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
Well it's that time once again!
After a long winter we will be back at it starting this Saturday the 27th. Fishing for Striped Bass.
We will keep our fall sailing time of 7:00am daily. Fare is $90, Rod Rental $20. Open Boat, No Reservations just come on down.
Weather finally has taken a turn for the better and more Bunker are starting to show in the bay. Shads and Flutter spoons will be the rigs of choice until we can start snagging live Bunker.
Don't wait for the reports, come and be the report! Looking forward to seeing everyone and to another succesfull season.
Capt. Ron, Joe, Robbie and Logan.