It is hard to believe that August is almost here already. The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are adjusting nicely to the changing water and fishing conditions to put good catches of fish together.
The bottom bite for fluke is excellent right now. With the bay water temperatures nearing 80-degrees right now, the bulk of the fluke has been heading for the inlets to get into deeper water where the temperatures are more to their liking. This means concentrations of fish near the inlets along with an improving bite on the inshore structure almost daily.
In addition to the fluke on the nearby artificial reefs, good sized black sea bass are showing up along with a surprisingly good action on triggerfish.
Although it can be a hit or miss situation at times, the offshore bite on tuna has been mostly particularly good. This action has the BHCFA captains excited especially with the annual White Marlin Tournament coming up for the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club.
Several of the captains annually participate in the event with many finishing in the money. The Junior Mates Program meets at the Club and participates in the Tournament lending a helping hand.
Captain Dave Wittenborn who will be fishing in that marlin tournament recently fished his boat “Benita J” in the VFW Fluke Tournament. Sophia Rose landed a 2.96-pound flattie which earned her third place in the women’s division.
Captain Max Goldman of the “Starfish” reports fluke fishing has been “on fire” in the bay and ocean. He has seen some “beautiful keepers hitting the deck.”
Captain Brett Taylor of “Reel Reaction Sportfishing” has had busy days with multiple fishing charters. He reports that windy weather has forced some of his groups in the bay where they must work to sort through the short fish for keepers. On his one trip to the ocean, he had Marty Burns and party out where they limited on sea bass along with 7 keeper fluke to 23-inches.
It is hard to believe that August is almost here already. The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are adjusting nicely to the changing water and fishing conditions to put good catches of fish together.
Additional information on the captains and boats of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association can be found at www.BHCFA.org