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New Jersey offers some of the East Coast's best surf and bay fishing for striped bass and fluke, plus strong freshwater bass lakes inland.
Great Bay · Absecon Inlet
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Index scores and water-temperature estimates are our own derivation from that data.
The score on each city card is computed from the local weather forecast for today. Open a city page for the full seven-day outlook, factor breakdown and recommended windows. Fishing rules in New Jersey vary by water type and season, so always check the current regulations before you go.
Seasonally, New Jersey's strongest month across 2 years of recorded weather at Atlantic City is August — 74% of its days rate Good or better — and March is the weakest at 5%. That is roughly 112 good days a year. See the season report for the best time of year to fish in New Jersey and every other state's month-by-month table.
New Jersey offers some of the East Coast's best surf and bay fishing for striped bass and fluke, plus strong freshwater bass lakes inland. Use the city page below for a live weather-based index, then check the New Jersey wildlife agency for seasons and limits.
Yes, anglers 16 and older need a New Jersey fishing license. Buy through the New Jersey state wildlife or natural-resources agency; rules can differ between freshwater and tidal water.
The LureScore index is an informational planning signal based on weather, not a guarantee of fish activity or a catch. Always follow local regulations.