Fishing Reports by Guide Jim Hutchinson Sr.
About The Author:
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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BHCFA Looks To Fall (9/15/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association continue to catch sea bass and croakers. Other captains are making plans for the upcoming fall season.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association continue to catch sea bass and croakers. Other captains are making plans for the upcoming fall season.
BHCFA Transitioning Into Fall (9/08/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] With fluke season over, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are turning to bluefish, seabass and blackfish as they wait for striper season to arrive.
[Beach Haven,NJ] With fluke season over, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are turning to bluefish, seabass and blackfish as they wait for striper season to arrive.
BHCFA Ending Summer On A Hot Note (9/01/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association have experiencing their best fishing of the summer on fluke and sea bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association have experiencing their best fishing of the summer on fluke and sea bass.
Beach Haven Boats Find Hot Fluke fishing (8/25/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association are experiencing the best fluke fishing of the summer. There are also large numbers of small bluefish around.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter fishing Association are experiencing the best fluke fishing of the summer. There are also large numbers of small bluefish around.
Warm Water Brings Hot Fishing To Beach Haven (8/18/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures have risen to almost 80 in Beach Haven and the fish are responding. Boats of the BHCFA are having good catches both inshore and in the canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The water temperatures have risen to almost 80 in Beach Haven and the fish are responding. Boats of the BHCFA are having good catches both inshore and in the canyons.
The BHCFA Is Finding Fish Inshore and Offshore (8/12/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA have been putting together some good catches of fish both close to the beach and in the offshore canyons.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA have been putting together some good catches of fish both close to the beach and in the offshore canyons.
BHCFA Captains Finding A Wide Variety of Fish (8/04/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach haven Charter Fishing Association have been finding a wide variety of fish. Indications are that more fish are on the way.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach haven Charter Fishing Association have been finding a wide variety of fish. Indications are that more fish are on the way.
BHCFA Captains Adjust to Summer Fishing (7/28/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] With the arrival of mid-summer, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are adjusting to put fish in the cooler.
[Beach Haven,NJ] With the arrival of mid-summer, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are adjusting to put fish in the cooler.
BHCFA Boats Work Hard for Good Fishing (7/21/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] A combination of varying ocean conditions and yo-yo temperatures have made finding fish difficult for the boats of the Beach Havden Charter Fishing Association. Despite that, the captains have found that hard work will still produce good fish catches.
[Beach Haven,NJ] A combination of varying ocean conditions and yo-yo temperatures have made finding fish difficult for the boats of the Beach Havden Charter Fishing Association. Despite that, the captains have found that hard work will still produce good fish catches.
BHCFA Boats Fishing Far and Wide (7/14/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Summer conditions are making the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association fish in various locations for different species.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Summer conditions are making the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association fish in various locations for different species.
Summer Fishing Good For Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association (7/07/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather in Beach Haven has been beautiful, and the fishing continues to be good in the ocean.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The weather in Beach Haven has been beautiful, and the fishing continues to be good in the ocean.
BHCFA Boat s Finding Fish In Many Spot s (6/30/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer phase of fishing in Beach Haven has arrived. Fluke are being caught by drifting, the reef fishing is still producing bottom fish, and the canyons are giving up small tuna.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The summer phase of fishing in Beach Haven has arrived. Fluke are being caught by drifting, the reef fishing is still producing bottom fish, and the canyons are giving up small tuna.
BHCFA Captains Battle Weather To Catch Fish (6/23/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although poor weather has kept most boats at port the past week, some of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association captains have made it out. They managed to put together decent catches of sea bass, fluke, and bluefish. The stripers have been hard to come by.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Although poor weather has kept most boats at port the past week, some of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association captains have made it out. They managed to put together decent catches of sea bass, fluke, and bluefish. The stripers have been hard to come by.
BHCFA Captains Work Hard For Good Fishing (6/09/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been working hard and finding good fishing as a result of their efforts. At times they will fish different spots and even switch target species to put fish in the cooler.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been working hard and finding good fishing as a result of their efforts. At times they will fish different spots and even switch target species to put fish in the cooler.
BHCFA Finding Good Fishing Action (6/02/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BeachHaven Charter Fishing Association have been finding a wide variety of fish. Black sea bass fishing is very good.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BeachHaven Charter Fishing Association have been finding a wide variety of fish. Black sea bass fishing is very good.
Varied Fishing In Beach Haven (5/27/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The capt ains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding varied fishing in their waters. Bottom fishing is decent on the reefs and fluke are starting to show in the bay.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The capt ains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding varied fishing in their waters. Bottom fishing is decent on the reefs and fluke are starting to show in the bay.
