Fishing Guides in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
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Simple Life Sportfishing
Come experience the difference at Simple Life Sportfishing. Specializing in Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook area.
Kill Shot Charters LLC
Captain Gabe is a USCG certified Captain. He has been fishing the NJ and NY waters for his whole life along with his first mate Ryan. Call or text Gabe at (732) 608-4077 or visit www.KillShotCharters.net for more information or to book a charter.
Teal Cruises
The Motor Yacht Teal is available for private charter as well as open cruises from Atlantic Highlands NJ and NYC. The Teal can accommodate up to 75 guests. Teal Cruises in Atlantic Highlands
MI-JO Charter Fishing and Cruises
Ebbtide Fishing Charters
Dark Horse Fishing Charters
Little Hawk Charters
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Prowler 5
What's Biting in Atlantic Highlands
5 species reported in the Atlantic Highlands area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Atlantic Highlands — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in February
1 species is active in and around Atlantic Highlands in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in March
5 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in March: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in April
5 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in April: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in May
5 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in May: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in June
5 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in June: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in July
4 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in July: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in August
2 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in August: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in September
5 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in September: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in October
4 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in October: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in November
2 species are active in and around Atlantic Highlands in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Atlantic Highlands's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Atlantic Highlands — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Atlantic Highlands
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 8 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Atlantic Highlands
Largemouth Bass
Atlantic Highlands, NJ, offers a unique blend of freshwater and saltwater opportunities, but for largemouth bass, you'll want to focus on the nearby freshwater ponds and lakes. While not directly in Atlantic Highlands, several smaller bodies of water within a short drive can provide some good bass fishing.
Full largemouth bass guide for Atlantic Highlands →Channel Catfish
If you're looking for some whiskered action near Atlantic Highlands, channel catfish are a viable freshwater target. While you won't find them in the immediate coastal areas, heading inland to the larger rivers and reservoirs of central New Jersey offers opportunities.
Full channel catfish guide for Atlantic Highlands →Smallmouth Bass
While Atlantic Highlands is primarily known for its saltwater fishing, venturing inland to the freshwater lakes and rivers of Monmouth County can offer surprisingly good smallmouth bass fishing. The Manasquan Reservoir, about a 30-minute drive west, is a popular destination.
Full smallmouth bass guide for Atlantic Highlands →Crappie
Crappie fishing near Atlantic Highlands requires a short drive inland, but the rewards can be well worth the effort. The freshwater ponds and lakes of Monmouth County, like Holmdel Park Pond or Lake Topanemus, hold decent populations of these panfish.
Full crappie guide for Atlantic Highlands →Fisheries near Atlantic Highlands
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Types of Fishing in Atlantic Highlands
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