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 10, 2016

Big blues on both sides of the Island with some small to keeper bass mixed in now and then. The blues are taken poppers and metals where ever you find these 8 lb. to 12 lb. plus tackle busters. Cut baits and clams will always work for those dyed in the wool bait guys. Crabbing in…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | May 7, 2016

The weather may be cool but the blue fishing remains hot! Double digit size blues are still being taken from Manasquan Inlet to the north down to Barnegat Inlet to the south. Cut baits and all types of metals are still doing the trick on these tackle busters. Bluefish are also roaming the bay chasing schools of…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | May 3, 2016

Blues, blues, and more blues is the cry of surf anglers in our area. There are blues from Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet being taken by surf fisherman on cut baits and assorted artificial lures. The bay remains a pick of blues and small bass in all the usual spots… John Yac  

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | April 30, 2016

Big blues continue to assault the beaches in our area. Small to keeper size bass are also in the mix. Cut bait and clams on the bait side while metals, swimmers and poppers will cover your artificial needs. Just a heads up when you are catching big blues on artificial lures. Remove the front hooks,…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | April 27, 2016

No time for wimpy rods right now along the surf. Slammer blues up to 16 plus lbs. are taken cut baits metals and poppers. Mixed in you will find short to keeper bass. The bay bite remains the same, schools of small to medium size blues moving in and out of all the usual spots with…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | April 26, 2016

Nice size blues with some keeper bass mixed in are keeping surf anglers busy on our local beaches. Cut bait and clams remains the number one choice right now for scoring with these fish, while SP style swimmers, poppers and metals are all good artificial choices. The bay still has blues and bass but it’s a matter…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | April 23, 2016

There was a decent bite of keeper bass this morning in the surf. The fish were taken on swimming plugs and bait. More blues and bass are pushing their way further north in the bay where poppers, swimmers and metals are scoring some nice catches. Keeper crabs are still being taken out back off the…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | April 22, 2016

Yesterday brought a little more action out front in the surf. Medium size blues and short to keeper size bass were taking cut bunker and clams. Reports of these fish came in from Seaside Park thru IBSP. The bite in the bay behind IBSP is still producing some nice size blues on popping plugs. A few…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | April 20, 2016

Nice size blues remain the number on target for bay fisherman in our area. The areas behind IBSP are producing med to large blues attacking surface poppers and metals. Meanwhile out front in the surf some short to keeper size bass are taking cut baits and clams. Being at the right place at the right…

Fishing Report

By The Dock Outfitters | April 19, 2016

Blues have moved in both in the bay and out front in the surf. Cut bunker is the number one bait for these fish. There are still reports of small bass taking clams out front when conditions are right. Crabs are starting to make there appearance off our dock and in some local overnight traps.…

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  (12/31-4/1) Monday-Friday 7AM-2PM
In Season Hours - 7AM - 6PM; 7 Days a Week!