Fishing Reports by Guide Jim Hutchinson Sr.
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Company: Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association
Area Reporting: Beach Haven-bay and ocean
Bio: I am a writer who will assemble the weekly reports for the association and submit them.
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Bass Action Best of Year In Beach Haven (11/19/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass action for the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association has really turned on. There are large pods of fish and more on the way to keep the bite going.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass action for the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association has really turned on. There are large pods of fish and more on the way to keep the bite going.
Striped Bass Hit Beach Haven In Waves (11/12/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striper action in Beach Haven is coming in waves. It seems to be either very hot or slow as the fish migrate past.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striper action in Beach Haven is coming in waves. It seems to be either very hot or slow as the fish migrate past.
Stripers Arrive In Beach Haven (11/05/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass have finally arrived off Beach Haven. They are numerous and large.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass have finally arrived off Beach Haven. They are numerous and large.
Beach Haven Captains Ready For Striped Bass (10/29/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are three choices for fishing in Beach Haven,NJ. There are black sea bass on the wrecks, stripers in close to the beach,and yellowfin tuna offshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are three choices for fishing in Beach Haven,NJ. There are black sea bass on the wrecks, stripers in close to the beach,and yellowfin tuna offshore.
Beach HavenBoasting Good Action (10/22/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] While the BHCFA captains wait for striped bass they are doing well on large schools of smallish fish. In addition, the black sea bass season has re-opened.
[Beach Haven,NJ] While the BHCFA captains wait for striped bass they are doing well on large schools of smallish fish. In addition, the black sea bass season has re-opened.
Good Tilefish Action In Beach Haven (10/15/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is still a wide variety of panfish in the bay waters near Beach Haven. In addition there is some good tilefish action at the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is still a wide variety of panfish in the bay waters near Beach Haven. In addition there is some good tilefish action at the canyons.
Beach Haven Captains Plan Post-Storm Fishing (10/08/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Now that the northeast winds have finally calmed, it is time to fish again in Beach Haven. Local captains are looking forward to black sea bass re-opening and the fall arrival of striped bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Now that the northeast winds have finally calmed, it is time to fish again in Beach Haven. Local captains are looking forward to black sea bass re-opening and the fall arrival of striped bass.
Beach Haven Captains Eyeing Storm (10/01/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Associaiton have stayed close to home recently thanks to some strong Northeast winds. Now there is the threat of a hurricane.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Associaiton have stayed close to home recently thanks to some strong Northeast winds. Now there is the threat of a hurricane.
Tuna Action Hot In Beach Haven (9/24/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Northeast winds are keeping most boats at the dock in Beach Haven as the summer flounder season comes to a close. When the boats can get to the canyons the tuna and mahi action are very good.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Northeast winds are keeping most boats at the dock in Beach Haven as the summer flounder season comes to a close. When the boats can get to the canyons the tuna and mahi action are very good.
Fall Tuna Action In Beach Haven (9/16/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fall is bringing varied action to captains in Beach Haven. The offshore tuna bite is still strong.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fall is bringing varied action to captains in Beach Haven. The offshore tuna bite is still strong.
Fall Is Coming To Beach Haven (9/10/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The tourist crowds are leaving the New Jersey coast yet the fishing action is just starting to peak. The good summer action is still around while the fall action is starting to pick up.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The tourist crowds are leaving the New Jersey coast yet the fishing action is just starting to peak. The good summer action is still around while the fall action is starting to pick up.
Fluke Rule The Roost In Beach Haven (9/02/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer flounder action continues to get better and better. Whatis needednow is the keeper ratio to increase.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer flounder action continues to get better and better. Whatis needednow is the keeper ratio to increase.
Summer Action Strong In Beach Hav3n (8/26/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The larger fluke are gathering around the reefs.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The larger fluke are gathering around the reefs.
Fluke Fishing Improving In Beach Haven (8/19/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] In the past week more keepers are being caught by the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. Most action is on the artificial reefs.
[Beach Haven,NJ] In the past week more keepers are being caught by the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. Most action is on the artificial reefs.
Beach Haven Captains Find Fish Close To Shore (8/13/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Northeast winds made fishing in the ocean difficult. The captains of the BHCFA moved into the inlet and bay waters to find some fish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Northeast winds made fishing in the ocean difficult. The captains of the BHCFA moved into the inlet and bay waters to find some fish.
Recent Action In Beach Haven (8/06/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Cooler water temperatures have slowed the inshore bite but the action offshore continues to be very good.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Cooler water temperatures have slowed the inshore bite but the action offshore continues to be very good.
Beach Haven Captains Keep Busy (7/29/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is a lot to choose from in fishing around Beach Haven, NJ. There are summer flounder and black sea bass on the inshore reefs and wrecks and tuna and tilefish in the offshore canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is a lot to choose from in fishing around Beach Haven, NJ. There are summer flounder and black sea bass on the inshore reefs and wrecks and tuna and tilefish in the offshore canyons.
