Bay Head, NJ Fishing Trip — September
Your Bay Head, NJ Fishing Trip
September2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in September
GoodSpeckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodFlounder
Various
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
FairSheepshead
Various
135 Guides Near Bay Head
No guides are based in Bay Head, but these guides operate nearby.
$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's Biting By Month
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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).
Species Regulations
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.
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum