Buoy Area off the New Jersey coast
Atlantic City's sea buoy, 1.6 nautical miles south-southeast of Absecon Inlet with the skyline as a backdrop. Bluefish work the channel-edge rips within sight of the boardwalk, striped bass stage here on both migrations, and albies make quick fall raids past the mark.
Click a species row to see fishing methods, regulations, and tips.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Beach blitz proximity
point-pleasant-beach
Cape May
Atlantic City
Compare all bluefish charters and book online
Check AvailabilityInshore tackle for back-bay and jetty
Ships free with Prime
Recommended tackle for Bluefish and Bonito fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

PENN

PENN
“The combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.”— Jersey Shore Guide editors
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

JOGFFDE

Dr.Fish
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.
3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.

KastKing

Reaction Tackle
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are subject to change. Full disclosure
Absecon Inlet Buoy is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Striped Bass.
Absecon Inlet Buoy is accessible from Absecon Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at Absecon Inlet Buoy.
Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.
Learn more →