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The earliest known fishing in the Shark River Inlet likely dates back to the Lenni Lenape Indians, who inhabited the area before European settlement. Archaeological evidence and historical accounts suggest they fished the inlet and river for species like shad, herring, and striped bass, using nets and weirs, as early as the pre-colonial period (before the 1600s). The first documented European reference to the area is the 1686 John Reid map, which names the Shark River. However, by the early 1700s, colonial settlers in Monmouth County were recorded fishing coastal inlets, including Shark River, for sustenance and trade.
Close to the inlet, and inshore is a prime spot for anglers targeting species like striped bass, fluke, bluefish, and weakfish. With the inlet’s strong tidal flows and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean creates ideal fishing conditions much of the year. Nearshore, there are plenty of Black Seabass, Tautog, and Sharks. There are also Bluefin Tuna and False Albacore many months of the year. Offshore in the deep on bottom, and in the canyons, you can find Blueline Tilefish, Golden Tilefish, Swordfish, and Wreckfish. Big Eye Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna are popular targets. In the warmer months there are Blue Marlin and White Marlin that move through.
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Brian Priest Stripers Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest landing half dozen fish in short order even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for in
Fish On Tournament Stripers Andreas Toy hosted the annual Fish On Tournament 3rd year in a row it included close to a dozen local Capts to benefit a worthy cause. There were 62 anglers with most boats p
Fish On Tournament 2025 Andreas Toy hosted the annual Fish On Tournament 3rd year in a row it included close to a dozen local Capts to benefit a worthy cause. There were 62 anglers with most boats p
Drew Carlson Stripers In the afternoon on the 31 had Drew Carlson and the guys out and despite the slower start landed on a good bite in the middle of the trip which ended with a bang running thru
David Hockenberry Stripers On the 31 in the morning Capt Greg and Shane had David Hockenberry out and what an incredible trip. Loaded our well and in one 45 min drift blew thru all of our baits. One tw
Dan Pilliteri Stripers Had Dan and John Pilliteri back for there annual trip. Got our bait and off we went. John got us started with the biggest fish of the day at 36 inches that had to go back. Af
Alan Kulesza Stripers Had Alan Kulesza back today for stripers. Heavy fog today but had steady action throughout the trip on the live bunker. Jason Marshall caught his first few stripers today as w
The Weather Did Not Permit for Wednesday May 14th Update for those that booked a half day trip with us tomorrow. Weather permitting we head out several times a day. But it looks like tomorrow Wednesday May 14th the weather d
Kevin Barbalet Stripers Capt Greg had Kevin Barbalet out today for stripers. In two throws of the net filled our live well. Had fish right away and made a move to get on a good bite on live bunker.
Craig Service Group Stripers Had Todd Craigs boys out today. Got our bait and first drift got our limit. Today the rookie Steve led the way 7 fish for high hook honors. Greg had 6 but had the biggest at
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