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This guide provides comprehensive information about saltwater fishing in new jersey, covering various locations, fishing techniques, and species. It includes details on boat launches, surf fishing, jetties, piers, and other fishing spots, as well as descriptions of popular fish species, their preferred baits, and fishing methods. The guide also offers insights into regulations, permits, and safety considerations for saltwater anglers in new jersey.
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BY JENNIFER C. DAETSCH BILL FIGLEY AND SUE CANALE
DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife has compiled this guide to help saltwater anglers locate places at the Jersey shore to fish and launch their boats. The facilities are arranged geographically, from north to south. The area covered by the guide extends from the Hudson River to the Salem River on Delaware Bay.
Some of the terms used in this guide are defined as follows:
Boat Launch ~ A ramp of concrete, sand, or clam shell for launching boats into the water. Some may require the use of 4X4 tow vehicles or are restricted to car-top boats. Some boat ramps may be difficult to launch boats at low tide. Almost all launching facilities charge a fee.
Surf ~ The ocean shoreline. During the summer months, fisherman may be required to obtain a beach badge, and surf fishing may only be allowed during non-guarded hours or in areas outside the bathing area depending on the town. Some towns rent beach wheelchairs for those in need.
Jetty ~ A rock groin that extends from the beach out into the ocean at a perpendicular angle to the shoreline. During summer months some towns may require beach badges.
Beach Buggy ~ Some shore towns allow 4X4 vehicles on the beach during certain times of the year. Special permits and regulations apply; contact the recreation department of the town you are interested in for beach buggy details.
Ocean Pier ~ A Pier located in the Atlantic Ocean. Some ocean piers are privately owned and require a user fee.
Bay Pier ~ A pier that is located in a bay.
Bank ~ An area adjacent to the water, usually by a road or park, where anglers can fish from land. These places may require a bit of walking. Make sure you do not accidentally enter “no trespassing” posted areas.
Bulkhead ~ A retaining wall designed for shoreline protection that makes for a suitable fishing spot. These areas you can usually fish right next to your car.
Seawall ~ A retaining wall designed for shoreline protection composed of large rocks.
Bridge ~ Fishing is allowed on many of the causeway bridges. Make sure the bridge you are fishing is approved for this activity.
Wildlife Management Areas ~ A natural resource area set up to secure open space for wildlife and public use. Tuckahoe, Dennis Creek, and Mad Horse Creek WMA areas require a Boat Ramp Permit or a valid hunting or fishing license to launch your boat. Permits must be purchased in advance. For further information call 609- 292-1438. These areas are open 24 hours a day for those engaged in fishing or hunting activities.
Boat Rental ~ Rental boats are available with or without motors and come in a variety of lengths and horsepower. Generally, their use is restricted to rivers and bays.
YR ~ While many facilities close during the winter months, those designated as “YR” are open year round. All municipal, county, and state facilities are open year round unless otherwise noted.
While black drums are most abundant in Delaware Bay, a few are caught in other coastal bays. This large, bottom species is usually taken with clams for bait in the vicinity of shellfish beds.
The sea bass is of great importance to the party boat fishery. Sea bass are bottom feeders taken on clam, squid, and fish strips. The best place to catch sea bass is on ocean wrecks and reef sites.
At one time, the blowfish was considered a nuisance species and thousands were discarded by sport and commercial fisherman each year. Today, the blowfish, alias “sea squab,” demands a good price on the market. Blowfish are found in the surf
Mackerel generally occur in our waters as transients enroute to the New England coast where they spend the summer. They are generally taken offshore from party and charter boats by jigging with small lures. Chum is often used to attract and hold the school of fish near the boat. Mackerel are more often caught for bait than tablefare.
Three billfish species commonly occur along the New Jersey coast – white and blue marlin and swordfish. All are found in deep, offshore ocean waters during the summer and early fall. Trolling baits and lures catches the two marlin species. Swordfish are caught at night with squid or fish baits.
Porgies are found on wrecks along our entire coast and are also taken over mussel beds in Delaware Bay and Sandy Hook Bay. Clam is the standard bait, but bloodworms and squid are also good.
