New Jersey Canyon fishing forecast
New Jersey Canyon is a saltwater fishing spot in New Jersey, United States. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #297 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 5 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 19.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 29 km/h from NNE, gusting 43 km/h |
| Wave height | 2.3 m at 8 s |
| Current | 0.24 m/s toward SW |
| Pressure | 1018 hPa |
| Depth | 67 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.84 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.9 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 60 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 1.2 m at 4 s |
| Ground swell | 1.9 m at 8 s from ENE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.24 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.0 °C cooler than the October average of 20.0 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at New Jersey Canyon
New Jersey Canyon currently scores 66 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 19.0 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +4.1
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Eddy energy +2.9
- mesoscale eddies trap nutrients and bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: striped-bass, bluefish, bluefin-tuna, weakfish, tautog, scup, chub-mackerel, flathead-grey-mullet
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Bite windows
Best months for New Jersey Canyon:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-29, 83/100
5 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 67 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Thunnus albacares
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Thunnus thynnus
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Coryphaena hippurus
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Acanthocybium solandri
Best months by species at New Jersey Canyon
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Federal and state waters rules overlap — always verify current federal and state agency rules before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at New Jersey Canyon?
Anglers at New Jersey Canyon target Yellowfin Tuna, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi and Wahoo.
When is the best time to fish New Jersey Canyon?
The most productive months at New Jersey Canyon are typically June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for New Jersey Canyon right now?
New Jersey Canyon currently scores 66 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at New Jersey Canyon right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at New Jersey Canyon?
The scored point sits over roughly 67 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Catch Mahi-Mahi / Dorado: Chasing the Electric-Green Ghosts of the BluewaterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.