Fine striper reports from Seaside Park

It was good to get some striper reports in the northern N.J. surf, there’s been much better action reported this week in the Seaside Park area. Grumpy’s Tackle reported “bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”bite that past few days has been special especially along our beaches. Been a long time since we’ve seen a start like this in the spring. Here’s @mufish215 that just sent us this report… “Stopped in to pick up a reel that was being repaired, grabbed some clam to fish for drum in the bay and decided to plug the surf for the sunset. And boy did it pay off. We got a total of 13 bass including a double header. The first fish out front for 2026 for me 44”on a SP. Right behind the shop.”

Betty & Nick’s posted on 4/16 about big bass on plugs in the local surf up to 35 inches.

Sunday’s forecast is for SW winds at 10-15 knots before going NW n the afternoon with gusts to 20.

Raritan Bay stripers too big for some

Though the striper bite remains generally very good, that can be a frustration for some as the Golden Eagle from Belmar got the bites but all those caught were a bit too large to keep.

Fisher Price IV and Andreas Toy reported very good action with bass of all sizes.

Saturday’s forecast is for east winds at just 5-10 knots.

Cold ocean a problem

Though Raritan Bay striper fishing remains very good, cold ocean temps have slowed other fisheries from developing. Fishermens Supply reports the bay waters at Long Beach Island are producing black drum and some stripers to those casting clams from shore, but tautog fishing in the ocean has been very slow.

Big stripers dominate for NY/NJ Bight anglers

The Golden Eagle from Belmar ran their first striper trip of the season in NY/NJ Bight and found lots of bass on top and on the fishfinder though most were fussy and all that hit were too large to keep. The search continues tomorrow with south winds at just 10 knots.

Stripers get fussy some days

Striper fishing in NY/NJ Bight has been so good that it doesn’t seem fair when they turn off briefly. Andreas Toy Charters has been hot with Shad Life shad lures, but had to work for a catch yesterday. That certainly was the exception during the current run.

Better weather & even better stripers

With warmer weather and lighter winds spring striper action in NY/NJ Bight even excites old pros like Jim Freda of Shore Catch Charters. “

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Jim Freda is with The Reel Seat and 15 others at Lockwood Boat Works, Inc.

22h ·South Amboy, NJ ·

What a day for the boys from PA started the morning off with a good bite on the outgoing then it slowed a little but on the incoming fresh fish started pouring in right down the middle of the bay! It was non-stop action. The guy’s experienced something a lot of clients will never see to catch a run come right under the boat! Multiple doubles and triples It was a lot of fun! Thanks guys great job today hopefully many memories made! Don’t wait to book call or text me now 732-7…

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The Sunday forecast is for NE winds at just 5 knots before going SE increasing to 20 knot gusts in the afternoon.

April is for shad

Most anglers in NY/NJ Bight are seeking stripers now, but this is also prime time for shad.

Chuck Many joined Eric Fisler in trolling Delaware River at Phillppsburg with small spoons to catch over 40 shad including one over 6 pounds.

The forecast is for northwest winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20.

NJ surfcasters catching some stripers

Vinny D’Anton is finishing up his winter stay in Sarasota where sea trout have been providing steady action as he wade casts the DUOA Shrimp. Vinny has been in touch with some northern N.J. surfcasters who have been picking a few stripers. That’s a good sign after last fall’s school striper migratory run failure.