FishCondishLongport, NJ Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Longport, NJ fishing report
Longport anchors the south end of Absecon Island at Great Egg Harbor Inlet, and that inlet is the draw — strong current, deep water, and a steady parade of bait moving in and out. Striped bass stack in the inlet during the spring and fall runs, fluke fill it and the adjacent channels through summer, and tautog and black sea bass hold on the rocks and structure into the cold months. Bluefish push through with the bait, especially in fall.
Fish the inlet on moving water: bucktails, swim shads, and live bait swung through the current seams take stripers, while a bucktail-tipped drift works fluke along the channel edges. Tog and sea bass want crab and clam fished tight to the jetty rocks and bottom structure. The surf along the south beach produces on a moving tide with bait or metal. As everywhere on this island, the tide change drives the bite — concentrate your effort around the turn and at first and last light.
Longport, NJ tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Longport, NJ is Longport (inside), Great Egg Harbor Inlet (station 8534836), about 0.1 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 3.8 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 1:29 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 7:06 AM 3.1 ft▼ Low 1:05 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 7:32 PM 4.3 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 2:10 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 7:48 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 1:47 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 8:11 PM 4.4 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 2:45 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 8:27 AM 3.3 ft▼ Low 2:24 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 8:47 PM 4.4 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 3:17 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:04 AM 3.4 ft▼ Low 3:01 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:22 PM 4.4 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▼ Low 3:49 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 9:42 AM 3.6 ft▼ Low 3:38 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:58 PM 4.4 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 4:21 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:22 AM 3.8 ft▼ Low 4:19 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:36 PM 4.4 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 4:56 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 11:04 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 5:05 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 11:18 PM 4.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 5:35 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:50 AM 4.1 ft▼ Low 5:56 PM 0.4 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 12:03 AM 4.1 ft▼ Low 6:18 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 12:39 PM 4.2 ft▼ Low 6:53 PM 0.5 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 12:53 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 7:06 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 1:35 PM 4.3 ft▼ Low 7:57 PM 0.6 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Longport, NJ dashboard.
What's biting near Longport, NJ
The species most likely to be feeding Great Egg Harbor 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 Longport, NJ and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Longport, NJ fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Longport, NJ?
The species bite forecast for Longport, 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 Longport, NJ?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Longport, 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 Longport, NJ?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Great Egg Harbor 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 Longport, NJ?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Longport, NJ, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Longport, NJ
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: