Bay Head, NJ Fishing Trip — November

Your Bay Head, NJ Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 40°F2.3" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in November

SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
Speckled TroutFair
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various

November Weather in Bay Head

54°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

135 Guides Near Bay Head

No guides are based in Bay Head, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

New Jersey Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.50
Non-Resident$34
Requirements

Required for ages 16-69. Trout stamp additional. Separate saltwater registry (free).

Buy License Online — New Jersey

Species Regulations

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

Regulations can vary by location, so it's important to check the specific regulations for the area you plan to fish.

Flounder
Season:May 4 - December 31, 2024
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations may change annually; check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for the most up-to-date information.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:27-inch minimum

Federal regulations may also apply; check current NOAA Fisheries guidelines.

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