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Belmar fishing conditions · New Jersey

Now until 7 amStriped bass

The bite peaks at 88.

Log a trip here
Right now: 88 for striped bass, go · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Striped bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 883 am
  2. 88
  3. 88
  4. 886 am
  5. 78
  6. 82
  7. 789 am
  8. 78
  9. 78
  10. 8212 pm
  11. 82
  12. 78
  13. 783 pm
  14. 78
  15. 78
  16. 826 pm
  17. 78
  18. 78
  19. 789 pm
  20. 78
  21. 78
  22. 78Tue
  23. 82
  24. 82
  25. 783 am
  26. 78
  27. 78
  28. 786 am
  29. 78
  30. 78
  31. 829 am
  32. 78
  33. 78
  34. 7812 pm
  35. 82
  36. 82
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Striped bass range 50–72°

Wind
5 mph

From the west

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:18 am

Sky
Clear

No rain expected

Air
47°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are New Jersey regulations for these waters.

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

88GoNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Striped bass bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Striped bass prefers incoming tide. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

28" minimum · 31" maximum · 1 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 1 fish at 28–31". Atlantic Ocean 0–3 miles: no closed season; beyond 3 miles closed. Circle hooks required with natural bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New Jersey

Season here: May–Oct, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on striped bass

Bluefish

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

88GoNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Bluefish bite in 60–80° water, best near 70°.

Why

Bluefish prefers incoming tide. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–50 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum size. 5 fish a day from shore or a private boat; 7 on for-hire vessels. Open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New Jersey

Season here: May–Oct, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on bluefish

Summer Flounder

Summer flounder

Paralichthys dentatus

–Not scoredOut of season

Out of seasonOut of season here today. Check the agency before fishing.

Water

No water reading here right now. Summer flounder bite in 58–75° water, best near 65°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Summer flounder prefers outgoing tide. Holds 10–100 ft down.

Keep

18" minimum · 3 a day

Out of season here today. Check the agency before fishing. 3 fish at 18", May 4–Sep 25.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New Jersey

Season here: Jun–Sep, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on summer flounder

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.37 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:18 am
  • Sunset today6:01 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:20 am–8:20 am
  • Major solunarToday 11:50 am–1:50 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. NJ Fish & Wildlife has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

Ocean beach running north to the Shark River Inlet jetties. Striped bass and bluefish from spring through fall, best around dawn, dusk and the moving tide; summer flounder (fluke) over sand in summer.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Manasquan5 mi · New JerseyBest today 4 am–7 am
88Go
Point Pleasant Beach6 mi · New JerseyBest now until 7 am
88Go
Sandy Hook (Gateway NRA)19 mi · New JerseyBest now until tomorrow 3 pm
100Go
Island Beach State Park24 mi · New JerseyBest now until tomorrow 3 pm
100Go
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park30 mi · New JerseyBest now until tomorrow 10 am
100Go

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Belmar?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Belmar you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Belmar?

Belmar is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Bluefish, Summer Flounder. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Belmar?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Belmar against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Belmar have?

Belmar has shoreline / wading access. There is no pier or boat ramp at this location.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Belmar?

state agency regulations apply at Belmar. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Belmar tidal water?

Yes. Belmar sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.