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In-Shore Species Fish

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  • Atlantic Cod

    The Atlantic Cod more than any other fish is a symbol of the New England fisheries.

    “Although many explorers and fishermen had sailed our waters in the 1500s, Bartholemew Gosnold is credited with the “European discovery” of New England decades later. He named this great coast; “Cape Cod” and made note in his logbooks about the plentiful “codfyshes” which “pestered” his ship.”

  • Black Sea Bass

    Black Sea Bass is known for putting up a good fight and providing a very tasty meal.

  • Bluefish

    Bluefish is a trophy species highly prized by anglers because it is a champion battler and voracious predator.

  • Bonito

    Tuna-like, schooling fish of the tuna and mackerel family, Scombridae (order Perciformes). Bonitos are swift, predacious fishes found worldwide. They have striped backs and silvery bellies and grow to a length of about 30 inches. Like tunas, they are streamlined, with a narrow tail base, a forked tail, and a row of small finlets behind the dorsal and anal fins. Bonitos are of both commercial and sporting value. Four species are generally recognized: S. sarda of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, S. orientalis of the Indo-Pacific, S. chilensis of the eastern Pacific, and S. australis of Australia and New Zealand.

    • WHEN: Throughout the Summer and Fall season.
    • HOW: Light spinning gear is a favorite of catching these amazing fish.

  • Brown Shark

    Next to the sand shark, this is the most numerous of the larger sharks along the coasts of New Jersey and of New York. Some visit the vicinity of Woods Hole, the outer coast of Cape Cod, on Nantucket Shoals, or on Georges Bank. The brown shark differs from the dusky (only member of its genus that seems actually to have been taken within the Gulf) in the more forward position and larger size of its first dorsal fin, in its broader pectorals, and in its stouter trunk, heaviest forward. Also, the anterior edge of its nostril is expanded as a low but definite triangular lobe, which is not the case in the dusky shark.

    • WHEN: Throughout the Summer and Fall season.
    • HOW: A 10’-0” 20-40# surf-casting rod off the beach will do the trick!

  • Flounder

    Fluke, flat-fish, flattie, doormat , mat. There are four Flounder families, and close to one hundred species. The most distinguishing characteristic of the flounder is the shape of their bodies which it is believed has evolved over the years from a more perch like body shape to the extensively round and flattened body of a bottom dweller. These interesting fish prefer to make their habitat at the bottom of most warm or moderate oceans but can be found in waters throughout the world including some arctic areas. They are mostly found in the shallow waters along the coast where they manage to blend so well with their surroundings that they are hard to see. Depending on the species, some flounder are only inches long while others, such as the halibut reach several feet in length.

    • WHEN: Throughout the early Summer and Fall season.
    • HOW: Light spinning gear is a favorite.

  • Fluke

    Fluke, also known as Summer Flounder, are remarkable for their ability to change color to match their surroundings.

  • Red Fish

    Redfish are an inshore schooling fish that live in estuaries and along barrier islands from Virginia to Texas and into the Keys. Spawning occurs along shore near passages to estuaries. The larvae drift into the estuaries and grow to maturity before returning to the outer beaches. Redfish in the Indian River Lagoon do not leave after maturity. They spend their entire lives in this fertile food rich area and grow to gigantic size. Redfish often move to very shallow areas to forage for food with their dorsal fin and back protruding through the surface. They are very spooky in this situation and must be fished gently. A longer leader and a smaller fly are required here. Try to determine which way the fish is moving and deliver the fly on their path. The fish is close, a minute strip will get the fishes attention. Look for tail protruding out of the water.

    • WHEN: Year round.
    • HOW: Light spinning gear is a favorite of catching these amazing fish.

  • Scup

    The Scup commonly called “Porgy” is easy find and to catch. The record Scup was well over five pounds, most common are under two pounds.

  • Striped Bass

    “Stripers” are one of the most avidly sought of all the inshore sportfish. They’re fun to catch and great eating.