FishCondishForked River, NJ Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Forked River, NJ fishing report
Forked River fishes Barnegat Bay and the warm-water outflow at Oyster Creek, a back-bay fishery sheltered from the open ocean. Summer is fluke season across the bay channels and flats, with weakfish and snapper blues mixed in and the occasional kingfish. Striped bass work the bay and the creek mouths on the spring and fall runs, and the warm-water discharge can hold fish and concentrate bait into the colder months, keeping the bite going when the open bay slows.
Drift the bay channels and the deeper holes with bucktails or squid-and-minnow combos for fluke, working the edges of the flats where current sweeps bait. For weakfish and bass, fish soft plastics and swim shads along the channel edges and creek mouths in low light. The shallow bay fishes best on a moving tide that pulls water across the flats — target the channels and drains an hour either side of the turn, with dawn and dusk the standout windows.
Forked River, NJ tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Forked River, NJ is Forked River (station 8533391), about 1.5 miles away. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 4:26 AM 0 ft▲ High 10:14 AM 0.3 ft▼ Low 4:20 PM 0.1 ft▲ High 10:28 PM 0.4 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 5:10 AM 0 ft▲ High 10:56 AM 0.3 ft▼ Low 5:06 PM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:08 PM 0.4 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 5:52 AM 0 ft▲ High 11:36 AM 0.3 ft▼ Low 5:50 PM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:45 PM 0.4 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 6:32 AM 0 ft▲ High 12:14 PM 0.3 ft▼ Low 6:33 PM 0 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▲ High 12:20 AM 0.4 ft▼ Low 7:09 AM 0 ft▲ High 12:50 PM 0.3 ft▼ Low 7:13 PM 0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 12:56 AM 0.4 ft▼ Low 7:43 AM 0 ft▲ High 1:26 PM 0.3 ft▼ Low 7:51 PM 0 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 1:33 AM 0.4 ft▼ Low 8:16 AM 0 ft▲ High 2:05 PM 0.3 ft▼ Low 8:30 PM 0.1 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 2:14 AM 0.3 ft▼ Low 8:49 AM 0 ft▲ High 2:48 PM 0.3 ft▼ Low 9:13 PM 0.1 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 3:02 AM 0.3 ft▼ Low 9:26 AM 0 ft▲ High 3:36 PM 0.4 ft▼ Low 10:06 PM 0.1 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 3:55 AM 0.3 ft▼ Low 10:10 AM 0 ft▲ High 4:29 PM 0.4 ft▼ Low 11:14 PM 0.1 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Forked River, NJ dashboard.
What's biting near Forked River, NJ
The species most likely to be feeding Barnegat Bay and Oyster Creek: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Forked River, NJ and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Forked River, NJ fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Forked River, NJ?
The species bite forecast for Forked River, 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 Forked River, NJ?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Forked River, 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 Forked River, NJ?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Barnegat Bay and Oyster Creek 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 Forked River, NJ?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Forked River, NJ, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Forked River, NJ
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: