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Providing All Your Fishing and Recreational Needs

If you ever find yourself in Barnegat Bay, you can rely on us at The Dock Outfitters in Seaside Heights, NJ to provide you with supplies for your fun activities. We are your one-stop shop for fishing and recreational needs including rental boats, Jet Skis, and WaveRunners.

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | May 12, 2013

Happy Mother’s Day! Well it finely happen! Yesterday in Island Beach State Park a 31″ striped bass was taken on a swimming plug! It was the middle of the day and a strong south wind blowing. The fish was caught on  a SP Minnow, nice catch Bill, it was the news we at the shop were waiting for.…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | May 11, 2013

The number of bass and blue fish being caught on our local beaches are on the rise. Seems to still be a bait only out front while some small swimmers and jigs are working in the back bay areas. Fresh bunker, clams and sand worms along with a full line of frozen baits are available…

By The Dock Outfitters | May 9, 2013

Some bass and blues were taken from Island Beach yesterday on clams and bunker. Fresh bait still seems to be the way to go and we have plenty of fresh bunker and clams as well as frozen baits for your needs. There was a good bite on the cocktail blues yesterday afternoon and last night…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | May 8, 2013

Hard to avoid sounding like a broken record but fishing remains the same on our local beaches. Fresh clams and fresh cut bunker are accounting for the lion’s share of bass and blue fish being caught. Still no word on fish being taken on plugs or metal as of yet..John Yac  

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | May 7, 2013

Bring some rain gear with you today, Island Beach State Park is still producing some nice bass and blue fish on clams and cut bunker. Winds are still out of the east so 6 plus ozs is the way to go. No fish as far as we know on plugs but that should change as…

By The Dock Outfitters | May 6, 2013

Short bass with some keepers mixed in are hitting clams and bunker in the surf. One customer had 5 shorts and a 31″ keeper. A few blues were also caught on various metals yesterday afternoon. The back is still producing blues which are hitting mostly on bunker. We have clams and fresh bunker in stock…

By The Dock Outfitters | May 5, 2013

Happy Cinco De Mayo Bass and blues are hitting the fresh clams and bunker in the surf. Keepers are mixed in with a lot of shorts with a few blues as well. The back is still producing nice sized bluefish in the 4-7 lb range and  they are hitting mostly on fresh bunker. Mario

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | May 4, 2013

Bass and blue fish continue to take cut bait and clams in Island Beach State Park. Still not much action on swimming plugs yet but that will change soon as the water warms and the bunker schools come closer to the beach. The back bay is still producing small to medium size blue fish and…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | May 3, 2013

No real monster bass yet but a steady pick of shorts and keeper bass along with medium size blues mixed in. All the fishing has been on clams and cut bunker so far, falling tide seems to be out producing the incoming. Plugs should start working soon as the large bunker schools start to appear.…

By The Dock Outfitters | May 2, 2013

Bass are hitting clams and bunker in the surf and we have fresh bunker and clams as well as frozen baits for your needs. 3-5 pound blues were hitting in the back on bunker as well as a few short bass yesterday afternoon and last night. Mario

What We Offer

WaveRunner Rentals

If you are looking for real fun in the water, we suggest riding through the waves. With our fleet of Yamaha WaveRunner rentals, you will surely enjoy your ride on the Barnegat Bay!
(Available Memorial Day - Labor Day; Weather Permitting)

Carolina Skiff

Our full line of rental boats includes outboard-powered, 16 feet Carolina Skiffs. These boats are perfect for fishing, crabbing, and cruising along the Barnegat Bay!
(Available Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Pontoon Boats

If you're looking for a bit more comfort while cruising on the bay, consider one of our pontoon boats. We have boats of up to 24 feet, which are available for larger parties of up to 8 adults and 2 children.
(Available Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Fishing Tackle

Our full-service bait and tackle shop has everything you need for any fishing or crabbing trip; from the beach to the bay, to the ocean, we've got you covered. We can provide you with fishing poles, crab traps, bait and more for any trip, large or small. We also provide a free crabbing and fishing pier right behind our shop!

Winter Hours (12/31-5/1) ; 7AM-2PM

“Breakfast and Lunch, Every Day of the Week!”

If you want to have breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack after a day on the bay, or if you just want to enjoy the amazing view of the scenic Barnegat Bay from our newly renovated upstairs cafe; We serve some of the best food on the island including our daily specials and the following:

  • Breakfast Platters
  • Home Fries
  • Coffee and Tea
  • Hot Dogs
  • Burgers
  • Cheesesteaks
  • Salads

Daily Specials

Winter Hours  (12/31-5/1) Monday-Friday 7AM-2PM
In Season Hours - 7AM - 6PM; 7 Days a Week!