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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.

8/12/12

By The Dock Outfitters | August 12, 2012

The crabs were a little slow on the dock today but the boats did ok. Some short stripers were caught on clams from the dock as well as a few blowfish and some snappers. Kingfish off the surf has been pretty good as well as a few keeper fluke. Austin Byrnes from Beachwood came in…

Sat Report

By The Dock Outfitters | August 11, 2012

Crabbing is a little slow off the Dock but there are plenty of fish aro9nd to keep you interested between checking the lines… Snapper blues, kingfish, blowfish and other asst bottom dwellers are here in good numbers… Word from the beaches is that the kingfish bite is on in Lavalette, Ortley and IBSP… Clams have…

By The Dock Outfitters | August 10, 2012

The fluke weigh ins from the surf continue everyday. Most of the fish are from 18 to 21 inches. Gulp! baits seem to be working the best. The kingfish are also very abundant out front. These babies are perfect for the frying pan. We also just received a shipment of fresh bunker in. The crabbing…

By The Dock Outfitters | August 8, 2012

Well its the typical summer time fishing report. There’s plenty of fluke and kingfish being caught from the surf. I’ve seen a few keepers make it to the scale the last few days. Gulp seems to be the bait of choice. Sting rays and brown sharks continue to be breaking off tackle as well. Those…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | August 7, 2012

Surf fishing remains entertaining with quite a selection of fin table fare. More and more keeper fluke are being caught along with some nice king fish. Small blues are still in the mix to round off a great fish fry. Cut bait along with the standard array of artificial lures are doing the trick. If…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | August 6, 2012

I guess you can say the summer doldrums are upon us as far as the surf fishing goes. I’m not saying there’s no fish in the surf but we find our self in a lazy fishing rut this time every year.Things to think about and plan for. Albie’s are around the corner, the mullet run…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | July 30, 2012

Once again it’s Monday and the weekend warriors are gone, you can fish without a “buggy board” crossing your lines, life is good! Small blue fish, king fish and fluke are the order of the day with fresh cut bait or artificial lures doing the trick. The crabbing in the bay remains steady with most…

Dock Report

By The Dock Outfitters | July 25, 2012

Last evening as the weather cooled the crabbing and fishing heated up.. Nice catches of crabs and snapper blues, black drum, blowfish, spot and a couple of kingfish kept our customers very busy well into the darkness… Beach fishermen are seeing a lot more weakfish this season than in the past few seasons and kingfish…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | July 24, 2012

One more hot day! You guys know the drill by now, grab your surf rod and head to the beach. Small blues, king fish and a few fluke are the order of the day. With the water cleaning up a bit each each expect to see more fluke in the surf. Crabbing still remains steady…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | July 23, 2012

Small blues and king fish seem to be the surf action right now with a occasional fluke thrown in the mix. Crabbing on the east side of the bay is more than holding it’s own. Some nice large males are coming in off our boats for those willing to move around and locate them. John…

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!