Ling fishing is one of the most reliable deep sea fishing and party boat fishing trips in New Jersey,

offering steady bottom fishing action

nearly twelve months of the year!.

Also known as Red Hake, Ling are commonly targeted on wrecks, reefs, and offshore hard bottom areas along the Jersey Shore. Fishing from Brielle, NJ at Bogan’s Basin, our fleet offers trips targeting Ling during multiple seasons, often producing excellent catches for

anglers looking to fill the cooler.

With consistent action and great table fare, Ling fishing remains one of the most dependable bottom fishing trips available in New Jersey.

Ling Fishing Season in New Jersey

Ling fishing takes place across multiple seasons in New Jersey, with different styles of trips depending on the season

and offshore conditions.

• Spring (March – May):
  Productive wreck fishing begins to improve, with Ling often mixed alongside Cod, Pollock, and other bottom species.
• Summer (June – August):
  Ling fishing continues offshore, often combined with other bottom fishing trips when inshore fisheries slow down.
• Fall (September – November):
  Cooler water temperatures improve catch rates, with consistent action on offshore wrecks and hard bottom structure.
• Winter (December – February):
  Some of the best Ling fishing of the year occurs during colder months, especially on offshore wreck trips targeting mixed bottom fish.

Season timing and offshore conditions vary each year, but Ling fishing remains one of the most dependable

deep sea fisheries in New Jersey.

What to Expect on a Ling Fishing Trip

Ling are bottom-dwelling fish commonly found around offshore wrecks, reefs, and rocky structure where they

feed close to the bottom.

• Traditional bottom fishing techniques
• Steady action with high catch numbers possible
• Productive wreck and hard bottom fishing
• Excellent table fare and cooler-filling trips
• Suitable for both experienced anglers and beginners

Ling fishing trips are popular because they provide consistent action throughout the year and are often combined with other productive

bottom fishing opportunities.