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Barnegat Light (LBI)
8.7
/10
Strike Zone!
Outstanding conditions! Multiple species actively feeding.
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Famous lighthouse inlet with legendary striper fishing
InletJettyLighthouse
Parking
Barnegat Light State Park lot
Moderate Walk
Beach access
Permit: None for jetty
Current Conditions
Wind
12 mph
SSW
Tide
falling
11.2h to high
Water
49.8°F
Active
Pressure
30"
steady
Surf Conditions
Current Surf
moderate3.6 ft
Height
9.445701104813404 sec
Period
S
Direction
Rough conditions - experienced anglers can still fish
Data: Interpolated (3 stations)
Wave Forecast
Today3.9ft S
Tomorrow3.8ft S
TrendSteady
Best Fishing DayThursday
Current Flow
Current Status
unknown0.0
Knots
—
Direction
Current data unavailable
Data: Barnegat Inlet
Fishing Conditions
excellent
Slack water provides ideal fishing conditions
Prime time for bottom fishing and structure fishing
Species Forecast
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Blackfish
Best opportunity today
9.8
Excellent
Recommended Tackle
PE 2.0-3.0MH-H
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Striped Bass
8.7Excellent
PE 1.5-2.0M-MH
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Bluefish
7.5Good
PE 1.5-2.0M
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Fluke
4Fair
PE 0.8-1.0ML-M
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Weakfish
4.1Fair
PE 0.8-1.0ML
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Kingfish
1.8Low
PE 0.6-0.8L-ML
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Best Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfishTog
Local Fishing Guide
💡
Insider Tip
The 2-3am window in October is magic. Bass feed when boat traffic stops. Park at the lighthouse and walk out with a headlamp.
Hot Spots
- •The Pocket - inside corner of north jetty, protected from NE winds
- •Mid-jetty rocks - tog heaven, especially the submerged boulders
- •The Tip - where bay drains meet ocean, prime striper ambush point
Proven Tactics
- •Eeling at night is religion here - use 8-12 inch eels, slow retrieve
- •Tog: drop green crabs tight to rocks on slack, let them find it
- •When bass are busting, anything that swims will get hit
Seasonal Patterns
Spring
Tog season opens. Work the pocket on calm days.
Summer
Fluke in the channel, weakfish after dark in the pocket.
Fall
Legendary bass fishing. Eeling after midnight produces trophies.
Winter
Tog only, but world-class. Green crabs, fish the slack.
⚠️Know Before You Go
- •Massive waves break on jetty in storms
- •Current can sweep you off rocks
- •Ice forms on rocks in winter
🎣Nearest Bait Shop
Jingle's Bait & Tackle
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Fishing Spots at Barnegat Light (LBI)
1 specific locations with detailed fishing info
Tide Schedule
LLow Tide
5:54 AM
-0.5 ft
HHigh Tide
11:58 AM
4.3 ft
LLow Tide
5:59 PM
-0.5 ft
HHigh Tide
12:16 AM
5.2 ft
LLow Tide
6:42 AM
-0.6 ft
HHigh Tide
12:45 PM
4.3 ft
Location
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39.7642, -74.1062
Parking Coordinates
39.7645, -74.1070