Sharks of several species are regularly taken along the New Jersey coast. Sandbar and occasionally sand tiger sharks can be caught in the bays and inlets as well as in the ocean, as one moves offshore, tiger, hammerhead, mako and blue sharks can be found. They are generally taken on large chunks of bait. Chumming with ground up fish increases the chances of success. Shark meat provides excellent eating, but the meat must be cooled quickly to prevent spoiling.
Spots, also nicknamed “Lafayette” or “Cape May Goodies,” are an important species in the Delaware Bay area, but they also occur further north along our coast. Cape May Point, Crow Shoal and the Cape Shore Channel are good fishing areas for this species. Clam and squid are excellent bait.
The striped bass is the ultimate trophy for New Jersey surf fishermen. Popular fishing spots include Sandy Hook, Shrewsbury River, the Monmouth County jetties, Island Beach, Barnegat Bay and Inlet, Great Bay, Mullica River, Great Egg Harbor River and
Bay and Maurice River. Many lures, including metal squid, plugs, spinners, spoon and jigs are used successfully, while shedder crab, clam, bloodworms, shrimp, mullet and live bunker, herring and eels are used for bait fishing. Anglers find that stripers often bite best at dawn, dusk and throughout the night.
An abundance of structure is a prerequisite for good tautog grounds. Structure can be provided by rocks, weeds, bulkheads, bridges, peat banks, wrecks or artificial reefs. They are found in coastal bays, along the beach and in shallow, nearshore ocean waters. Catching them is quite an art since one “must set the hook before the fish is felt,” according to the experts. Although rarely taken on lures, tautog take a variety of bait including green crabs, sand bugs, fiddler crabs, clams, mussels and bloodworms.
Tunas are large and powerful gamefish. Bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye and albacore tuna are available during summer and fall. These species all inhabit deep, offshore ocean waters out to the canyons. Either fast trolling or chumming with fish chunks catches them.
Many weakfish are taken in our bays by chumming with live shrimp. Shedder crab, squid and spearing are also excellent baits, while bucktail jigs, shad darts and plugs are effective lures. During the fall, weakfish move into the ocean and can be caught in shallow, nearshore waters.
Whiting, also known as “frostfish,” are taken with clam, fish strips, squid and diamond jigs. This species is not strictly a bottom feeder and the bait must sometimes be fished well off the bottom. Whiting are no longer as abundant.
Worms and shrimp are excellent baits for white perch, although they also hit spinners and jigs. Perch prefer the brackish waters of creeks and rivers that flow into coastal bays. They can also be taken through the ice
using shrimp, worms or small killies, particularly on the Mullica and Toms Rivers.
Baits, including bloodworms, clam, shrimp and squid, should be fished on the bottom. Using a chum pot or a device to stir up the
bottom will often improve your success. Since winter flounder have a very small mouth, special hooks, such as the “chestertown,” are employed. Fish deep sloughs and channels in the coastal bays. Winter flounder are most abundant between Raritan and Barnegat bay.
Port Monmouth Waterfront Park, Main Street & Port Monmouth Road Pier Monmouth Cove Marina, Port Monmouth Road Ramp (fee), Mar-Nov, 732-495-
Public Fishing Dock, Main Street Bulkhead
Leonardo State Marina, 102 Concord Ave Ramp (fee), 732-291-
Municipal Harbor, First & Simon Lake Drive Ramp (24 hrs, fee), motorboat rentals, pier, YR
HIGHLANDS Marine Place, Miller Ave. from Waterwich- Barberi Bulkhead Marine Park, South Bay Ave. Bank Gateway Marina, 34 Bay Avenue Motorboat rentals, 732-291- Schupps Landing, 12 Bay Avenue Motorboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 732-872-
Gateway National Recreation Area Bank (area B), surf (area F & North Beach), fee Memorial-Labor Day, open sunrise- sunset or 24 hour with night pass (fee), 732- 872-
MIDDLETOWN Hartshorne Woods Park, Navesink River Road Bank (follow hiking trail to river), 732-842- 4000
RED BANK Municipal Marine Park, Wharf Avenue Pier, bulkhead Municipal Boat Launch, Washington Street Ramp River Plaza Marina, West Front Street Ramp (fee), rowboat rental, 732-741- Sea Land Marina, West Front Street Ramp (fee), Apr-Nov, 732-741-
Municipal Boat Launch, Avenue of Two Rivers Ramp (seasonal fee) Oceanic Marina, Washington Street Motorboat & rowboat rentals, Apr-Nov, 732- 842-
Municipal Beach, River Street & Ocean Avenue Jetty, surf (outside of guarded areas) Bayside Access, all bayside streets Bulkhead
LITTLE SILVER Municipal Boat Launch, Silverside Avenue Ramp (seasonal fee)
Municipal Beach, Ocean Avenue Surf (outside of guarded areas)
Municipal Beach, Pullman Avenue Jetty, surf (outside of guarded areas) Municipal Boat Launch, Atlantic Avenue Ramp (free) Seven Presidents Beach, Jolene Avenue Ramp (car-top), surf (outside of guarded areas), fee Memorial-Labor Day, 8am-Dusk
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas)
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas), jetty
Municipal Beach, 8th^ Avenue Jetty, surf (outside of guarded areas)
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas)
Municipal Beach, Ocean Avenue Jetty, surf (outside of guarded areas)
Shark River County Park, School House Road Bank, 732-922-
BRYS Marine, Route 35 Ramp (fee), YR, 732-775- Shark River Hills Marina, Riverside Drive Ramp
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas), jetty
BELMAR Municipal Beach, 12 th^ Avenue Jetty, surf (outside of guarded areas) Belmar Marina, Route 35 Ramp (fee), motorboat & rowboat rentals, bulkhead, YR, 732-681- Fisherman’s Den, Marina Avenue Motorboat & rowboat rentals, Mar-Dec, 732- 681-
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas), jetty
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas)
MANASQUAN Municipal Beach, Ocean Avenue Jetty, surf (outside of guarded areas, badges required summer months) Municipal Docks, Brielle Road Bulkhead (fee) Manasquan River WMA, Ridge Road Car-top launch (free), bank, 609-259- Fisherman’s Cove County Park, Brielle Road Bank Strictly Marine, Brielle Road Ramp (fee), 732-223-
OCEAN COUNTY
Municipal Beach, Ocean Ave & Bradshaw Beach Surf (non-guarded hours) Inlet Access, Inlet & Ocean Drive Seawall Gull Island County Park, Broadway Avenue Ramp (car-top, fee), canoe rentals, bank, 732-506-
Municipal Dock, Bay Avenue Ramp (free), bulkhead Municipal Boat Launch, Hollywood Boulevard Ramp Maxon Avenue Beach, Maxon Avenue Pier, bulkhead, seasonal fee, handicap access River Avenue Beach, River Avenue Bank Point Pleasant Canal Access WMA, Bridge Avenue Bank, 609-259- Johnson Brother’s Marina, Bay Avenue Ramp (fee), bulkhead, YR, 732-892-
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas) Municipal Boat Launch, Bay Avenue Ramp (fee)
Municipal Beach, Route 35 Surf (outside of guarded areas), beach & parking permits required summer months, 9am-5pm Bayside Park, Sanderling Ave & Route 35 South Bulkhead Windwood Beach, Princeton Avenue River pier Metedeconk River County Conservation Area, scattered along greenway Bank Baywood Marina, Pilot Drive Ramp (fee), YR, 732-477- Brennan Boat Company, Route 70 Ramp (unimproved surface), 732-840- Cove Haven Marina, Ridge Road Ramp (fee), rowboat & motorboat rentals, 732-458- Drum Point Marina, 770 Drum Point Road Ramp, 732-477- Green Cove Marina, Division Street Ramp (fee), YR, 732-840- Manasquan River Club, Riverside Drive North Ramp (fee), motorboat rentals, 732-840- 0300 Johnson’s Boat Basin, 841 Route 70 Ramp, 732-840- Sherman’s Boat Basin, Princeton Avenue Ramp (fee), YR, 732-295-
Riverfront Landing County Park, Water Street Bank (handicap fishing area), 732-506- Silver Bay Marina, Fisher Boulevard Ramp (fee), Mar-Nov, 732-270-
Municipal Boat Launch, Route 530 & Main; Huntington Avenue Ramp (fee) Torpedo Park, Main Street (Route 9) Bank Acme Kayaks, South Main Street Kayak rental, 732-286-
BEACHWOOD River Access Bulkhead Municipal Boat Launch Ramp (fee)
PINE BEACH River Access, River Side Drive Ramp (fee), bulkhead
Municipal Boat Launch Ramp (fee) Ocean Gate Yacht Basin, Bayview Avenue Ramp (fee), 732-269-
Berkley Island County Park, Brennan Concourse Ramp (16’ or less), bulkhead, year round, 732-506- Mill Creek County Park, Mill Creek Road Bank, 732-506- Cedar Beach Municipal Boat Launch, Brennan Concourse Ramp (fee), Apr-Oct Beckers Marina, 617 Bayview Avenue Ramp (fee), bay pier, 732-269- Dicks Landing, Island Drive Motorboat & rowboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 732- 269- Downes Fishing Camp, 287 Brennan Concourse Ramp, motorboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 732- 269- Good Luck Point Marina, Good Luck Drive Ramp (fee), boat rental, 732-269- Trixies, Brennan Concourse Ramp (fee), motorboat rental, Apr-Nov, 732- 269-
Up the Creek Marina, Brennan Concourse Ramp (fee), 732-269- Whiteys Landing, Butler Boulevard Ramp (fee), boat rentals, Apr-Oct, 732-541- 7222 Wind & Water Sport, Brennan Concourse Ramp (fee), motorboat rentals, Mar-Oct, 609-492-
FORKED RIVER Forked River Access, Route 9 Bank Laurel Harbor Marina, Laurel Boulevard Ramp (fee), Apr-Oct, 609-693- Rick’s Marina, Marine Plaza Ramp (fee), Mar-Dec, 609-693- South Winds Marina, East Lacey Road Ramp (fee), 609-693- Townsends Marina, Lacey Drive Ramp (fee), YR, 609-693-
WARETOWN Oyster Creek Bridge, Route 9 Bridge, bank Holiday Harbor, Lighthouse Drive Ramp, 609-693- Smitty’s Boat Rental, 110 Clearwater Drive Ramp (fee), motorboat rental, Apr-Oct, 609- 693-
Municipal Dock, Bayshore Drive Ramp (fee), bulkhead, May-Oct Municipal Boat Launch, East Conkling Road Ramp (fee) Bob’s Bay Marina, 459 East Bay Avenue Rental, 609-698- East Bay Marina, East Bay Avenue Ramp Sun Harbor, Plank Road Rowboat & motorboat rentals, 609-971-
Municipal Beach, odd # streets Jetty, surf (outside of guarded areas), beach buggy (permit required) Municipal Boat Launch, Bayview & 10th Ramp (seasonal fee) Municipal Bulkhead, North Broadway Bulkhead Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway Jetty, bank (handicap fishing area), 609- 494-
Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, Sunset Boulevard Bank (follow footpath) Bobbie’s Boat Rentals, 7 th^ & Bayview Motorboat rentals, Mar-Oct, 609-494- Eric’s Bait & Boats, 9 th^ & Bayview Rowboat & motorboat rentals, 609-494- Henry’s Boat Rentals, 8
th & Bayview Ramp, boat rentals, 609-494-
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas)
Municipal Boat Launch, 74 th^ Street (Lee Avenue) Ramp (fee) Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas) Bay Access Bank
Municipal Beach, South end of Bay Boulevard Surf (outside of guarded areas), jetty, beach buggy (permit required) Long Beach Island Causeway Bank, bridge
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas, seasonal fee), jetty, beach buggy (permit required) Municipal Boat Launch, Division St & Barnaget Ave Ramp (free) Municipal Bay Park, 13 th^ & 24th^ Streets Bulkhead
Municipal Boat Launch, Cedar Run Dock Road Ramp (free) Manahawkin WMA, Stafford Avenue Ramp (free, car-top), bank, 609-259- Family Boat Sales, 1450 East Bay Avenue Ramp (fee, up to 25’), motorboat rentals, YR, 609-597-
SHIP BOTTOM Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas), beach buggy (permit required)
Municipal Boat Launch, Bay Terrace; 9
th & Shore Ramp (fee) Causeway Boat Rentals, Route 72 Ramp (fee), motorboat & rowboat rentals, Apr-Nov, 609-494- Island Cove Marine Center, 26
th & Central Avenue Pontoon boat rentals, 609-494-
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas) Bay Access Bank
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas) Bay Access Bank
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas)
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas)
Municipal Beach, all streets access Surf (outside of guarded areas), jetty (every 3-4 blocks), beach buggy (permit required, Nelson – 12th^ Avenue only) Bayside Fishing Access, 2 nd^ Avenue – Pelhan Ave Bank, 609-492- Municipal Pier, 2 nd^ Street & the bay Bay pier Municipal Boat Launch, Taylor Avenue Ramp (fee May 15-Sept 15, no fee for canoe, kayak, and raft) Bay Haven Marina, 2702 Long Beach Boulevard Motorboat rentals, Mar-Oct, 609-492- George’s Boat Rental, Center Street Motorboat rentals, 609-492- Mordaci Boats, 500 Liberty Avenue Ramp, 609-492- Polly’s Rowboats, Dock Road & Center Street Rowboat & motorboat rentals, 609-492- Sportsman Marina, West 20th^ & Bay Wooden motorboat rentals, Apr-Sep, 609- 492-
Municipal Boat Launch, Bayview Avenue Ramp, bank
Municipal beach, non guarded beaches Surf, beach buggy (permit required) Brigantine Seawall, 7
th Street North to 14
th
Street No. Seawall Old Brigantine Bridge, across from Harrah’s Marina Ramp (car-top, unimproved surface, free), pier Municipal Boat Launch, 5 th^ Street & Bayshore Ave. Ramp (seasonal fee) Jolly Rodger Marina, Bayshore Avenue Kayak rentals Brigantine Rowing Club, Bayshore Avenue Ramp (fee) Bayside Marina, Brigantine Boulevard Motorboat rentals, 609-264- Conways Marina, Inc., 3641 Atlantic Avenue Motorboat rentals, Apr-Sept, 609-266- Deebold Boat Yard, West Shore Drive Motorboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 609-266- Fish Tale, West Shore Drive Boat rentals, 609-266-
Municipal Beach Jetties, surf (outside of guarded areas) Municipal Boat Launch, Albany Avenue; Boulevard Avenue Ramp (seasonal fee) Captain Riches Fishing Center, 433 N. Maryland Ave. Motorboat rentals, Mar-Nov, 609-441- Gardner Basin, New Hampshire Avenue Ramp (free), YR, 856-629-
Chelsea Harbor, Sunset & Winchester Avenue Bulkhead
Municipal Beach, Princeton-Portland Avenues Surf (non-guarded hours) Municipal Fishing Pier, Cambridge Avenue Pier (pass required)
Newport Marine, Inc., Newport & Sunset Avenue Ramp (4x4, call for use), 609-487- Municipal Park, North Winchester Avenue Bulkhead
Municipal Boat Launch, Dorset & Bayshore Avenue Ramp (free), bank Viking Rowing Club, Calvert Avenue Ramp (fee)
Municipal Beach, Atlantic Avenue Surf (non-guarded hours) The Anglers Club Pier, private, 609-822- Scott’s Dock, 9211 Amhurst Avenue Motorboat rentals, 609-822-
LONGPORT Municipal Beach, Atlantic Avenue Surf (seasonal fee, non guarded hours), jetty (south end) Longport Point Bridge, Route 152 (Longport Blvd.) Bridge
Municipal Boat Launch, Seaview Avenue Ramp (seasonal fee, clamshell surface), bank
Gifford Marine, Margate Boulevard Rentals Hackneys Boat Yard, Margate Boulevard Ramp, 609-641- Campbell’s Marina, 227 West Glencove Lane Motorboat rentals, 609-641-
Municipal Bay Park, New Jersey Avenue Bay pier Smith’s Pier, Bay Avenue Ramp (fee) Kennedy’s Park, Broadway Ramp (fee) Dolfin Dock, Inc., Bay Avenue Ramp (fee), motorboat rentals, Memorial- Labor Day, 609-927- Gateway Marina, Route 559 Rentals, 609-927-
Pork Island WMA, Route 563 Causeway Bank, 856-629- Edward Klingener Fishing Pier, Route 152 Pier, 609-927- Commanders Landing Marina, Thompson Lane Ramp (fee), YR, 609-927- Gifford Marina, Margate Boulevard Motorboat rentals, summer months, 609- 383- Sea Village Marina, 125 Margate Boulevard Motorboat rentals, 609-641- Misty Morning Marina, Somers Point Road Motorboat rentals, 609-927- River Access, Betsy Skull Road & Route 559 Ramp (free, unimproved surface, car-top), bank
Shady River Marina, River Road Ramp (fee, FRESHWATER) Mays Landing Marina, Route 40 Ramp (fee, FRESHWATER), 609-625-
Veterans Cemetery County Park, Route 50 Ramp west of main entrance (free, dirt road, car-top or 4x4, shallow waters), bank; Ramp in main park (free, canoe or kayak), bank, sunrise-sunset (or 24 hr with camping permit), 609-645-
Macnamara WMA, Route 50 Ramp (free, dirt road, small trailer or car- top), bank, 856-629-
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Macnamara WMA, Route 50 Ramp (surfaced ramp WMA ramp permit required, dirt ramp free), bank
Beesleys Point WMA, Route 9 (behind Tuckahoe Inn) Ramp (free), bank
All Season’s Marina, Roosevelt Boulevard Ramp (fee), 609-390-
Municipal Beach, North and South Ends Surf (outside of guarded areas), jetty (5th St.), beach buggy (permit required), 6am- 10pm Municipal Fishing Pier, Moorlyn Street Ocean pier Ocean City Fishing Club, 14
th & Boardwalk Ocean pier, private Ocean City-Longport Bridge Bridge Ocean City-Somers Point Causeway, Route 52 Ramp (car-top), bank Municipal Boat Launch, Tennessee & 22nd Ramp (free) Dan’s Marina & Boat Rental, 926 Palen Avenue Motorboat rental, Apr-Oct, 609-399- Bayview Marina, 2
nd & Bay Avenue Motorboat rentals Lamont’s Marina, Bay Avenue Motorboat rentals, Apr-Oct, 609-399- Corson’s Inlet State Park, Route 619 Ramp (free), bank, surf, 609-861- Ocean City-Strathmere Bridge, Route 619 Bridge
Municipal Beach Surf (outside of guarded areas) Franks Boat Rentals, Bayview & Whittier Road Motorboat & rod rentals, Apr-Sept, 609-263- 6913 Corson’s Inlet Marina, Prescott & Bayview Avenue Motorboat rental, 609-263-
SEA ISLE CITY Municipal Beach, 33 rd, 42nd, 48th, 52nd, 63rd, 74 th^ Avenues Surf (outside of guarded areas), jetty, beach buggy (permit required) Municipal Boat Launch, Joseph A. Larosa Way Ramp (seasonal fee) Municipal Bay Park, 42 nd^ Street Ramp, bank Larsen’s Marina, Old Sea Isle Boulevard Motorboat rentals, 609-263- Municipal Bay Pier, 59 th^ Street Pier (closed 11pm-6am) Sunset Pier, 86 th Boat rentals, 609-263-
Sunset Beach, Sunset Avenue Jetty Higbee Beach WMA, New England Road Jetty, surf Douglas Park Jetty Tony’s Marine, 1203 Route 109 Ramp, 609-884- Bayview Marina, Oak & Delaware Road Motorboat rentals, May-Oct, 609-886-
Stone Harbor Marina, 1116 Stone Harbor Boulevard Canoe rentals, 609-368- Shell Bay Ave Park Green Acres, Shell Bay Avenue Ramp (free, car-top), bulkhead Bayway Marina, Route 47 Ramp (fee), YR Kimbles Beach, Kimbles Beach Road Bank Cooks Beach, Hand Avenue Bank Reeds Beach, Reeds Beach Road Jetty, bank Smokey’s Marina, Reeds Beach Road Ramp (fee), 609-465-
Dennis Creek WMA, Jake Landing Road Ramp (WMA ramp permit required), bank
