Nature & Wildlife in Barnegat Light
Birding festivals, whale watching, and outdoor education events in Barnegat Light, New Jersey.
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Browse nature & wildlife in Barnegat Light, including dates, locations, and what to expect at each event.
Nature & Wildlife in Barnegat Light
LBI Spring Surf Fishing Derby
April 4
24th annual tournament
📍 LBI beaches island-wide
LBI Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament
Last Sunday of May
Team and individual divisions
📍 LBI beaches
LBI Surf Fishing Classic
August 29-29
72nd annual in 2026
📍 LBI beaches island-wide
Sea Shell Resort Striped Bass Derby
October 24
Boat-based tournament
📍 Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club
🦅 Nature & Wildlife Tips for Barnegat Light
- •Bird and wildlife walks at the shore start early because that's when the activity is — the 7am start time is the event, not a suggestion.
- •Bring binoculars if you have them; loaner pairs at organized walks run out fast.
- •Marsh and dune programs mean bug spray in summer and waterproof footwear year-round, whatever the forecast says.
- •Parking in Barnegat Light: Free parking. No parking on Central Ave/West 4th St June-October.