Fluke, tuna, and sea bass – what more can we ask for as it’s been a July for the record books with the quality fishing and calm winds.

  How appropriate are the temperatures as the fishing has been on a “hot” wave over the past couple weeks.

We have entered another transitional period as the ocean surface temperatures have risen into the mid to upper 70’s.

We had a nice run of the three tuna species (yellowfin, bluefin, and bigeye) over the past week and in some circles you don’t have to run far.

Above: A beautiful weakfish caught with Captain Brian Williams of Badfish Charters out of Ocean City.

We had an amazing week with the weather cooperating along with various species of gamefish for most of southern New Jersey.

Bluefin action has been consistent at the nearshore ridges and with sea bass season set to close June 22nd, now is the time to get out there.

With all of the craziness going on in the world, it’s nice to find solace in New Jersey saltwater fishing.

It has been another stellar week on the fishing front – sea bass, fluke, striped bass and even weakfish being reported by the local shops.

  We had some wind and poor sea conditions, but mid-week cleaned up real nice with fishable seas and good back-bay drifting conditions.