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Municipal Boat Launch, Fowser Road Ramp (free) Municipal Boat Launch, Menantico Creek Ramp (free) Manamuskin Creek Millville WMA, Shaws Mill Road Ramp (free, car-top), 856-629-
MAURICETOWN Public Wharf, Crossway Road (Route 649) Bank (under bridge) Mauricetown River Front Park, Highland Street Bulkhead
Andy’s Marina, Matt’s Landing Road Ramp (fee), 856-785-
Berry’s Driftwood Marina, Matt’s Landing Road Ramp (free, high tide use only), 856-785- 2293 Bob’s Anchor Marina, Matt’s Landing Road Ramp (free), Apr-Nov, 856-785- Haase’s Marina, Matt’s Landing Road Rental, May-Oct, 856-785- Popeye’s Marina, Matt’s Landing Road Ramp (fee) Leesburg Municipal River Park, River Road Bank Four Star Marina, 115 River Road Ramp (fee), 856-785-
Heislerville WMA, Maurice River Road (Route 616) Ramp (free, car-top or 4x4), bank, 856-629- 0090 East Point Lighthouse, East Point & Lighthouse Rd Ramp (free, 4x4 required sand covers ramp), bank Captain Klein’s Boat Rental, East Point Road Ramp (fee), boat rental
Public Wharf, High Street Bank Longreach Marina, High Street Ramp (fee), May-Nov, 856-785- Port Norris Marina, Berry Road Ramp (fee), YR, 856-785-
Public Wharf, Ogden Avenue Bulkhead
Egg Island WMA, Berrytown Road Ramp (free, car-top), bank, 856-629- Dividing Creek Marina & Boat Rental, Route 553 Ramp (fee), motorboat rentals, May-Oct, 856-785- Downe by the Creek, Dividing Creek Boat rentals, 856-785-
DOWNE Gandy’s Beach, Gandy Avenue Bank Gandy’s Marina, South Cove Road Ramp (fee), May-Nov, 856-447-
Fortescue WMA, Fortescue Road Ramp (free), bank, 856-629- Borkowskis Triangle Marina, Delaware & Public Rd. Motorboat rentals, May-Oct, 856-447- Double “A” Marina, Public Road Ramp (fee), motorboat rentals, 856-447- 3014 Fortescue Pavilion Marina, New Jersey Avenue Boat rentals, 856-447- Fortescue State Marina, Route 555 Ramp, 609-447- Higbee Marina, Main Street & Downe Avenue Ramp (fee), May-Oct, 856-447- Hook, Line & Sinker; 304 New Jersey Avenue Motorboat rentals, May-Oct, 856-447- Myers’ Marina, Delaware Avenue Boat rentals, 856-447-
Nantuxent WMA, Bay Point Road Bank, 856-629- Beaver Dam Boat Rental, 514 Old Beaver Dam Road Ramp (fee), rowboat rentals, May-Oct, 856- 447- Money Island Marina, Money Island Ramp (fee, open 24 hours), 856-447- Sundog Marina Inc., 91 Newport Landing Road Ramp (fee), motorboat & rowboat rentals, May-Oct, 856-447-3992 or 856-447-
New Sweden WMA, Bay Point Road Bank, 856-629-
Dix WMA, Gloucester Avenue Bank, 859-629-
Municipal Boat Launch, Route 49 Ramp (free)
Husted’s Landing, Husted – Btmn Road Ramp (fee), 856-451-
Bait Box, 30 Hancock Harbor Road Ramp (fee), motorboat rentals, 856-455- 2610 Greenwich Boat Works, Pier Road Ramp (fee), 856-451-
Gum Tree Corner WMA, Route 623 Bank, 856-629-
SALEM COUNTY
Barbers Basin, Tilbury Road Ramp (fee), YR, 856-935-
Municipal Boat Launch, Front Street Ramp (free, resident use only) Mad Horse Creek WMA, Stowe Neck Road Ramp (WMA ramp permit required, unimproved road) & bank, 856-629-
New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife Bureau of Marine Fisheries Route 9, Port Republic, NJ 08241 609-748- www.njfishandwildlife.com
BOAT DIRECTORY (free) 609-748- www.njfishandwildlife.com Or by requesting in writing to PO Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241
JERSEY REEFS ($20.00 check or money order made payable to Artificial Reef Association) by requesting in writing to PO Box 16, Oceanville, NJ 08231
OPEN SPACE ($3.00) at NJDEP’s Trenton office, 501 E. State Street, 3
rd floor, Trenton, Mercer County; Pequest Trout Hatchery & Natural Resource Education Center, 605 Pequest Road, Oxford, Warren County; Southern Regional Office, 220 Blue Anchor
