Tires
Reef off the New Jersey coast
Location
About This Ground
Narrow slough 2 nautical miles W of Garden State North Reef. 5.5 nautical miles E ( 90 degrees T) of Brant Beach. Check tide chartsâfish are most active during water movement.
The bottom characteristics are gravel and sandy material.
Target Species
Best Times to Fish
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
Charters to Fish Tires
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
The Gambler
point-pleasant-beach
- âFamily operation since 1949
- âWidest party boat in class
Miss Chris Boats
Cape May
- âThree daily departure times
- âAir-conditioned 80-foot vessel
Highroller Fishing
Atlantic City
- âNo Seasick Guarantee
- âOnly back bay party boat in AC
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Check AvailabilityInshore Tackle for Tires
Inshore tackle for back-bay and jetty
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) and Sea Bass fishing.
Inshore Spinning Combo (7 ft)
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.
PENN
Penn Pursuit V Travel Spinning Reel 7' 3-PieceFishing Rod Combo, Graphite Composite Rod Blank Construction, EVA Handles
PENN
Penn Pursuit V Spinning Reel and 7' 2-Piece Fishing RodCombo, Graphite Composite Rod Blank Construction, EVA Handles
âThe combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.ââ NJ Shore Guide editors
Inshore Bucktail Jig
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
kmucutie
kmucutie 5 pcs bucktail Jigs Saltwater or Freshwater Bait,for bass flounder fluke Striper Fishing Lure (All White Color, 1 OZ)
kmucutie
kmucutie 5 pcs bucktail Jigs Saltwater or Freshwater Bait,for bass flounder fluke Striper Fishing Lure (All White Color, 2 OZ)
Inshore Surface Plug
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.
Inshore Soft Plastic
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.
Matrix Shad
Matrix Shad Original 3 Inch Fishing Lure for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bass - Paddle Tail Swimbaits for Freshwater and Saltwater - Magneto - 8 Count Bag (Pack of 1)
Vhxmaizxn
Vhxmaizxn 30pcs Soft Plastic Fishing Lures Paddle Tail Swimbaits Soft Baits Lure for Bass Crappie Trout Shad Freshwater Saltwater Fishing Mixed 3.5 Inch 4.7 Inch Swim Bait Kit with Box
Inshore Tackle Bag
3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Tires?
Tires is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, Tautog.
How do I get to Tires?
Tires is located 2 nm W of Garden State North Reef. The nearest departure point is Barnegat Inlet.
What makes Tires a good fishing spot?
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
Quick Info
- Type
- Reef
- Nearest Inlet
- Barnegat Inlet
- Location
- 2 nm W of Garden State North Reef
- Depth
- 330-360 ft
- Size
- 207 acres
Similar Species
Fishing Reports
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