Fishing on the Bayshore

Fishing is one of the most popular attractions on the Delaware Bayshore. For fishing on the Delaware Bay there are open boats, charter boats, boat rentals, kayak rentals and endless places to fish from the shore.

Salt water fishing trips

Salt water fishing for weakfish, drum, flounder, striped bass and a host of other species, is easy to plan and charter.

Fortescue is known as the weakfish capital of the world, and the Captains Association Marina (856-447-0565) is home to many charter fishing vessels that can StripedBasstake a group out for a day of angling action on the bay.

 

Fresh water fishing trips

The Bayshore region is also home to some of the finest fresh-water sport fishing in the state. Lakes, rivers and streams are everywhere and are teeming with bass, trout, perch and a host of other game species.largemouth bass

Parvin Lake in Pittsgrove Township is a designated lunker bass lake and routinely sees 5 pound plus fish hauled in season after season. The state record largemouth was caught at the Menantico Sand Ponds, which stretch from Millville south into Maurice River Township.

If you would like to rent a canoe or kayak to explore any of the area’s prime fishing locations, contact Al and Sam’s (856-692-8440).

Be sure to check out our Adventure Map for places to fish!