FishCondishAvalon, NJ Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Avalon, NJ fishing report
Avalon fishes Townsends Inlet to the north and the back sounds behind the island, giving it both strong inlet current and sheltered marsh water. The inlet is the centerpiece — striped bass stack there on the spring and fall runs, fluke fill it and the sound channels through summer, and tautog hold on the rocks into the cold months. Bluefish push through with the bait, and weakfish work the back sounds at dusk in the warm season.
Fish the inlet on moving water with bucktails, swim shads, or live bait for stripers, and drift bucktails along the channel edges for fluke. Tog want crab and clam fished tight to the inlet rocks. In the back sounds, drift the deeper holes and channel edges for fluke and work soft plastics for weakfish in low light. The inlet bite is all about current — the strongest action comes on a moving tide an hour either side of the turn, especially at dawn and dusk.
Avalon, NJ tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Avalon, NJ is Ingram Thorofare (station 8535419), about 1.3 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 4.1 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 1:46 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 7:28 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 1:23 PM 0.7 ft▲ High 7:47 PM 4.5 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 2:28 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 8:13 AM 3.3 ft▼ Low 2:06 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 8:29 PM 4.6 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 3:05 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 8:54 AM 3.4 ft▼ Low 2:47 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:07 PM 4.6 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 3:38 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 9:32 AM 3.6 ft▼ Low 3:25 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:43 PM 4.6 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▼ Low 4:11 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:07 AM 3.7 ft▼ Low 4:03 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 10:17 PM 4.5 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 4:43 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 10:42 AM 3.8 ft▼ Low 4:42 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 10:53 PM 4.4 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 5:17 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:20 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 5:26 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 11:31 PM 4.2 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 5:55 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 12:01 PM 4.1 ft▼ Low 6:17 PM 0.7 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 12:14 AM 4 ft▼ Low 6:37 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 12:48 PM 4.2 ft▼ Low 7:14 PM 0.8 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 1:03 AM 3.8 ft▼ Low 7:23 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 1:39 PM 4.3 ft▼ Low 8:15 PM 0.8 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Avalon, NJ dashboard.
What's biting near Avalon, NJ
The species most likely to be feeding Townsends Inlet and the back sounds: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Avalon, NJ and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Avalon, NJ fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Avalon, NJ?
The species bite forecast for Avalon, NJ covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Avalon, NJ?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Avalon, NJ, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Avalon, NJ?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Townsends Inlet and the back sounds as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Avalon, NJ?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Avalon, NJ, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Avalon, NJ
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: