FishCondishBelmar, NJ Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Belmar, NJ fishing report
Belmar fishes Shark River Inlet and an open beach, with the inlet and its bridges giving structure that the surf lacks. Striped bass move through the inlet and along the beach on the spring and fall runs, fluke fill the inlet and Shark River channels through summer, and bluefish blitz through chasing bait. The surf lights up during the fall run as bass and blues chase mullet and bunker down the sand, with kingfish in the warm-water suds.
Fish the inlet and around the bridges on moving water — bucktails, swim shads, and soft plastics for bass, and bucktails drifted along the channel edges for fluke. In the surf, work the cuts and troughs on a moving tide with bait on a fishfinder rig, switching to metal and swim shads when blues and bass blitz on top. The inlet and river key on current; the bite is best on a moving tide an hour either side of the turn, especially at dawn and dusk.
Belmar, NJ tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Belmar, NJ is Shark River Island, fixed RR. bridge (station 8532339), about 0.6 miles away. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 12:58 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 6:53 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 12:52 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 7:07 PM 4.9 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 1:42 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 7:35 AM 4 ft▼ Low 1:38 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 7:47 PM 5 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 2:24 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 8:15 AM 4.1 ft▼ Low 2:22 PM 0.7 ft▲ High 8:24 PM 5 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 3:04 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 8:53 AM 4.2 ft▼ Low 3:05 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 8:59 PM 5 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▼ Low 3:41 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 9:29 AM 4.3 ft▼ Low 3:45 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 9:35 PM 4.9 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 4:15 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 10:05 AM 4.4 ft▼ Low 4:23 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 10:12 PM 4.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 4:48 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 10:44 AM 4.5 ft▼ Low 5:02 PM 0.7 ft▲ High 10:53 PM 4.6 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 5:21 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 11:27 AM 4.6 ft▼ Low 5:45 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 11:41 PM 4.5 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▼ Low 5:58 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 12:15 PM 4.8 ft▼ Low 6:38 PM 0.9 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 12:34 AM 4.3 ft▼ Low 6:42 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 1:08 PM 4.9 ft▼ Low 7:46 PM 1 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Belmar, NJ dashboard.
What's biting near Belmar, NJ
The species most likely to be feeding Shark River Inlet and the surf: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Belmar, NJ and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Belmar, NJ fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Belmar, NJ?
The species bite forecast for Belmar, 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 Belmar, NJ?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Belmar, 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 Belmar, NJ?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Shark River Inlet and the surf 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 Belmar, NJ?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Belmar, NJ, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Belmar, NJ
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: