Metedeconk River

Metedeconk River, in New Jersey, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Metedeconk River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

40.0538, -74.0826 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Summer flounderBluefishStriped bassLargemouth bassRainbow troutChain pickerel

Fishing Techniques

• For Summer flounder

  Drift fishing with a live bait rig or slowly retrieving a jig along the bottom is a productive way to target flounder.

• For Bluefish

  Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.

• For Striped bass

  Match the hatch! Pay attention to what the stripers are feeding on and select lures or baits that mimic the size and color of the local forage.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Metedeconk River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Metedeconk River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for New Jersey before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Metedeconk River.

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