FishCondishToms River, NJ Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Toms River, NJ fishing report
Toms River fishes upper Barnegat Bay and the Toms River that feeds it, a sheltered estuary that mixes salt and brackish water. Summer is fluke season across the bay channels and flats, with weakfish, snapper blues, and the occasional white perch or striped bass in the river itself. Striped bass move through the bay and up into the river on the spring and fall runs, and the brackish reaches hold fish that hunt the channel edges and creek mouths through the cooler months.
Drift the bay channels and deeper holes with bucktails or squid-and-minnow for fluke, working the flat edges where current carries bait. In the river and creek mouths, fish soft plastics and swim shads for stripers and weakfish along the channel edges, especially in low light. This shallow estuary keys on moving water — the bite turns on as the tide pulls across the flats and through the channels, so target the turn and the first and last hours of light.
Toms River, NJ tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Toms River, NJ is Toms River (town), Toms River (station 8533051), about 0.3 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 0.8 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 5:03 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 10:13 AM 0.8 ft▼ Low 4:54 PM 0.2 ft▲ High 11:26 PM 1.1 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 5:49 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 11:02 AM 0.8 ft▼ Low 5:40 PM 0.1 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▲ High 12:01 AM 1.1 ft▼ Low 6:32 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 11:46 AM 0.9 ft▼ Low 6:22 PM 0.1 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▲ High 12:38 AM 1.1 ft▼ Low 7:14 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 12:30 PM 0.9 ft▼ Low 7:04 PM 0.2 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▲ High 1:17 AM 1.1 ft▼ Low 7:57 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 1:16 PM 0.9 ft▼ Low 7:48 PM 0.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 1:59 AM 1.1 ft▼ Low 8:40 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 2:07 PM 0.9 ft▼ Low 8:34 PM 0.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 2:43 AM 1.1 ft▼ Low 9:22 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 2:59 PM 0.9 ft▼ Low 9:21 PM 0.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 3:25 AM 1.1 ft▼ Low 10:02 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 3:50 PM 0.9 ft▼ Low 10:10 PM 0.3 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 4:06 AM 1 ft▼ Low 10:43 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 4:40 PM 1 ft▼ Low 11:06 PM 0.4 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 4:49 AM 1 ft▼ Low 11:30 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 5:35 PM 1 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Toms River, NJ dashboard.
What's biting near Toms River, NJ
The species most likely to be feeding Barnegat Bay and the Toms River: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Toms River, NJ and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Toms River, NJ fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Toms River, NJ?
The species bite forecast for Toms 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 Toms River, NJ?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Toms 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 Toms River, NJ?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Barnegat Bay and the Toms River 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 Toms River, NJ?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Toms River, NJ, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Toms River, NJ
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: