Striped bass fishing is picking up in Raritan and Barnegat Bays, with fish expected to appear in the surf soon. Anglers are catching slot-sized striped bass in Barnegat Bay, primarily using clam baits ...

A striped bass, possibly the first of the season caught from the surf, was landed in Beach Haven. Shad fishing is improving on the Delaware River, with a recent haul of 10 buck shad and 7 females.

Stop by and say hello Saturday after my slide presentation on Raritan Bay striper fishing at 11:30. Check the Friday column for other seminars that day plus additional info on the Somerset Saltwater ...

We'd love to see your photos! Everyone has a good fish tale -- but how about a good fish photo? Check out the reader photo gallery (it's on the rail on the left of the page under "Categories"). Now ...