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Kingfish Fishing in Fall

While not the peak season, fall can still produce for kingfish fishing at the Jersey Shore. Fall run brings trophy fish and feeding frenzies before winter. During September, October, November, anglers can expect occasional action using surf, pier methods.

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Fishing Quality

Fair Fishing

Good fishing in September

Methods

surfpier

Techniques

bloodwormssquidfish-finder-rigs
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Where to Fish for Kingfish

Island Beach State Park

Prime kingfish surf territory

Sandy Hook

Northern whiting from the beach

Fall Kingfish Fishing Tips

  • Fall runs can happen suddenly - stay flexible and ready to go
  • Follow the bait; bunker schools attract gamefish
  • Top techniques: bloodworms, squid, fish-finder-rigs

Summer surf species. Excellent table fare. Often caught with croaker.

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