[Billfish715]

Welcome to NJFishing.com. Usually this time of the year, the surf is very productive. This year, something has changed. The usually plentiful sand eels have decided to stay in deeper water and not along the beaches. That makes fishing very spotty especially in the surf. A few fish are being caught here and there. It was good a few weeks ago in some areas and only for short bursts when the bunkers were in close. Enjoy your time up here in N.J. If you are in Point Pleasant, the areas to the south are still recovering from Sandy but many beaches are open all the way to Island Beach. You just have to drive, stop and look. This is not a typical fall fishery for us. Early and late are best but there are no sure things. Fishing to the north gives you more access but again, no areas are drawing the picket lines of fishermen that you might have seen in the past. That should tell you what has or has not been going on. I hate to say it but you might do better in the NC surf. Our fall fish have been streamlining their way south and passing us by. I wish I had better news. Don't let it stop you, but don't raise your hopes too high.