BHCFA Captains Catch Fish Despite Weather (5/18/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite the recent poor weather, the boats of the Beach haven Charter fishing Association have been getting out and catching fish. Sea bass in the ocean and striped bass in the bay are providing the action.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite the recent poor weather, the boats of the Beach haven Charter fishing Association have been getting out and catching fish. Sea bass in the ocean and striped bass in the bay are providing the action.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association May 11 Report (5/11/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] After several days of steady rain and winds the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association were finally able to leave the dock. They found a steady pick of striped bass in Great Bay and decent numbers of sea bass on the inshore wrecks.
[Beach Haven,NJ] After several days of steady rain and winds the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association were finally able to leave the dock. They found a steady pick of striped bass in Great Bay and decent numbers of sea bass on the inshore wrecks.
Good Bottom Fishing For BHCFA (5/05/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The bspring blackfish season has ended with the captains of the BHCFA bailing the fish. Fortunately black sea bass are showing up in good numbers to pick up the slack.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The bspring blackfish season has ended with the captains of the BHCFA bailing the fish. Fortunately black sea bass are showing up in good numbers to pick up the slack.
Beach Haven Fishing Improves (4/28/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the water temperatures improve, the fishing continues to get better. The blackfish season will be ending, but the black sea bass numbers are increasing.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the water temperatures improve, the fishing continues to get better. The blackfish season will be ending, but the black sea bass numbers are increasing.
BHCFA Starts New Season (4/21/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some of the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have gotten the new season off to a good start. Some big stripers are showing up in the Graveling Point area and the inshore wrecks are holding some big blackfish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some of the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have gotten the new season off to a good start. Some big stripers are showing up in the Graveling Point area and the inshore wrecks are holding some big blackfish.
BHCFA Provides Economic Stimulus (3/03/2009)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are offering discounts for this season for anglers who book early. A deposit now will mean savings this summer.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are offering discounts for this season for anglers who book early. A deposit now will mean savings this summer.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association Catches Thanksgiving fish (11/25/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite harsh weather conditions, the Miss Beach Haven had a great day on striped bass and bluefish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite harsh weather conditions, the Miss Beach Haven had a great day on striped bass and bluefish.
Stripers Galore For Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association (11/18/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass fishery has broken wide open for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. There are also huge numbers of big bluefish just off the beach.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The striped bass fishery has broken wide open for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. There are also huge numbers of big bluefish just off the beach.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association November 11 REport (11/11/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been scoring well on nice sized striped bass. Both chumming with clams and trolling are working well.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been scoring well on nice sized striped bass. Both chumming with clams and trolling are working well.
BHCFA October 4 Report (11/04/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding a good striped bass bite with some boats still finding decent numbers of fish on the reefs and wrecks.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding a good striped bass bite with some boats still finding decent numbers of fish on the reefs and wrecks.
BHCFA October 28 REport (10/28/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association continue to wreck fish waiting for striped bass to arrive. One captain has been scoring around Sandy Hook.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association continue to wreck fish waiting for striped bass to arrive. One captain has been scoring around Sandy Hook.
BHCFA October 21 Report (10/21/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite a recent spate of nasty weather Captain Fran Verdi was able to get some good reef fishing in. He evne caught and released a 44-inch striped bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite a recent spate of nasty weather Captain Fran Verdi was able to get some good reef fishing in. He evne caught and released a 44-inch striped bass.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association October 14 Report (10/14/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Most of the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association continue to find excellent fishing on the artificial reefs. Captain Lindsay Fuller had an outstanding trip on the :June Bug" to the Toms Canyon for tuna and mahi-mahi.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Most of the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association continue to find excellent fishing on the artificial reefs. Captain Lindsay Fuller had an outstanding trip on the :June Bug" to the Toms Canyon for tuna and mahi-mahi.
BHCFA October 7 Report (10/07/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding a variety of fishing available. This includes snagging and dropping live bunker for bass, jigging for weakfish, and bottom fishing the wrecks for bottom fish. The bottom fishing is the best of the year.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding a variety of fishing available. This includes snagging and dropping live bunker for bass, jigging for weakfish, and bottom fishing the wrecks for bottom fish. The bottom fishing is the best of the year.
BHCFA September 30 Report (9/30/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding fish after last week's nasty northeast storm.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding fish after last week's nasty northeast storm.
BHCFA 9/23 Report (9/23/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association continue to fill the fish boxes with a variety of fish. With the recent high winds, some boats have chosen to fish the calmer waters of Great Bay.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association continue to fill the fish boxes with a variety of fish. With the recent high winds, some boats have chosen to fish the calmer waters of Great Bay.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association September 16 Report (9/16/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the BHCFA have been finding a nice mix of fish on the artificial reefs and open bottom. There are good numbers of croakers, small sea bass, and small bluefish. Some boats have trolled at the Barnegat Ridge with good results.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the BHCFA have been finding a nice mix of fish on the artificial reefs and open bottom. There are good numbers of croakers, small sea bass, and small bluefish. Some boats have trolled at the Barnegat Ridge with good results.
