fee), motorboat rental, Apr-Oct, 609-693-3479

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIPMunicipal Dock, Bayshore DriveRamp (fee), bulkhead, May-OctMunicipal Boat Launch, East ConklingRoadRamp (fee)Bob’s Bay Marina, 459 East Bay AvenueRental, 609-698-7264East Bay Marina, East Bay AvenueRampSun Harbor, Plank RoadRowboat & motorboat rentals, 609-971-1780

BARNEGAT LIGHTMunicipal Beach, odd # streetsJetty, surf (outside of guarded areas), beachbuggy (permit required)Municipal Boat Launch, Bayview & 10th

Ramp (seasonal fee)Municipal Bulkhead, North BroadwayBulkheadBarnegat Lighthouse State Park,BroadwayJetty, bank (handicap fishing area), 609-494-2016

Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, SunsetBoulevardBank (follow footpath)Bobbie’s Boat Rentals, 7th & BayviewMotorboat rentals, Mar-Oct, 609-494-1345Eric’s Bait & Boats, 9th & BayviewRowboat & motorboat rentals, 609-494-2447Henry’s Boat Rentals, 8th & BayviewRamp, boat rentals, 609-494-1520

LOVELADIESMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)

HARVEY CEDARSMunicipal Boat Launch, 74th Street (LeeAvenue)Ramp (fee)Municipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)Bay AccessBank

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIPMunicipal Beach, South end of BayBoulevardSurf (outside of guarded areas), jetty, beachbuggy (permit required)Long Beach Island CausewayBank, bridge

SURF CITYMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas, seasonalfee), jetty, beach buggy (permit required)Municipal Boat Launch, Division St &Barnaget AveRamp (free)Municipal Bay Park, 13th & 24th StreetsBulkhead

MANAHAWKINMunicipal Boat Launch, Cedar Run DockRoadRamp (free)Manahawkin WMA, Stafford AvenueRamp (free, car-top), bank, 609-259-2132Family Boat Sales, 1450 East Bay AvenueRamp (fee, up to 25’), motorboat rentals,YR, 609-597-4970

SHIP BOTTOMMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas), beachbuggy (permit required)

Municipal Boat Launch, Bay Terrace; 9th &ShoreRamp (fee)Causeway Boat Rentals, Route 72Ramp (fee), motorboat & rowboat rentals,Apr-Nov, 609-494-1371Island Cove Marine Center, 26th & CentralAvenuePontoon boat rentals, 609-494-8100

BRANT BEACHMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)Bay AccessBank

BRIGHTON BEACHMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)Bay AccessBank

PEAHALA PARKMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)

SPRAY BEACHMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)

BEACH HAVENMunicipal Beach, all streets accessSurf (outside of guarded areas), jetty (every3-4 blocks), beach buggy (permit required,Nelson – 12th Avenue only)Bayside Fishing Access, 2nd Avenue –Pelhan AveBank, 609-492-9193Municipal Pier, 2nd Street & the bayBay pierMunicipal Boat Launch, Taylor AvenueRamp (fee May 15-Sept 15, no fee forcanoe, kayak, and raft)Bay Haven Marina, 2702 Long BeachBoulevardMotorboat rentals, Mar-Oct, 609-492-3518George’s Boat Rental, Center StreetMotorboat rentals, 609-492-7931Mordaci Boats, 500 Liberty AvenueRamp, 609-492-5201Polly’s Rowboats, Dock Road & CenterStreetRowboat & motorboat rentals, 609-492-2194Sportsman Marina, West 20th & BayWooden motorboat rentals, Apr-Sep, 609-492-7931

HOLGATEMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)

WEST CREEKMunicipal Bay Park, Bay Avenue (Route602)Ramp (fee), bulkheadCedar Run County Park, Cedar RunBoulevardRamp, bankWest Creek Marina, Dock RoadCanoe rentals, 609-296-2715

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIPMunicipal Boat Launch, Dock StreetRamp (free)Municipal Boat Launch, Brook StreetRamp

TUCKERTONGreat Bay Boulevard WMA, Great BayBoulevardRamp (free, car-top, 2 areas within park),bank, 609-259-2132South Green Street County Park, SouthGreen StreetRamp, bankCape Horn Marina, Great Bay BoulevardMotorboat rentals, Apr-Oct, 609-296-4556First Bridge Marine, 500 Great BayBoulevardRamp (fee), kayak rentals, 609-296-1888GEB Marina, 338 South Green StreetRamp (fee), 609-294-1859Munros Marina, East Anchor DriveRamp (fee), YR, 609-296-8202Rands U Drive Motor Boat, Great BayBoulevardRamp (fee), rowboat & motorboat rentals,May-Sep, 609-296-4457Sheltered Cove Marina, 910 South GreenStreetRamp (fee), YR, 609-295-0103Skinners Marina, Bartlett AvenueRamp (fee), YR, 609-269-3051Total Marine, 355 Great Bay BoulevardRamp (fee), 609-294-0480

MYSTIC ISLANDSGraveling Point, East end of Radio RoadBankGreat Bay Marina, East end of Radio RoadRamp (fee), Mar-Dec, 609-296-2392

BURLINGTON COUNTY

BASS RIVERMunicipal Boat LaunchRamp

GREEN BANKSwan Bay WMA, Turtle Road (Route 542)Ramp (free, unimproved surface, car-top),bank, 856-629-0090

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIPCrowley’s LandingRamp (permit required, residents only), bank

ATLANTIC COUNTY

PORT REPUBLICPort Republic Green Acres, MannheimAvenueRamp (free, unimproved surface, car-top),bankMunicipal Boat Launch, Main StreetDirt ramp (free)Chestnut Neck Boat Yard, Old New YorkRoadRamp (fee), Mar-Dec, 609-652-1119Port Republic WMA, Sooys Landing RoadBank, 856-629-0090Old New York Road (end, under the GSPbridge)Bank

GALLOWAYMotts Creek Dock, Motts Creek RoadRamp (fee, free for those with waterfowlpermits), 609-652-1444Oyster Creek, Moss Mill RoadRamp (free), 609-652-8565Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, Scotts LandingRamp (free), 609-652-1665

ABSECONMunicipal boat ramp, Ocean AvenueRamp (free, dirt ramp & narrow waterway),bankBayside access, Route 30BankAbsecon WMA, Faunce Landing RoadRamp (free), bank, 856-629-0090Absecon Marine, 502 West CaliforniaAvenueRamp (fee), 609-641-3101

PLEASANTVILLEMunicipal Boat Launch, Bayview AvenueRamp, bank

BRIGANTINEMunicipal beach, non guarded beachesSurf, beach buggy (permit required)Brigantine Seawall, 7th Street North to 14th

Street No.SeawallOld Brigantine Bridge, across fromHarrah’s MarinaRamp (car-top, unimproved surface, free),pierMunicipal Boat Launch, 5th Street &Bayshore Ave.Ramp (seasonal fee)Jolly Rodger Marina, Bayshore AvenueKayak rentalsBrigantine Rowing Club, Bayshore AvenueRamp (fee)Bayside Marina, Brigantine BoulevardMotorboat rentals, 609-264-0900Conways Marina, Inc., 3641 AtlanticAvenueMotorboat rentals, Apr-Sept, 609-266-2628Deebold Boat Yard, West Shore DriveMotorboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 609-266-3214Fish Tale, West Shore DriveBoat rentals, 609-266-8220

ATLANTIC CITYMunicipal BeachJetties, surf (outside of guarded areas)Municipal Boat Launch, Albany Avenue;Boulevard AvenueRamp (seasonal fee)Captain Riches Fishing Center, 433 N.Maryland Ave.Motorboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 609-441-1999Gardner Basin, New Hampshire AvenueRamp (free), YR, 856-629-0090

