FishCondishSomers Point, NJ Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Somers Point, NJ fishing report
Somers Point sits at the head of Great Egg Harbor Bay where the rips form over the bay's channels and shoals, and that moving water is what makes it fish. Summer is prime for fluke drifting the channels and around the bridges, with weakfish a classic local target on the rips at dusk. Striped bass work the bay and the rips during the spring and fall runs, and bluefish push through chasing bait when the water warms and again as it cools.
Drift the channel edges and the rips with bucktails and squid-and-minnow combos for fluke, working the seams where current and structure meet. For weakfish and bass, fish the rip lines on a moving tide with bucktails, swim shads, or soft plastics, especially at first and last light. The rips fire on moving water and go slack at the turn, so time your drifts to the current — the strongest bite usually comes mid-tide when the water is really moving.
Somers Point, NJ tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Somers Point, NJ is Steelmanville, Patcong Ck., 2.5 nm above ent. (station 8534778), about 1.2 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 3.7 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 2:19 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 7:55 AM 2.8 ft▼ Low 2:04 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 8:27 PM 4.2 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 3:04 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 8:40 AM 2.9 ft▼ Low 2:48 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:07 PM 4.3 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 3:45 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:22 AM 3 ft▼ Low 3:30 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:45 PM 4.3 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 4:23 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 10:01 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 4:10 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:22 PM 4.3 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▼ Low 5:01 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:41 AM 3.3 ft▼ Low 4:51 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:59 PM 4.3 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 5:38 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 11:22 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 5:34 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:37 PM 4.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 6:15 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 12:05 PM 3.7 ft▼ Low 6:21 PM 0.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 12:18 AM 4.1 ft▼ Low 6:54 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 12:51 PM 3.9 ft▼ Low 7:13 PM 0.4 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 1:02 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 7:35 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 1:41 PM 4.1 ft▼ Low 8:09 PM 0.5 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 1:51 AM 3.7 ft▼ Low 8:21 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 2:36 PM 4.2 ft▼ Low 9:13 PM 0.5 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Somers Point, NJ dashboard.
What's biting near Somers Point, NJ
The species most likely to be feeding Great Egg Harbor Bay and the rips: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Somers Point, NJ and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Somers Point, NJ fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Somers Point, NJ?
The species bite forecast for Somers Point, 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 Somers Point, NJ?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Somers Point, 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 Somers Point, NJ?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Great Egg Harbor Bay and the rips 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 Somers Point, NJ?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Somers Point, NJ, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Somers Point, NJ
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: