Blackfishing is still good on wrecks in the 80-100 ft. range and sea bass are still biting well on the 20 Fathom line and out to the Rockpile just inside the Wilmington Canyon. Vinny D'Anton of Wall fished the Sea Girt surf on the high tide for a brief bite of small stripers, and saw another angler catch a 24-incher -- which is big at this stage of the game.

Grumpy's Tackle in Seaside Park reported Saturday produced the best volume surf fishing of the year at Island Beach State Park though the stripers were all small. I then added one of the small bass on the jig before leaving.

Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 9 09 December 2017 Capt. Tom We were not sure if we were going to fish today with the weather. Check the weather buoy on the home page and see what its doing in the morning.

Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 8 08 December 2017 Capt. Tom Made our 3 4 day trip for blackfish again today. We are 3 4 day fishing for blackfish everyday leaving at 7 30 am and returning between 2 30 and 3 pm (weather permitting).