CHELSEA HEIGHTSChelsea Harbor, Sunset & WinchesterAvenueBulkhead

VENTNORMunicipal Beach, Princeton-PortlandAvenuesSurf (non-guarded hours)Municipal Fishing Pier, Cambridge AvenuePier (pass required)

Newport Marine, Inc., Newport & SunsetAvenueRamp (4x4, call for use), 609-487-0960Municipal Park, North Winchester AvenueBulkhead

VENTNOR HEIGHTSMunicipal Boat Launch, Dorset &Bayshore AvenueRamp (free), bankViking Rowing Club, Calvert AvenueRamp (fee)

MARGATEMunicipal Beach, Atlantic AvenueSurf (non-guarded hours)The Anglers ClubPier, private, 609-822-2605Scott’s Dock, 9211 Amhurst AvenueMotorboat rentals, 609-822-6819

LONGPORTMunicipal Beach, Atlantic AvenueSurf (seasonal fee, non guarded hours), jetty(south end)Longport Point Bridge, Route 152(Longport Blvd.)Bridge

LINWOODMunicipal Boat Launch, Seaview AvenueRamp (seasonal fee, clamshell surface),bank

NORTHFIELDGifford Marine, Margate BoulevardRentalsHackneys Boat Yard, Margate BoulevardRamp, 609-641-1379Campbell’s Marina, 227 West GlencoveLaneMotorboat rentals, 609-641-0489

SOMERS POINTMunicipal Bay Park, New Jersey AvenueBay pierSmith’s Pier, Bay AvenueRamp (fee)Kennedy’s Park, BroadwayRamp (fee)Dolfin Dock, Inc., Bay AvenueRamp (fee), motorboat rentals, Memorial-Labor Day, 609-927-1730Gateway Marina, Route 559Rentals, 609-927-3002

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIPPork Island WMA, Route 563 CausewayBank, 856-629-0090Edward Klingener Fishing Pier, Route 152Pier, 609-927-5253Commanders Landing Marina, ThompsonLaneRamp (fee), YR, 609-927-3627Gifford Marina, Margate BoulevardMotorboat rentals, summer months, 609-383-9500Sea Village Marina, 125 Margate BoulevardMotorboat rentals, 609-641-2699Misty Morning Marina, Somers Point RoadMotorboat rentals, 609-927-5303River Access, Betsy Skull Road & Route559Ramp (free, unimproved surface, car-top),bank

MAYS LANDINGShady River Marina, River RoadRamp (fee, FRESHWATER)Mays Landing Marina, Route 40Ramp (fee, FRESHWATER), 609-625-3141

ESTEL MANNORVeterans Cemetery County Park, Route50Ramp west of main entrance (free, dirt road,car-top or 4x4, shallow waters), bank; Rampin main park (free, canoe or kayak), bank,sunrise-sunset (or 24 hr with campingpermit), 609-645-5960

CORBIN CITYMacnamara WMA, Route 50Ramp (free, dirt road, small trailer or car-top), bank, 856-629-0090

CAPE MAY COUNTY

TUCKAHOEMacnamara WMA, Route 50Ramp (surfaced ramp WMA ramp permitrequired, dirt ramp free), bank

BEESLEY POINTBeesleys Point WMA, Route 9 (behindTuckahoe Inn)Ramp (free), bank

MARMORAAll Season’s Marina, Roosevelt BoulevardRamp (fee), 609-390-2516

OCEAN CITYMunicipal Beach, North and South EndsSurf (outside of guarded areas), jetty (5th

St.), beach buggy (permit required), 6am-10pmMunicipal Fishing Pier, Moorlyn StreetOcean pierOcean City Fishing Club, 14th & BoardwalkOcean pier, privateOcean City-Longport BridgeBridgeOcean City-Somers Point Causeway,Route 52Ramp (car-top), bank Municipal Boat Launch, Tennessee & 22nd

Ramp (free)Dan’s Marina & Boat Rental, 926 PalenAvenueMotorboat rental, Apr-Oct, 609-399-2279Bayview Marina, 2nd & Bay AvenueMotorboat rentalsLamont’s Marina, Bay AvenueMotorboat rentals, Apr-Oct, 609-399-1789Corson’s Inlet State Park, Route 619Ramp (free), bank, surf, 609-861-2404Ocean City-Strathmere Bridge, Route 619Bridge

STRATHMEREMunicipal BeachSurf (outside of guarded areas)Franks Boat Rentals, Bayview & WhittierRoadMotorboat & rod rentals, Apr-Sept, 609-263-6913Corson’s Inlet Marina, Prescott & BayviewAvenueMotorboat rental, 609-263-3094

SEA ISLE CITYMunicipal Beach, 33rd, 42nd, 48th, 52nd, 63rd,74th AvenuesSurf (outside of guarded areas), jetty, beachbuggy (permit required)Municipal Boat Launch, Joseph A. LarosaWayRamp (seasonal fee)Municipal Bay Park, 42nd StreetRamp, bankLarsen’s Marina, Old Sea Isle BoulevardMotorboat rentals, 609-263-1554Municipal Bay Pier, 59th StreetPier (closed 11pm-6am)Sunset Pier, 86th

Boat rentals, 609-263-5200

Townsends Inlet Waterfront Park, S.Route 619Bank

AVALONMunicipal Beach, 8th StreetJetty, surf (outside of guarded areas), beachbuggy (permit required)Avalon Bay Park & Boat Launch, 53rd

StreetRamp (seasonal fee), pier & bulkheadAvalon Bay Park, 8th, 23rd, 33rd, 37th, 57th,& 22nd at 6th

Pier (handicapped accessible, open daylighthours)Avalon Bay Park, 53rd & Bay, 20th & 5th,22nd & 6th, 24th & 5th

Pier (open daylight hours)Cape May County Park, Old AvalonBoulevardPier, 609-884-2159Nob’s, 534 Old Avalon BoulevardRamp (fee), YR, 609-848-4409Avalon Anchorage Marina, 21st StreetMotorboat rentals, 609-967-3592Grill Fishing Pier, 31st StreetOcean Pier, YR, 609-967-8144

STONE HARBORMunicipal Beach, south of 122nd streetSurf (outside of guarded areas), beachbuggy (permit required)Municipal Public Dock, 81st & the BayRamp (seasonal fee), bulkhead, bay pier96th Street BridgeBankSmuggler’s Cove, 370 83rd StreetRamp (fee), motorboat rentals, 609-368-1700

WILDWOODSMunicipal Beach, all streets accessSurf (outside of guarded areas), jetty, beachbuggy (permit required)Municipal Bayside Fishing, all streetsaccessBulkheadOld Route 147 bridge, Route 147PierBay Access, Chestnut & Maryland AvenueBankDad’s Place, 501 West Ocean DriveMotorboat rentals, 609-522-3911Hereford Inlet Marina, Ash AvenueMotorboat rentals, 609-522-7396

Bayfront Municipal Park, 5th AvenueRamp (seasonal fee), bulkheadNorth Wildwood Marina, 510 New YorkAvenueRamp, motorboat rentals, 609-522-1307Dock Marina, 10th AvenueMotorboat rentalsC Marina Inc., P AvenueMotorboat rentals, May-Oct, 609-729-7221Bridgeport Marina, 227 Avenue RRamp, 609-729-1244Pier 47 Marina, 3001 Wildwood BoulevardCrab boat rentals, Apr-Nov, 609-729-4774Route 47 CausewayBankMunicipal Bay Pier, SweetbriarPier

CAPE MAY CITYMunicipal Beach, Beach AvenueJetty, surf (no fishing within 500 feet ofbathers)Municipal Fishing Pier, Stockton StreetPierPoverty Beach, Beach DriveSurfPharos Marina, 1263 Lafayette StreetRamp (fee), 609-884-0262

CAPE MAY POINTMunicipal Beach, Emerald-LincolnAvenuesJettiesCape May Point State Park, LighthouseAvenueJetty, surf, 609-884-2159

LOWER TOWNSHIPWeeks Landing, Route 9 & Weeks LandingRoadRamp (free, unimproved surface), bank, YRBree-Zee-Lee Yacht Basin, Ocean Drive(Route 621)Ramp (fee), May-Oct, 609-884-4849Harbor View Marina, Ocean Drive (Route621)Ramp (fee), YR, N609-884-0808Hinch’s Marina, Ocean Drive (Route 621)Ramp (fee), 609-884-7289McDuell Marine, 956 Ocean Drive (Route621)Ramp (fee), 609-884-0404Ocean Drive Bridges, Route 621Bank (no fishing from bridges)Wissahickon AvenueBank

Sunset Beach, Sunset AvenueJettyHigbee Beach WMA, New England RoadJetty, surfDouglas ParkJettyTony’s Marine, 1203 Route 109Ramp, 609-884-7272Bayview Marina, Oak & Delaware RoadMotorboat rentals, May-Oct, 609-886-3676

MIDDLE TOWNSHIPStone Harbor Marina, 1116 Stone HarborBoulevardCanoe rentals, 609-368-1141Shell Bay Ave Park Green Acres, ShellBay AvenueRamp (free, car-top), bulkheadBayway Marina, Route 47Ramp (fee), YRKimbles Beach, Kimbles Beach RoadBankCooks Beach, Hand AvenueBankReeds Beach, Reeds Beach RoadJetty, bankSmokey’s Marina, Reeds Beach RoadRamp (fee), 609-465-9686

DENNIS TOWNSHIPDennis Creek WMA, Jake Landing RoadRamp (WMA ramp permit required), bank

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

MILLVILLEMunicipal Boat Launch, Fowser RoadRamp (free)Municipal Boat Launch, Menantico CreekRamp (free)Manamuskin Creek Millville WMA, ShawsMill RoadRamp (free, car-top), 856-629-0090

MAURICETOWNPublic Wharf, Crossway Road (Route 649)Bank (under bridge)Mauricetown River Front Park, HighlandStreetBulkhead

LEESBURGAndy’s Marina, Matt’s Landing RoadRamp (fee), 856-785-0101

Berry’s Driftwood Marina, Matt’s LandingRoadRamp (free, high tide use only), 856-785-2293Bob’s Anchor Marina, Matt’s Landing RoadRamp (free), Apr-Nov, 856-785-9899Haase’s Marina, Matt’s Landing RoadRental, May-Oct, 856-785-7001Popeye’s Marina, Matt’s Landing RoadRamp (fee)Leesburg Municipal River Park, RiverRoadBankFour Star Marina, 115 River RoadRamp (fee), 856-785-1273

HEISLERVILLEHeislerville WMA, Maurice River Road(Route 616)Ramp (free, car-top or 4x4), bank, 856-629-0090East Point Lighthouse, East Point &Lighthouse RdRamp (free, 4x4 required sand coversramp), bankCaptain Klein’s Boat Rental, East PointRoadRamp (fee), boat rental

PORT NORRISPublic Wharf, High StreetBankLongreach Marina, High StreetRamp (fee), May-Nov, 856-785-1818Port Norris Marina, Berry RoadRamp (fee), YR, 856-785-1205

SHELLPILEPublic Wharf, Ogden AvenueBulkhead

DIVIDING CREEKEgg Island WMA, Berrytown RoadRamp (free, car-top), bank, 856-629-0090Dividing Creek Marina & Boat Rental,Route 553Ramp (fee), motorboat rentals, May-Oct,856-785-2828Downe by the Creek, Dividing CreekBoat rentals, 856-785-0008

DOWNEGandy’s Beach, Gandy AvenueBankGandy’s Marina, South Cove RoadRamp (fee), May-Nov, 856-447-3002

FORTESCUEFortescue WMA, Fortescue RoadRamp (free), bank, 856-629-7214Borkowskis Triangle Marina, Delaware &Public Rd.Motorboat rentals, May-Oct, 856-447-3671Double “A” Marina, Public RoadRamp (fee), motorboat rentals, 856-447-3014Fortescue Pavilion Marina, New JerseyAvenueBoat rentals, 856-447-3479Fortescue State Marina, Route 555Ramp, 609-447-5115Higbee Marina, Main Street & DowneAvenueRamp (fee), May-Oct, 856-447-4157Hook, Line & Sinker; 304 New JerseyAvenueMotorboat rentals, May-Oct, 856-447-4212Myers’ Marina, Delaware AvenueBoat rentals, 856-447-3103

NEWPORTNantuxent WMA, Bay Point RoadBank, 856-629-0090Beaver Dam Boat Rental, 514 Old BeaverDam RoadRamp (fee), rowboat rentals, May-Oct, 856-447-3633Money Island Marina, Money IslandRamp (fee, open 24 hours), 856-447-4974Sundog Marina Inc., 91 Newport LandingRoadRamp (fee), motorboat & rowboat rentals,May-Oct, 856-447-3992 or 856-447-4046

BAY POINTNew Sweden WMA, Bay Point RoadBank, 856-629-0090

SEA BREEZEDix WMA, Gloucester AvenueBank, 859-629-0090

BRIDGETON,Municipal Boat Launch, Route 49Ramp (free)

FAIRTONHusted’s Landing, Husted – Btmn RoadRamp (fee), 856-451-6195

GREENWHICHBait Box, 30 Hancock Harbor RoadRamp (fee), motorboat rentals, 856-455-2610Greenwich Boat Works, Pier RoadRamp (fee), 856-451-7777

STOWE CREEKGum Tree Corner WMA, Route 623Bank, 856-629-0090

SALEM COUNTY

SALEMBarbers Basin, Tilbury RoadRamp (fee), YR, 856-935-1261

CANTONMunicipal Boat Launch, Front StreetRamp (free, resident use only)Mad Horse Creek WMA, Stowe Neck RoadRamp (WMA ramp permit required,unimproved road) & bank, 856-629-0090

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

New Jersey Division of Fish & WildlifeBureau of Marine FisheriesRoute 9, Port Republic, NJ 08241609-748-2020www.njfishandwildlife.com

NEW JERSEY PARTY AND CHARTERBOAT DIRECTORY (free)609-748-2020www.njfishandwildlife.comOr by requesting in writing to PO Box 418,Port Republic, NJ 08241

A GUIDE TO FISHING AND DIVING NEWJERSEY REEFS ($20.00 check or moneyorder made payable to Artificial ReefAssociation) by requesting in writing to POBox 16, Oceanville, NJ 08231

NEW JERSEYS WILD PLACES AND OPENSPACES ~ A WILDLIFE ENTHUSIAST’SGUIDE TO FINDING AND USING PUBLICOPEN SPACE ($3.00) at NJDEP’s Trentonoffice, 501 E. State Street, 3rd floor, Trenton,Mercer County; Pequest Trout Hatchery &Natural Resource Education Center, 605Pequest Road, Oxford, Warren County;Southern Regional Office, 220 Blue Anchor

Road, Sicklerville, Camden County; NacoteCreek Research Station, Route 9, PortRepublic, Atlantic County; or by requestingin writing to ($4.00 check or money ordermade payable to Div of Fish & Wildlife)NJDEP, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400, ATTN: Wild Places Map

Division of Parks & Forestry501 East State Street, PO Box 404, Trenton,NJ 08625-0404800-843-6420 or 609-984-0370www.nj.gov/dep/forestry/parknj/divhome.htm

NJ Div. of Travel & TourismNJ Commerce & Economic GrowthCommission20 West State Street, PO Box 820, Trenton,NJ 08625-0820800-VISIT NJwww.visitnj.org

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce216 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608609-989-7888www.njchamber.com