Big bass have returned to Raritan Bay and albies continue to pop up off the beaches.

The surf was getting back to normal on Wednesday, and with plenty of bait around, the fishing for blues and bass should pick back up.

Boats that have been bottom fishing have been catching some jumbo black seabass, and come Friday, you can keep them.

Blues off the beach are a good bet for this weekend as the fish have been feeding on massive schools of bait that are spread out along the coast.

The fluke and tuna season came to a close, but anglers are staying busy with stripers and bluefish.

It’s your last shot at fluke as the season closes on Sunday.

The fluking has been excellent lately with party and charter boats all reporting plenty of limits and fish in the 5- to 7-pound range.

Pockets of albies are popping up with big schools of speedsters showing up from Sea Bright to Seaside Heights.

The excellent fluke fishing continues as summer heads into the home stretch.

Fluke fishing in the surf continues to be exceptional and all summer favorites in play with blues, black sea bass, Spanish mackerel, snappers, and crabs all available in good numbers.