Point Pleasant Canal etc

[Papasown]

Hey Anthony, As Jerry stated earlier, the Point Pleasant Canal can be a dangerous waterway for a small underpowered boat. The 9.9 HP may drive your boat along fine, but please understand that the High and low tides in the canal are 3 hours off the Manasquan Inlet. The mid tides, when the tide is running fast in there are in the middle of that time. On weekends the terrific volume of boats in the canal makes the water boil, and slosh off the side walls, making it dangerous for all small boats. There are no jet skis allowed in the canal at any time. The launch at the Marine police can be a challenge when going into the canal at certain times of the tide, even for larger, more powerful boats. Unfortunately, there are canoes and kyacks that have been sucked in by the canals strong current, and there have been fatal results over the years. I don't want to bum you out, or chase you away from this great fishery here, but I would strongly recommend the Manasquan River Club for a $20. in and out launch. You will be very close to the fishing grounds from there in mild tideal flows. I'm sending you a PM now with more info, Catch 'em up............Papa

[Billfish715]

The Manasquan would be the better choice for "action". Small jigs tipped with Gulp Swimming Mullet, or a simple three way swivel and live killie will find some flatties. The entire channel from the 70 bridge to the inlet can produce. Launching can also be done in Brielle by the drawbridge. Fishing for tog from the canal bulkheads might be an option but with a 1 tog limit, your time will be better spent in the river or the upper bay near the canal. Short drifts once you catch one will usually put more on your hook as you work that area.

[RBC67]

A 14' boat in the canal on a weekend is insane and stay away from channels in the river