Thanksgiving is about here, and Christmas is not that far away, but the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are still bending rods for anglers.
There is currently a mass of striped bass off the northern end of Long Beach Island comprised of both large fish and others that are dinner fish in the 28–31-inch keeper size.
Captain Ray Lopez reports the “Miss Liane” still has a few open spots to get on “some fantastic fishing.” He calls the bite “super-hot.”
Captain Gary Dugan notes the “stripers are here” and he too only has a few spots open for groups of anglers on the “Irish Jig.”
Captain Jonathan Taylor of “LBI Sportfishing” fished a day over the weekend and ended with a full boat limit of slot fish while releasing a bunch more to swim off for another day. The popper and jig bite held consistent action. He is already booking up for December dates for both bluefin tuna and bass.
Captain Max Goldman has temporarily moved the “Star Fish” to Barnegat Light for the rest of the season. He notes the “bite is hot and the striped bass are stacked.”
On his days off from teaching, Captain Brett Taylor has been finding great action on both the striped bass and tautog action during bottom action on structure.
Additional information on the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association can be found at www.BHCFA.org