FishCondishStone Harbor, NJ Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Stone Harbor, NJ fishing report
Stone Harbor fishes Hereford Inlet and the maze of back sounds and marsh channels behind it, classic South Jersey backwater country. The sheltered sounds are excellent for fluke through summer and hold weakfish that work the channel edges and drains at dusk. Striped bass move through the inlet and sounds on the spring and fall runs, and bluefish push in chasing bait. The marsh channels also give up snapper blues and the occasional bonus fish in the warm months.
Drift the sound channels and the deeper holes near the inlet with bucktails or squid-and-minnow combos for fluke, fishing the edges where current sweeps bait. For weakfish and bass, work soft plastics and swim shads along the channel edges and marsh drains on a moving tide, especially in low light. The back water fishes best on a strong moving tide — focus on the drains and channel mouths as the water pushes through, an hour either side of the turn.
Stone Harbor, NJ tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Stone Harbor, NJ is Stone Harbor, Great Channel (station 8535581), about 0.3 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 4.2 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 1:42 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 7:17 AM 3.6 ft▼ Low 1:17 PM 0.7 ft▲ High 7:56 PM 4.8 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 2:28 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 8:06 AM 3.7 ft▼ Low 2:05 PM 0.6 ft▲ High 8:40 PM 4.9 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 3:09 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 8:53 AM 3.8 ft▼ Low 2:50 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:21 PM 4.9 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 3:46 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:36 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 3:32 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:59 PM 4.9 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▼ Low 4:21 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 10:17 AM 4 ft▼ Low 4:13 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 10:35 PM 4.8 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 4:56 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 10:56 AM 4.1 ft▼ Low 4:55 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 11:10 PM 4.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 5:31 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:35 AM 4.3 ft▼ Low 5:40 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 11:47 PM 4.6 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 6:08 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 12:17 PM 4.4 ft▼ Low 6:31 PM 0.6 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 12:29 AM 4.4 ft▼ Low 6:49 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 1:03 PM 4.6 ft▼ Low 7:28 PM 0.7 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 1:15 AM 4.2 ft▼ Low 7:35 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 1:55 PM 4.7 ft▼ Low 8:30 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 Stone Harbor, NJ dashboard.
What's biting near Stone Harbor, NJ
The species most likely to be feeding Hereford Inlet and the sounds: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Stone Harbor, NJ and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Stone Harbor, NJ fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Stone Harbor, NJ?
The species bite forecast for Stone Harbor, 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 Stone Harbor, NJ?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Stone Harbor, 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 Stone Harbor, NJ?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Hereford Inlet and the sounds 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 Stone Harbor, NJ?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Stone Harbor, NJ, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Stone Harbor, NJ
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: