Highlands Municipal Pier
Pier fishing in Highlands — 4 target species, 3 productive seasons, and the kind of access you can't get from the surf.
About this pier
Public fishing pier in Highlands with views of Sandy Hook Bay. Popular spot for flounder, weakfish, and striped bass in season.
Local tips
- •Sandy Hook Bay location
- •Good flounder fishing in spring
- •Free parking available
Target species
Best seasons
When the pier's not enough
Pier fishing is the easiest way to get on stripers and bluefish in Highlands, 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
Early season rates - book your trip now
Book a charter near Highlands
The captains around Highlands fish the same water as Highlands Municipal Pier but get to spots you can't reach from the boards.
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Stay Near Highlands Municipal Pier
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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Car Rentals
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More to Explore
More pier-fishing resources
- All NJ fishing piers
- Best fishing in Highlands
- NJ Saltwater Registry — required for shore fishing.
- Bait & tackle shops — where to grab live bait before heading out.