Fall fluke and sea bass rebound after the nor'easter

What's biting

What's next

The surf and flooding from the storm are settling, and the bite is following. Fishermans HQ LBI (NJ) reports fish back on the feed with fluke and albies in the mix. Per OTW Northern New Jersey, bluefish and false albacore were lingering before the blow, so expect them to return as the water clears. Saltwater Edge Blog (RI) notes the water may need a few days to clean up, so the first days after the storm are a clean-up window and the stronger bite should show as the water settles.

The 68°F reading is a single point, so it does not yet show a trend. Compare the next station update before choosing where to fish. High water is at 5:10 PM EDT today, and the feed does not list the next low. Plan windows around that high. The Last Quarter moon typically means a smaller tidal swing.

Context

Early October is the front edge of the fall migration on the Mid-Atlantic coast. Bass, bluefish and albies typically push south as the water cools, while fluke and sea bass typically taper off into late autumn. Tautog move toward structure as the water drops, so this phase is about the bite changing species rather than fading. Check current NJ regulations before keeping any fish.