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Weakfish Fishing in Fall

While not the peak season, fall can still produce for weakfish fishing at the Jersey Shore. Fall run brings trophy fish and feeding frenzies before winter. During September, October, November, anglers can expect occasional action using bay, surf, pier methods.

Good fishing in SeptemberBest Time
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Fishing Quality

Fair Fishing

Good fishing in September

Methods

baysurfpier

Techniques

soft-plasticslive-shrimpbucktails
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Weakfish Regulations

Minimum Size

13 inches

Bag Limit

1 fish

Where to Fish for Weakfish

Delaware Bay

Traditional weakfish grounds making a comeback

Barnegat Bay

Back bay action at dawn and dusk

Charter Ports for Weakfish

Fall Weakfish Fishing Tips

  • Fall runs can happen suddenly - stay flexible and ready to go
  • Follow the bait; bunker schools attract gamefish
  • Top techniques: soft-plastics, live-shrimp, bucktails
  • Always check current regulations before heading out

Delaware Bay and back bays are productive. Population has been recovering. Dawn and dusk are prime.

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