First Stripers of the Season at Sandy Hook
Surfcasters reporting scattered catches of schoolie stripers along the Sandy Hook beaches. Fish mostly in the 18-24 inch range.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 48°F
- Moon
- New Moon
- Tide / flow
- Incoming tide, two hours before high
- Weather
- Breezy, NE winds 12-18 mph, raw 50°F
New to these readings? What do water temp, cfs, tide, and moon phase actually mean for fishing?
What's Biting
Striped Bass
Clam on fish-finder rigs
Bluefish
Not yet
What's Next
The surf bite is starting to happen. Focus on the deeper cuts and troughs along the beachfront. Clam remains the top bait until bunker schools arrive.
Context
Sandy Hook produced a 42-inch striper from the surf in the last week of April 2025.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.