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Fluke Fishing in Spring

While not the peak season, spring can still produce for fluke fishing at the Jersey Shore. Spring brings the warming water and the return of migratory fish. During March, April, May, anglers can expect occasional action using charter, party-boat, bay methods.

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Fishing Quality

Fair Fishing

Good fishing in May

Methods

charterparty boatbay

Techniques

bucktailsstrip-baitslive-minnows
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Fluke Regulations

Minimum Size

18 inches

Bag Limit

3 fish

Open Season

May 4 - Sept 25

Where to Fish for Fluke

Barnegat Bay

Prime summer flounder territory in the back bays

Great Bay

Excellent fluke fishing in the shallows

Delaware Bay

Southern NJ fluke grounds

Charter Ports for Fluke

Spring Fluke Fishing Tips

  • Water temperatures are still cool - fish may be sluggish early in the season
  • Watch the water temperature; fishing improves as water warms above 50°F
  • Top techniques: bucktails, strip-baits, live-minnows
  • Always check current regulations before heading out

Peak season is summer months. Barnegat Bay and back bays are productive. Good on party boats.

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