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Central Jersey
Manasquan Inlet
10
/10
Strike Zone!
Outstanding conditions! Multiple species actively feeding.
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Premier inlet with strong currents and excellent structure
InletJettiesStrong current
Parking
Inlet lot - arrive early
Moderate Walk
Beach access
Permit: None for jetty fishing
Current Conditions
Wind
10 mph
E
Tide
falling
8.8h to high
Water
52.8°F
Prime
Pressure
30"
steady
Surf Conditions
Current Surf
moderate3 ft
Height
8.720298615832842 sec
Period
N/A
Direction
Active surf - good bait movement, stripers and blues feeding
Data: Interpolated (3 stations)
Wave Forecast
Today2.1ft SE
Tomorrow2.8ft SE
TrendBuilding
Best Fishing DaySaturday
Current Flow
Current Status
Incoming0.1
Knots
300°
Direction
Light incoming current
Data: Manasquan Inlet
Fishing Conditions
excellent
Slack water provides ideal fishing conditions
Prime time for bottom fishing and structure fishing
Species Forecast
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Striped Bass
Best opportunity today
10
Excellent
Recommended Tackle
PE 1.5-2.0M-MH
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Bluefish
10Excellent
PE 1.5-2.0M
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Fluke
1.5Low
PE 0.8-1.0ML-M
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Blackfish
10Excellent
PE 2.0-3.0MH-H
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Weakfish
4.1Fair
PE 0.8-1.0ML
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Kingfish
1.5Low
PE 0.6-0.8L-ML
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Best Target Species
Striped BassBluefishFlukeWeakfish
Local Fishing Guide
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Insider Tip
Fish the last hour of outgoing when the bay empties. Bait gets flushed out and bass stack at the tip waiting for an easy meal.
Hot Spots
- •The Tip - where green bay water meets blue ocean, the ultimate striper highway
- •The Elbow - mid-jetty bend holds fish staging on tide changes
- •Coast Guard Station side - calmer water, excellent for weakfish at night
Proven Tactics
- •Match the hatch - when peanut bunker run, throw small metals
- •Fish the seam where clean and dirty water meet - bass patrol this edge
- •Bucktail with pork rind on the drop - let current sweep it along rocks
Seasonal Patterns
Spring
First bass show mid-April. Bloodworms produce when water's still cold.
Summer
Fluke stack in the channel. Drift bucktails with Gulp.
Fall
The Main Event - bass gorge on bunker Oct-Nov. Fish the blitzes.
Winter
Tog only. Green or Asian crabs, fish right against the rocks.
⚠️Know Before You Go
- •Extremely strong currents - respect the water
- •Wet rocks are lethal
- •Boat traffic in channel
🎣Nearest Bait Shop
Brielle Bait & Tackle
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Fishing Spots at Manasquan Inlet
2 specific locations with detailed fishing info
Tide Schedule
HHigh Tide
12:35 AM
6.0 ft
LLow Tide
7:17 AM
-0.6 ft
HHigh Tide
1:05 PM
5.1 ft
LLow Tide
7:18 PM
-0.5 ft
HHigh Tide
1:21 AM
6.1 ft
LLow Tide
8:06 AM
-0.6 ft
Location
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40.1063, -74.0328
Parking Coordinates
40.1070, -74.0335