Beach Haven Offshore Action Heats Up (7/23/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The canyon fishery off Beach Haven continues to improve. The action at night seems to be better than that during the day.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The canyon fishery off Beach Haven continues to improve. The action at night seems to be better than that during the day.
Summer In Beach Haven (7/16/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are concentrating on summer flounder around the inshore wrecks and reefs while others are heading to the canyons. At the canyons there are some tuna, billfish, and mahi.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are concentrating on summer flounder around the inshore wrecks and reefs while others are heading to the canyons. At the canyons there are some tuna, billfish, and mahi.
Reef Fishing Improving In Beach Haven (7/09/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the fluke move out of the bay waters the bite in the ocean is improving. There is a variety of fish species around the artificial reefs.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the fluke move out of the bay waters the bite in the ocean is improving. There is a variety of fish species around the artificial reefs.
Summer Fishing Comes To Beach Haven (7/02/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the water temperatures warm, the fluke are starting to move from the bay waters into the ocean.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the water temperatures warm, the fluke are starting to move from the bay waters into the ocean.
Beach Haven Fishing In Full Swing (6/25/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA are fishing more and more. The fishing is lighting up inshore and offshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA are fishing more and more. The fishing is lighting up inshore and offshore.
Fishing Explodes in Beach Haven (6/18/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are several choices for fishing for the captains of the BHCFA in Beach Haven, NJ. The fluke fishing is steady in the bay, the artificial reef fishing is strong, and the offshore tuna bite has taken off.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are several choices for fishing for the captains of the BHCFA in Beach Haven, NJ. The fluke fishing is steady in the bay, the artificial reef fishing is strong, and the offshore tuna bite has taken off.
Nice Weather Spurs Fishing In Beach Haven (6/11/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some good weather with lighter winds finally arrived in Beach Haven. The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association took advantage and registered some great action.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some good weather with lighter winds finally arrived in Beach Haven. The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association took advantage and registered some great action.
Beach Haven Captains Fish Through Winds (6/03/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite almost 2 straight weeks of strong winds, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association have been catching fish. It looks like the black sea bass bite will be a good one.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite almost 2 straight weeks of strong winds, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association have been catching fish. It looks like the black sea bass bite will be a good one.
Big Bluefish Blast Beach Haven (5/27/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Strong winds hampered fishing in the Beach Haven area. Regardless, the big bluefish continued to provide red hot action and captains are looking forward to the black sea bass opening.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Strong winds hampered fishing in the Beach Haven area. Regardless, the big bluefish continued to provide red hot action and captains are looking forward to the black sea bass opening.
Beach Haven Fishing Comes Alive (5/21/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] At this time, there are blues and stripers in the bays and inlets, bass and blues in the ocean close to the beach, and tuna offshore. In the next week or so, fluke and sea bass seasons open.
[Beach Haven,NJ] At this time, there are blues and stripers in the bays and inlets, bass and blues in the ocean close to the beach, and tuna offshore. In the next week or so, fluke and sea bass seasons open.
Beach Haven Action Is Red Hot (5/13/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the BHCFA are getting into some outstanding bluefish action on big fish. In addition there are small stripers and some black drum around.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the BHCFA are getting into some outstanding bluefish action on big fish. In addition there are small stripers and some black drum around.
BHCFA Mid Winter Report (3/09/2015)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There have been some changes in the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. In addition, the captains have been very busy this winter at shows and getting their boats ready.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There have been some changes in the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. In addition, the captains have been very busy this winter at shows and getting their boats ready.
BHCFA Novermber 26 Report (11/26/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass action remains good off Beach Haven. The fish are a little smaller but some of the schools have decent amounts of fish in them.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass action remains good off Beach Haven. The fish are a little smaller but some of the schools have decent amounts of fish in them.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association November 20 Report (11/20/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather is cold in Beach Haven but that has brought an influx of stripers. There are many schools of bunker around which make for great live lining baits.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather is cold in Beach Haven but that has brought an influx of stripers. There are many schools of bunker around which make for great live lining baits.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association November 12 Report (11/12/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are huge schools of bait off the coast and the striped bass are feeding on them. When you find the fish some are up to 40-pounds.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are huge schools of bait off the coast and the striped bass are feeding on them. When you find the fish some are up to 40-pounds.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association November 6 Report (11/06/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass fishing is decent in the Beach Haven area but the bulk of the fish are still to the north. In just a short time the bas will arrive in Beach Haven and it should be outstanding.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass fishing is decent in the Beach Haven area but the bulk of the fish are still to the north. In just a short time the bas will arrive in Beach Haven and it should be outstanding.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association october 29 Report (10/29/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass bite is slowly improving in the Beach Haven area. The ocean water temperatures must still drop a few degrees for the bite to get hot.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass bite is slowly improving in the Beach Haven area. The ocean water temperatures must still drop a few degrees for the bite to get hot.
