thinking of moving my boat from lockwood to shark river???

[mikedan1]

Im yhinking of moving my boat further south, im currently at lockwood marina. I hear the fishing is much better around the shark river area.Is this true? I enjoy bottom fishing.

[IrishAyes]

Shark River is close to several reefs. Sea Girt reef (approx 4 miles) and Axel Carlson (approx 8 miles) to the south and and Sandy Hook reef (approx 11 miles) to the north. Don't forget the Shrewsbury Rocks (about 10 miles) just south of the Sandy Hook reef and you have the Shark River reef further offshore (approx 15 miles).

If it's bottom fishing you want, that would be a good move. 

[mikedan1]

how is the bass fishing, the raritan bay is great in the spring.what is a good marina? I currently own a 21' century cc, looking to upgrade to a 25' walk around.

[Offshore Madness]

Good marina??? not sure what you mean by that....you have many good places to keep ur boat...depends on what type of fishin ur lookin to do.  We used to launch at kmb but cut our travel time by 30 minutes launchin at atlantic highlands...might be a good idea to go south cause right now just porgies and the such are eating in sandy hook bay

[mikedan1]

Im looking to find a marina for next spring, I have been fishing the raritan for more than 40 years. Its time for a change, I find myself making the long trek to the schrewsbury rocks 3 to 4 times a year. I know there are a number of marinas there, which would you recommend?

[Offshore Madness]

We used to run from keyport to the ocean  looooong ride that used to be......You got leanardo atlantic highlands and gateway plus a few more naveasink or anglers.......farther south you got so many in pt pleasent,belmar, shark river and a few more....if your looking to fish the ocean the most the quickest way there is the southern inlets.....out the inlet(s) ur there...........

 Ps...ive fished out of shark river i do have to say its nice there

[sealife]

Are you keeping the boat on a trailer or in a slip?  Brys in neptune has some slips and they have a fenced in yard for boat storage with use of the ramp.  The other place I would look at if you want a slip would be Shark Island Yacht club where the Irish Eyes is.  Short ride to the inlet from either but the back channel is shoaling in.  About 11 miles to the Shrewsbury Rocks but if you draw an 11 mile arc from the inlet there is a great deal of structure to fish.  Three artificial reefs and any number of rock piles.

[mikedan1]

i want a slip, its time for a change.

[fellinger]

AP's is advertising some nice rates for 2012. I am looking at their rack storage right now.

I am not familar with Shark River at all. It sounds like bottom fishing is great. Are there close areas(within 20 miles or so) for mid summer tuna/bonito/dolphin? I am having a hell of a time deciding where I want to plant the boat next year too!

[IrishAyes]

Pop's Soul (Skip) has his boat on the rack at AP's marina. He's been there for years. Should be able to provide excellent intel when he sees this.

Mud hole is pretty much a straight shot out the inlet for inshore tuna/bonito/dolphin. About a 15-20 mile ride.

[fellinger]

Thanks, waiting with baited (pun intended) breath. If I recall from looking at a chart there seems to be a good deal of deep water or lumps within close proximity.

Every time I think I found a place to keep my boat for next season a better or closer place comes up.

Fred

[Think Big]

I've been in Shark river now three years. They are right about the back channel but it's not that bad. A moon tide is bad in the spring for two hours. The one thing that I noticed is there are days you could fish the bay that you are not going to be able to fish the ocean. Good Luck George

[Stray Cat]

The one thing that I noticed is there are days you could fish the bay that you are not going to be able to fish the ocean. Good Luck George

Another important factor to keep in mind.

[SouthPaw]

I made the move like five years ago from the bay to Shark River Yacht Club. I have not been disappointed at all. And I met Joe aka Irish Ayes there, what could be better, he's full of info.

[Think Big]

Southpaw I am also in Shark River Yacht Club on D dock. Those are some nice tuna.

[rossg]

The bottom fishing is great to the North and a short ride. We catch large consistant fluke,seabass, and stripers.
Reefs, Rocks and wrecks all around a short ride. A good bunch of guys fish out of there. If you have any questions give me a shout.
Capt Ross
The Lady J
Belmar NJ

[SouthPaw]

Southpaw I am also in Shark River Yacht Club on D dock. Those are some nice tuna.

Thanks, that was a private charter a few years ago. How long have you been on D dock, and whats the name of your boat?

[Think Big]

This will be my 3rd season there. The boat name is my screen name Think Big