Bradley Beach, NJ Fishing Trip — August

Your Bradley Beach, NJ Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 65°F2.5" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

August Weather in Bradley Beach

80°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

132 Guides Near Bradley Beach

No guides are based in Bradley Beach, 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

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is 6 per vessel.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person (private/shore), 5 per person (for-hire)
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Regulations may change in-season, so it's important to check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for updates.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations

Regulations for tuna are subject to federal guidelines and may change. Consult the NOAA Fisheries website for the most up-to-date information.

Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Check the current regulations for any in-season changes.

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