Fishing from Atlantic Highlands and the Sandy Hook Area offers us the best of both worlds, The Ocean and the Bay!
We primarily fish the ocean, rocks, wrecks, reefs and open bottom. But on those days where it's questionable, we have the calm sheltered waters of Sandy hook and Raritan Bay. Lot's of spots to choose from. Atlantic Highlands is centrally located at the shore, in the middle of the state. Easy access for customers from NY, PA, Northern and Southern NJ.
Most Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Fish species we target actually migrate to this area to spawn and spend the summer months, less time riding and more time fishing for our customers!!!
Season starts in April fishing for Striped Bass.
Stripers are one of the most exciting fish out there. The average size is 24 to 48 inches or 5 to 40 pounds! Along with being the best looking fish and a good fighter, they also taste great.
We fish till Mid June then switch to Fluke fishing for the Summer months.
Fluke (or Summer Flounder) are bottom dwellers. We fish several areas for Fluke, depending on the time of season. The Bay, Ocean, Channels, nothing is out of our reach. The average size Fluke for our area run 14 to 30 inches,1 to 10 pounds. However, several fish each season are caught between 10 and 14 pounds! Fluke are a challenge to catch, that’s what keeps customers coming back.
We finish up the season with our Fall Striper run. Normally from the last week in October through Christmas (weather permitting). Jigging or Bait Fishing between the channels, in the bay or down the beach, this is probably the most exciting time of year. Fish are migrating for the winter and are normally very hungry.............If you haven’t fished with us before, give us a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you! Capt. Ron Santee
Captain Ron's Latest Fishing Report
We will be Striped Bass fishing from this Saturday (19th) everyday.
Sounds like there are several area's of bait and life the past few days. Please note the New Sailing time is 7:00AM Sharp!!
Fishing with Shads, Jigs, some top water if possible, bring a good snag in case we get into the Bunker and don't forget your Circle hooks if you fish with live bait! We have Bonus tags aboard for when we see some smaller fish. You can still get one online from NJ fish & wildlife if you need one.
Tomorrow will be our last Bottom fishing trip as I had a few calls to do that. Looking forward to a good fall run!
Sailing Everyday 7:00am-2-2:30pm. Open Boat, No Reservations just come on down. Fare is $90, Spining Rod Rental set up $20.
See you in the AM,
Capt. Ron