Beach Haven Wreck and Reef Fishing Hot (10/22/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the black sea bass season re-opened, the boats of the BHCFA found good fishing on the reefs and wrecks. The striped bass fishing is still slow.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the black sea bass season re-opened, the boats of the BHCFA found good fishing on the reefs and wrecks. The striped bass fishing is still slow.
BHCFA October 15 Report (10/15/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Summer fishing is coming to an end in Beach haven, NJ. The captains of the BHCFA Are looking toward striped bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Summer fishing is coming to an end in Beach haven, NJ. The captains of the BHCFA Are looking toward striped bass.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association 10/8 (10/08/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fall temperatures have dropped the water temperatures which should start the striped bass bite. In addition, black sea bass season will be back in soon.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fall temperatures have dropped the water temperatures which should start the striped bass bite. In addition, black sea bass season will be back in soon.
BHCFA October 1 Report (10/01/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fall weather has brought some different fishing to Beach Haven, NJ. There is a variety of species on the wrecks and mahi-mahi in the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Fall weather has brought some different fishing to Beach Haven, NJ. There is a variety of species on the wrecks and mahi-mahi in the canyons.
BHCFA Weekly Report 9/24 (9/24/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Strong winds have hampered the fishing in the Beach Haven area for the captains of the BHCFA. Once they abate, there will be some good fishing both inshore and out in the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Strong winds have hampered the fishing in the Beach Haven area for the captains of the BHCFA. Once they abate, there will be some good fishing both inshore and out in the canyons.
BHCFA September 17 Fishing Report (9/17/2014)
[Brick Beach,NJ] High winds kept most of the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association at the dock or in the bay recently. When the winds subside, the fishing should be good.
[Brick Beach,NJ] High winds kept most of the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association at the dock or in the bay recently. When the winds subside, the fishing should be good.
Fluke Action Gets Hot In Beach Haven (9/09/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the summer flounder season comes to its end in New Jersey, the action in Beach Haven keeps getting better and better. Offshore tuna action is also good.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the summer flounder season comes to its end in New Jersey, the action in Beach Haven keeps getting better and better. Offshore tuna action is also good.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association 9?3? Report (9/03/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The best action around Beach Haven right now involves fluke and bluefish. There is also a good bite in the bay waters for panfish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The best action around Beach Haven right now involves fluke and bluefish. There is also a good bite in the bay waters for panfish.
BHCFA August 27 Report (8/27/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are a lot of fish on the inshore reefs off Beach Havne. Most of the fish are throwbacks, but patience pays off with a nice catch.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are a lot of fish on the inshore reefs off Beach Havne. Most of the fish are throwbacks, but patience pays off with a nice catch.
BHCFA August 20 Report (8/20/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The junior mates had a successful reef fishing trip. Other trips are yielding good catches of fluke and sea bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The junior mates had a successful reef fishing trip. Other trips are yielding good catches of fluke and sea bass.
BHCFA August 13 Report (8/13/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fishing in Beach Haven continues to sparkle both inshore and in the canyons. There are some outstanding catches of tuna.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fishing in Beach Haven continues to sparkle both inshore and in the canyons. There are some outstanding catches of tuna.
BHCFA August 6 Report (8/06/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is still a loy of fluke action off Beach Haven. The tuna action has moved to the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There is still a loy of fluke action off Beach Haven. The tuna action has moved to the canyons.
July 30 eport BHCFA (7/30/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Beach Haven fishing continues to be good. There are fluke and sea bass inside and tuna offshure.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Beach Haven fishing continues to be good. There are fluke and sea bass inside and tuna offshure.
Beach Haven Charter fishing Association July 16 Report (7/16/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the bay water fishing action slows, the ocean is getting hot. The inshore reefs hold fluke and sea bass while the bite for tuna offshore is getting very good.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the bay water fishing action slows, the ocean is getting hot. The inshore reefs hold fluke and sea bass while the bite for tuna offshore is getting very good.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association July 9 Report (7/09/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Hurrican Arthur slowed fishing in Beach Haven for a few days. However, the bite seems to have returned once again.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Hurrican Arthur slowed fishing in Beach Haven for a few days. However, the bite seems to have returned once again.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association June 25 Report (6/25/2014)
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are fish in all areas around Beach Haven. The fluke bite is good in the bay, the wrecks have black sea bass, and bluefish tuna have been showing up offshore.
[Beach Haven,NJ] There are fish in all areas around Beach Haven. The fluke bite is good in the bay, the wrecks have black sea bass, and bluefish tuna have been showing up offshore.