The Northeast Angling season opened with a May 17 weakfish fishing trip to Barnegat Bay, NJ with Captain Terry Sullivan. Terry has extensive knowledge of New Jersey waters from Barnegat Inlet to Sandy Hook. Terry proved how sharp he really is when he put Capt Andy and Rich on weakfish to over 10lbs.
Weakfish stocks have been fluctuating wildly. These are amazing fish and tough fighters for their size. The early evening Weakfish bite in Barnegat bay was amazing as weakfish, striped bass, and bluefish crashed bait all around the boat.
“This was our first trip to Barnegat Bay and we were not disappointed! The shoot had some serious challenges. Weakfish fishing around the sedge islands can be very tricky because of the great temperature difference between the bay and ocean water . The ocean water was more than 10 degrees cooler and when the tide started coming in, we were worried the bite would shut down completely. However, we found a great spot for filming and fishing, and the bite was on!” Capt Andy LoCascio
If you have questions about any of the weakfish fishing equipment used during the show, please contact us.
Click here for our Light Tackle Weakfish gear recommendations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Northeast Angling weakfish fishing season opens in mid-May, with a specific trip noted on May 17 to Barnegat Bay, New Jersey. This timing allows anglers to take advantage of the early weakfish bite in the area.
Barnegat Bay is located in New Jersey, stretching from Barnegat Inlet to Sandy Hook. It offers excellent weakfish fishing opportunities due to its unique water temperature differences and rich bait presence, which attract weakfish as well as striped bass and bluefish.
Fishing around the sedge islands poses challenges because of significant temperature differences between the bay and ocean water—often more than a 10-degree difference. This can affect where weakfish congregate and potentially impact the bite, especially as tides change.
Captain Terry Sullivan is a knowledgeable local guide familiar with New Jersey waters from Barnegat Inlet to Sandy Hook. His expertise helped anglers catch weakfish weighing over 10 pounds during the described fishing trip.
Besides weakfish, anglers can also encounter striped bass and bluefish around Barnegat Bay. These species often feed on the same bait, creating exciting fishing opportunities during the early evening bite.
Light tackle gear recommendations for weakfish fishing used during the show are available via a provided link on the page. Interested anglers can contact the team directly for any specific questions about the equipment.
Yes, there are both preview and full-length show videos available on YouTube for those interested in learning more about weakfish fishing in Barnegat Bay. These videos can be watched or shared using the provided links.
