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Shore Catch Guide Service
New Jersey's "Premier" Inshore & Offshore Saltwater Fishing Charters. Offering guided fishing adventures by boat and in the surf. Covering the coastal waters of New Jersey & New York.
About Us.....
new jersey's premier inshore and offshore fishing charters
Welcome to NJ's premier inshore and offshore saltwater guide service. In operation for over 20 years, Shore Catch offers a multitude of customized "best in class" saltwater fishing adventures to fit your every need. We specialize in all aspects of light tackle fishing; from topwater spin gear to jigging, fly-fishing, plugging, and live bait. From inshore Sriped Bass to offshore Tunas, our seasoned team of nationally recognized guides & captains deliver anglers an experience of a lifetime.
march - May
During the early spring months we focus our efforts in the backwaters of Raritan Bay, Manasquan River and Barnegat Bay targeting Striped Bass and Bluefish. This is generally the season when we have the most consistant action with trophy Striped Bass that range in size from 25 to 50+ pounds. During this time of the season, we are fishing shallow backwaters casting poppers, swimming plugs, jigs and of course flies for what can be some of the best topwater and shallow water Striper fishing in the country. Chomper Bluefish move into these waters in early May, and by mid month we are starting to follow the Striper's and Bluefish as they migrate along the coastal beaches.
may - october
The heart of our season.....This is generally when we shift operations to target a full spectrum of pelagics on the midshore and offshore grounds, where the options are limitless. During late spring our main target is Bluefin Tuna. Come experience some of the most incredible "blue planet" type feeds; casting topwater plugs or trolling for meduim to giant Bluefin. As summer approaches we start to see Big Eye, Yellowfin, Mahi and Marlin in and around the legendary Canyons of the northeat. By early fall, a gambet of smaller "football" sized False Albacore, Bonito and Skipjack Tuna present great action for fly and ulta light tackle anglers; as well the start to our inshore Bluefin season with Tuna being caught on topwater gear within sight of land.
October - December
Fall.......Miles of "magical" blitzes up and down our coast with Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore and Bluefin Tuna "aka" Ghosts. Take a ride in one of our custom rigged 4x4's along the beach, or hop on one of our boats. Ehter way, you're sure to experience heart pounding action. During the early fall we target False Albacore and Bonito on fly and ultra light tackle. As tempuratures drop, the Striped Bass and Buefish migrate back down our coast presenting equal opportunity for success from land or boat. Bluefin Tuna are also highly targeted in these same waters, and its not unusual to see all of these species feeding in the same area. But make no mistake, this is "hunting" in its true form as excitement and tensions rise to the highest level.
