New Jersey Fishing Report — February 2026: Peak Tautog Season, First Stripers of Spring Building
February 2026 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: tautog improving. Offshore: sea bass building.
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Planning a fishing trip to New Jersey? Start with our complete New Jersey Fishing Guide for the full breakdown of where to go, when to fish, and what species to target. Below: the latest weekly fishing reports for New Jersey.
February 2026 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: tautog improving. Offshore: sea bass building.
January 2026 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: tautog on wrecks and jetty. Offshore: cod and tautog offshore.
December 2025 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: striped bass in surf late season. Offshore: tautog offshore.
November 2025 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: striped bass at peak — surf and boat. Offshore: tautog on wrecks.
October 2025 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: striped bass fall run peak. Offshore: bluefin tuna excellent nearshore.
September 2025 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: striped bass improving. Offshore: bluefin tuna scouts.
August 2025 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: fluke. Offshore: yellowfin tuna.
July 2025 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: fluke on bay ledges. Offshore: yellowfin tuna.
June 2025 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: flounder and striper prime. Offshore: black sea bass excellent.
May 2025 fishing report for New Jersey. Inshore: striped bass keeper season. Offshore: bluefish nearshore.