Jingles Bait and Tackle is a small shop that has been in business for over 45 years. We may be small in size but we have a full line of bait and tackle to fill your needs.
We carry numerous items for the surf fisherman along with fishing supplies for boaters and for offshore needs. Complete supply of crabbing supplies along with any bayside fishing.
We are the last tackle shop before Beach Haven boat ramp.
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SEND YOUR FISH PICTURES! Catching fish? Send your reports and fish pictures to jinglesbait@comcast.net!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th – WE HAVE FRESH MULLET!! - Still have rods, reels and other items for SALE!! Don’t forget your bait bucket. If you do not have one, we have Jingles Bait Buckets for just $3! Catching fish?? Send us your reports and pictures to jinglesbait@comcast.net, Facebook or Instagram messenger! ...
Old Wetsuit Recycle Drive – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County – September 22 – December 1, 2025 - If you or someone you know has old wetsuits, please drop them off at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755, in the barrel in the front lobby; available 24 hours / 7 days a week. ...
Jingles 2025 In-Store Fluke Tournament – Winners! - For all of Fluke Season we will be holding our 2025 In-Store Fluke Tournament! (May 4th through Sept 25th) $10 to enter. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes 100% of the pool total (50%, 30%, 20%). 4th and 5th places prizes will be a $25 Jingles Gift Card! First Place ($600):.......................Connor Johnson...........8/17...............7.92#................27.5"Second Place ($180):...................Cheri Hebert.................6/30..............7.12#................26 1/4Third Place ($120):......................Brendan Osler..............8/30..............6.98#.................25.25"Fouth Place ($25 GC):..................Jeff Rummel.................8/16..............6.68#..................25.25"Fifth Place ($25 GC):....................Dave Closson................6/7.................6.18#..................24 3/8" Winners will be… ...
2025 LBI 71st Annual Surf Fishing Classic! - Thanks to Hurricane Erin, Long Beach Island fishing came to a temporary standstill. The down time provided anglers with the chance to begin preparations for this fall and the 71st Annual LBI Fall Surf Fishing Classic. This year’s version will have a few new wrinkles designed to add more fishing days along with additional categories for prizes. In past years, the tournament did not start until October running into early… ...Click for More Featured News
Jingles Daily Fishing Report
DAILY REPORT - It’s a overcast cool morning here in Beach Haven today! Currently the surf is moderate with 2-3 foot waves coming in with frequency. You will need about 4-5oz to hold. Beach Haven water temp is 66.7°. The air temp is currently 60° and heading to 61°. The bay is calm and 62.1°. Low tide is at 4:31AM and 5:21PM. High tide is at 10:43AM and 11:19PM. The surf still has… ...
DAILY REPORT - It’s a beautiful, sunny, warm morning in Beach Haven today! Take advantage of it because showers are coming in tonight and the temperature is going to drop! The wind this morning is mild coming from the SW at about 7mph. Currently the surf is calm with 2-3 foot waves. You will need about 3-4oz to hold. Beach Haven water temp is 70°. The air temp is currently 68° and heading… ...
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Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association
BHCFA Fishing Report – Sept 20, 2025 – by Jim Hutchinson Sr. - Fall is now officially here, and that means several things to the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. First, is that Thursday, September 25, is the final day of the summer flounder season in New Jersey. This season has been a decent one for these favorite targets of the BHCFA. Captain Steve Palmer does not plan to let this fluke season end without a special trip planned on… ...
BHCFA Fishing Report – August 23, 2025 – By Jim Hutchinson Sr. - Although the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are thankful that Hurricane Erin passed out to sea, the size and ferocity of the storm did have a negative effect on the fishing last week. Although the ocean waves made fishing a no-go for a few days, some captains did look for calm bay spots to wet some lines and catch an assortment of fish there. Captain Steve Palmer… ...
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Help Striped Bass Survive Catch and Release. - Despite our best intentions, stripers experience stress and physical injury during capture and handling and, depending on the degree of these impacts, may not survive. https://www.onthewater.com/help-striped-bass-survive-catch-and-release ...
Reminder – Do’s and Dont’s for Catch & Release - With all of the striped bass action over the last couple of weeks, I just want to remind everyone of the proper way to handle a striped bass when it is going to be released. ...DEP REMINDS NEW JERSEY SALTWATER ANGLERS OF SHARK FISHING REGULATIONS TO HELP PROTECT VULNERABLE SPECIES - The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reminds saltwater anglers, fishing guides and for-hire vessel operators that it is illegal to target certain shark species while fishing in state or federal waters, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe said today. Both New Jersey and the federal government regulate shark fishing. Certain species have been designated as “prohibited species” by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA. The DEP recognizes that surf… ...
Proud member of Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club and the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce.
Proud sponsor of the 5th Annual BHMTC Tuna Open (June 14-21), the 56th Annual BHMTC White Marlin Invitational (Aug 11-16) and the NJ Fishing Club.