| Fishing has been around for centuries and will no | | | | New Jersey has to offer the anglers that live |
| doubt continue to grow in popularity as it has so | | | | here and for its visitors. |
| much to offer anyone taking part in this sport. It | | | | Bigeye Tuna This species can weigh up to 300 |
| can be relaxing and exciting all at the same time. | | | | pounds. |
| This is probably one reason why New Jersey | | | | White Marlin This species normally range between |
| saltwater fishing is a big part of the tourism for | | | | 40 to 100 pounds. |
| this state. Anglers travel from all over just to | | | | Yellowfin Tuna This species can weigh up to 200 |
| have the opportunity to fish these waters. | | | | pounds. |
| There are many different types of species of fish | | | | Blue Fish This species can reach up to 30 pounds. |
| found in the ocean and along the coastline of New | | | | Aside from the bass species the blue fish is one |
| Jersey making it a dream come true for anglers | | | | of the most popular species of fish around when |
| everywhere. There are numerous lakes in New | | | | it comes to New Jersey saltwater fishing. One |
| Jersey where the bass fishing is excellent. | | | | reason for this is because they are so abundant |
| A few of these lakes and reservoirs are listed | | | | and can be caught most anywhere near the |
| below: | | | | shoreline or when deep sea fishing. |
| Union Lake | | | | How to Catch Fish in the New Jersey Ocean |
| Swartswood Lake | | | | There are several techniques that will work great |
| Merrill Creek Reservoir | | | | when saltwater fishing in |
| Spruce Run Reservoir | | | | New Jersey. The one you choose will mainly |
| Lake Hopatcong | | | | depend on whether you are deep sea fishing or |
| Greenwood Lake | | | | fishing close to the shore. |
| Oak Ridge Reservoir | | | | Jigging is one method that works extremely well |
| Of course, bass is not the only species that you | | | | for catching blue fish and bass. Jigging is easy and |
| can find in this area, there are many other types | | | | simply involves placing a jig on the end of a line |
| of fish available in the New Jersey waters as well. | | | | and presenting it to the fish. You then move it up |
| To give you an idea of what you can expect | | | | and down to draw the fish to the hook, which is |
| when you go fishing in New Jersey, below is a list | | | | where the term jigging comes from. |
| of some of the different species that you will find | | | | Casting is used quite often especially when pier |
| here both inshore and offshore. | | | | fishing. When casting try to aim your line toward |
| New Jersey Popular Fish Species | | | | structures where the fish will be hiding out. This |
| Deep sea fishing is very popular in New Jersey | | | | will be more effective than trying to send your |
| along with inshore fishing. This may be contributed | | | | line out for long distances. When fishing from a |
| to the different types of fish found in this area. | | | | pier at night, you should cast your line where the |
| Several of the most popular fish species found in | | | | pier is casting a shadow on the water for the |
| this state are listed below so you can see what | | | | best results. |