Atlantic City Inlet Jetty System
Pier fishing in Atlantic City — 3 target species, 2 productive seasons, and the kind of access you can't get from the surf.
About this pier
Seven fishable jetties extending into 30+ feet of water, with one spot dropping to 60 feet. Monster sheepshead (10+ lbs) in summer, trophy stripers to 25 lbs in November on bunker chunks.
Local tips
- •Seven fishable jetties
- •Some spots drop to 60 feet
- •Monster sheepshead (10+ lbs) in summer
- •November stripers to 25 lbs on bunker chunks
- •Use caution on rocks
Target species
Best seasons
When the pier's not enough
Pier fishing is the easiest way to get on stripers and bluefish in Atlantic City, but it has limits — boats reach water that's out of casting range, and a captain knows where the bite is on a given tide. Here's a starting point for charter trips nearby.
Spring striper run starting
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Book a charter near Atlantic City
The captains around Atlantic City fish the same water as Atlantic City Inlet Jetty System but get to spots you can't reach from the boards.
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Stay Near Atlantic City Inlet Jetty System
Pier-fishing trips often start before dawn. Book a hotel within walking distance so the morning bite isn't a long drive away.
Hotels & Stays
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Flights
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More to Explore
More pier-fishing resources
- All NJ fishing piers
- Best fishing in Atlantic City
- NJ Saltwater Registry — required for shore fishing.
- Bait & tackle shops — where to grab live bait before heading out.