FishCondishMargate City, NJ Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Margate City, NJ fishing report
Margate sits on Absecon Island between the ocean surf and the productive back bays behind it, and that split is the whole story here. Summer is prime for fluke (summer flounder) drifting the bay channels and around the bridges, with kingfish and the occasional weakfish in the suds. The fall run is the headline event, when striped bass and bluefish chase bunker and mullet down the beach from October into early winter. Spring brings the first stripers back along with bay-run weakfish.
In the surf, fish the cuts and troughs between sandbars on moving water — bucktails and swim shads when bass and blues are around, fresh clam or bunker on a fishfinder rig for a bottom bite. In the back bays, drift the channel edges and bridge shadows for fluke with a bucktail-and-teaser or squid-and-minnow combo. The tide is the dial that matters most: the bite usually fires on moving water an hour either side of the turn, with dawn and dusk the standout windows.
Margate City, NJ tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Margate City, NJ is Ventnor City, ocean pier (station 8534770), about 1.4 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 4 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 12:56 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 6:44 AM 3.3 ft▼ Low 12:33 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 7:03 PM 4.8 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 1:37 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 7:28 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 1:16 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 7:44 PM 4.9 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 2:15 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 8:09 AM 3.6 ft▼ Low 1:57 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 8:23 PM 4.9 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 2:49 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 8:48 AM 3.8 ft▼ Low 2:36 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:01 PM 4.9 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▼ Low 3:23 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 9:25 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 3:15 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:37 PM 4.8 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 3:56 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 10:02 AM 4 ft▼ Low 3:56 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 10:13 PM 4.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 4:30 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 10:40 AM 4.2 ft▼ Low 4:40 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 10:51 PM 4.4 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 5:07 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:21 AM 4.3 ft▼ Low 5:29 PM 0.7 ft▲ High 11:33 PM 4.2 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▼ Low 5:49 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 12:06 PM 4.4 ft▼ Low 6:25 PM 0.8 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 12:21 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 6:35 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 12:57 PM 4.6 ft▼ Low 7:27 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 Margate City, NJ dashboard.
What's biting near Margate City, NJ
The species most likely to be feeding the back bays and ocean surf: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Margate City, NJ and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Margate City, NJ fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Margate City, NJ?
The species bite forecast for Margate City, 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 Margate City, NJ?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Margate City, 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 Margate City, NJ?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the back bays and ocean 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 Margate City, NJ?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Margate City, NJ, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Margate City, NJ
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: