Since my last post, Ernesto gave us a weekend full of waves and that has petered out into the new work week. Monday’s full “super” moon gave us extreme tides/currents which will slowly wane. The water temperatures have been somewhat stable and warm making fishing more active and consistent.

The past couple days we have had a taste of fall with some northwest flow and cool dry air. The outlook shows somewhat fair winds and fair seas. So now is a great time to get out and enjoy what’s left of summer… Let’s go fishing!

On the fishing front, we are still playing the same old record with a new addition. There’s a variety of species from fluke, bluefish, striped bass and weakfish to tog, sheepshead and triggerfish. Recently we’ve had some larger (then the common summertime cocktail 1-3 cocktail blues) size bluefish. ALSO… Albies were cracking the past two days! Now is also prime time fluke fishing with great opportunities in the bay, inlet, surf and ocean.

Just a heads up the tropics look clear however towards the end of the month things very well may get active again so keep an eye out.

Rock The Dock Fluke Tournament

Tournament Date: August 24th, 2024
Shotgun Start: 7:00am Barnegat Light – 6:50am Beach Haven
Lines in/Lines Out: 7:00am / 1:45pm
Weigh ins: 2:00pm-3:30pm / Winners Ceremony 4:00pm

For more information: www.NJFishingClub.com

Prize Categories:
1st – 5th Place Single Heaviest Fluke: (Entrants may take a only a single place)
1-2nd Place Single Heaviest Fluke Female Angler (18+)
1-2nd Place Single Heaviest Fluke Jr Angler Ages 12 and Under
1-2nd Place Single Heaviest Fluke Jr Angler Ages 13-17
1st Place Single Heaviest Fluke Land Based/Kayak Angler

$1,000 BONUS DRAWING: A random tournament entrant who weighs in a legal sized fluke (18”+) will be selected to win $1,000 thanks to sponsors: Fisherman’s Headquarters, Jingles, The Boatyard and Beach Haven Yacht Club

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Entry Fee

Private Vessel: $225 (Early Bird Entry $200 Before August 10th)
Land Based/Kayak Angler: $60 (Early Bird Entry $50 Before August 10th)
Miss Beach Haven Angler: To Be Announced

Single Entry Calcutta

Private Vessel $300
Single Angler $60
Calcutta Payouts: Single Entry Calcutta Makes you Eligible for the following prizes
1st and 2nd Single Heaviest Fluke (1 Entry can win both places in Calcutta)
1st and 2nd Combined Three Heaviest Fluke
1st Place Heaviest Sea Robin