Fishing conditions for Barnegat Bay
05:49
20:17
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
- 02:00
- 05:00
- 08:00
- 11:00
- 14:00
- 17:00
- 20:00
- 23:00
Now, July 26
1:37 AM
humidity
61%uv index
0lowcloud cover
23%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:53AMmoon
New
-
Barnegat Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Barnegat Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Barnegat Bay.
-
Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C) . Sunrise today: 05:49 AM, sunset: 08:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 7.2 mph (3.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
-
Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:53 PM and moonset at 1:49 AM.
About this spot
-
Barnegat Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Barnegat Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Barnegat Bay.
-
Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C) . Sunrise today: 05:49 AM, sunset: 08:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 7.2 mph (3.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
-
Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:53 PM and moonset at 1:49 AM.
Archive
About this spot
Reviews 1
-
WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Barnegat Bay is a 42-mile-long barrier island back bay in Ocean County, New Jersey, one of the most productive and beloved inshore fishing environments in the state, home to the famous Barnegat Lighthouse and generations of Jersey Shore striped bass, summer flounder, weakfish, and bluefish fishing. The bay is central to the identity of the Jersey Shore fishing community. Spot Features: Barnegat Bay is a 42-mile-long back bay in Ocean County, New Jersey, between the mainland and the Barnegat Peninsula (Long Beach Island), featuring diverse habitat of grass flats, channels, and inlet areas. Striped bass in the channels with eels and plugs, fluke by drifting Gulp baits, weakfish with small jigs and live shrimp, bluefish at the bay entrances. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary year-round target in Barnegat Bay, with the best action in fall (September-October) when large fish concentrate in the bay. Summer flounder are the prime summer target from June through August. Weakfish (sea trout) are encountered in spring and fall. Bluefish follow baitfish through summer and fall.
