Marlin Fishing in Fall
Fall offers solid opportunities for marlin fishing at the Jersey Shore. Fall run brings trophy fish and feeding frenzies before winter. During September, October, November, anglers can expect good action using charter, canyon methods.
Fishing Quality
Peak fishing in September
Methods
Techniques
White marlin tournament season
MidAtlantic boats competing — book your canyon trip
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Charter Ports for Marlin
Fall Marlin Fishing Tips
- ✓Fall runs can happen suddenly - stay flexible and ready to go
- ✓Follow the bait; bunker schools attract gamefish
- ✓Top techniques: trolling, teasers, live-bait
White marlin are the primary marlin species in NJ. The MidAtlantic Tournament ($2M+ purse) runs in August. Blue marlin are rarer but occasionally caught.
White marlin tournament season
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Other Species This Fall
Explore other fish active during fall at the Jersey Shore