Point Pleasant Inlet Jetty
Pier fishing in Point Pleasant Beach — 4 target species, 3 productive seasons, and the kind of access you can't get from the surf.
About this pier
Rocky jetty at the Manasquan Inlet offering excellent fishing for tautog, bluefish, and striped bass. Strong currents make this suitable for experienced anglers.
Local tips
- •Strong currents - experienced anglers only
- •Excellent tautog fishing
- •Green crabs and clams for bait
- •Non-slip footwear essential
Target species
Best seasons
When the pier's not enough
Pier fishing is the easiest way to get on stripers and bluefish in Point Pleasant Beach, 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 Point Pleasant Beach
The captains around Point Pleasant Beach fish the same water as Point Pleasant Inlet Jetty but get to spots you can't reach from the boards.
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Stay Near Point Pleasant Inlet Jetty
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
Find accommodations in Point Pleasant Beach
Flights
Fly into Newark Liberty International
Car Rentals
Rent a car for your shore trip
More to Explore
More pier-fishing resources
- All NJ fishing piers
- Best fishing in Point Pleasant Beach
- NJ Saltwater Registry — required for shore fishing.
- Bait & tackle shops — where to grab live bait before heading out.