BHCFA September 2 Report (9/02/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the summer flounder season nears its end, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding their best catches of the year. There are still some big sea bass around along with some big schools of croakers.
[Beach Haven,NJ] As the summer flounder season nears its end, the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding their best catches of the year. There are still some big sea bass around along with some big schools of croakers.
BHCFA August 26 Report (8/26/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fluke fishing for the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is heating up as the season nears an end. Some boats are scoring well while trolling for bluefish and bonito.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The fluke fishing for the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is heating up as the season nears an end. Some boats are scoring well while trolling for bluefish and bonito.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association August 18 Report (8/18/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have seen their catches improving over the past few days. There are more keeper fluke around and schools of feisty bluefish can always be found.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have seen their catches improving over the past few days. There are more keeper fluke around and schools of feisty bluefish can always be found.
BHCFA August 12 Report (8/12/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Keeper fluke are still hard to come by but the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been bring fish home. There is some nice action also trolling for bonito and bluefish.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Keeper fluke are still hard to come by but the boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been bring fish home. There is some nice action also trolling for bonito and bluefish.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association August 4 Report (8/04/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Warmer water temperatures have sparked the fluke fishing. Boats heading offshore are finding yellowfin tuna.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Warmer water temperatures have sparked the fluke fishing. Boats heading offshore are finding yellowfin tuna.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association July 28 Report (7/29/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been battling cold water temperatures and undersized fish in their efforts to produce good catches.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been battling cold water temperatures and undersized fish in their efforts to produce good catches.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association July 21 Report (7/21/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA are having no trouble finding plenty of action on undersized summer flounder. The difficulty is finding fish over 18-inches. Some nice sea bass are roundingout the trips.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the BHCFA are having no trouble finding plenty of action on undersized summer flounder. The difficulty is finding fish over 18-inches. Some nice sea bass are roundingout the trips.
Beach Haven Haven Charter Fishing Association (7/14/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the BHCFA are finding plenty of fluke inshore, but few keepers. The boats fishing the canyons are finding good action on tuna.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the BHCFA are finding plenty of fluke inshore, but few keepers. The boats fishing the canyons are finding good action on tuna.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association July 7 Report (7/07/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Abnormally cold water temperatures have slowed the fish bite off Beach Haven, but some captains continue to put fish in the box.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Abnormally cold water temperatures have slowed the fish bite off Beach Haven, but some captains continue to put fish in the box.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association June 29 Report (6/29/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding good numbers of fluke but not many keepers. There are still nice sea bass on the reefs and bluefish around the inlet.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are finding good numbers of fluke but not many keepers. There are still nice sea bass on the reefs and bluefish around the inlet.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association June 24 Report (6/24/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some of the captains of the BHCFA are turning to fluke fishing as the stripers have headed north and the keeper sea bass have thinned out.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some of the captains of the BHCFA are turning to fluke fishing as the stripers have headed north and the keeper sea bass have thinned out.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association June 16 Report (6/16/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the BHCFA are targeting a variety of fish. Big striped bass just off the beach command the most attention while black sea bass on the reefs provide the most catching.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The boats of the BHCFA are targeting a variety of fish. Big striped bass just off the beach command the most attention while black sea bass on the reefs provide the most catching.
BHCFA June 9 Report (6/09/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association were catching big striped bass by live lining bunker. Others did well bottom fishing on the wrecks for sea bass.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Some boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association were catching big striped bass by live lining bunker. Others did well bottom fishing on the wrecks for sea bass.
BHCFA June 2 Report (6/02/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Sea bass action has moved to deeper water. Striped bass and bluefish are feeding on bunker pods just off the coast.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Sea bass action has moved to deeper water. Striped bass and bluefish are feeding on bunker pods just off the coast.
BHCFA Fishing Memorial Day Weekend (5/27/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Miss Beach Haven from the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is finding good numbers of big sea bass on the inshore wrecks and reefs.
[Beach Haven,NJ] The Miss Beach Haven from the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is finding good numbers of big sea bass on the inshore wrecks and reefs.
BHCFA 5/19 Report (5/19/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite bad weather boats reported good fishing on sea bass on inshore wrecks. Striped bass fishing has slowed due to dirty water.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Despite bad weather boats reported good fishing on sea bass on inshore wrecks. Striped bass fishing has slowed due to dirty water.
Beach Haven Fishing Report (5/12/2008)
[Beach Haven,NJ] Weather has cut down the fishing pressure in Beach Haven, but bluefish and sea bass are still around in good numbers.
[Beach Haven,NJ] Weather has cut down the fishing pressure in Beach Haven, but bluefish and sea bass are still around in good numbers.