Summer Flounder Fishing in New Jersey
When summer flounder are caught across New Jersey, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Summer Flounder catch through the year
Recreational catch in New Jersey by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for New Jersey
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching summer flounder in New Jersey
Summer Flounder catches in New Jersey run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 6% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the New Jersey fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch summer flounder in New Jersey?+
Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and May-Jun. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release summer flounder in New Jersey?+
Across New Jersey, about 6% of the summer flounder caught are kept and 94% are released. That works out to roughly 813K kept and 12M released in 2024.
How many summer flounder are caught in New Jersey?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 13M summer flounder caught by recreational anglers in New Jersey in 2024, making it the #1 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this summer flounder data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
