Quick Weekend Report: Nice Fluke

Ken caught a five pound fluke

Ken Counts caught a nice 5.3 lb Fluke

This weekend’s report kicks off with Ken and his jumbo 5.3 lb fluke.

Many rental customers reported back limiting out on fluke, mainly fishing in close within great bay. Although some customers are unhappy throwing back the extra 18″ overs “for someone else’s dinner” as Ken Counts put it on our Facebook page. 

Just in case you needed a refresher on regulations for 2022, we got you covered.

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New Fluke Regulations Facing Crisitism

Moreover, many critics of the new fluke regulations believe once summer gets in the swing of things more anglers will begin to report smaller fish outside the slot range. It will be interesting to see fluke catch size throughout the summer.

However, at Captain Mike’s were a glass half full kind of a bunch especially with Great Bay’s quick tide turnover, giving anglers plenty of opportunities.

Speaking of the bay, Bluefish were caught caught in Great Bay this weekend. It was reported cocktail size blue fish were wandering into the bay from the inlet over the weekend.

For more reports, scroll down below to see our Facebook feed. Plenty of fish being caught in Great Bay. Call (609) 296-4406 to book your rental or to inquire about bait and tackle in-stock.

Finally, lets get after it and let’s go fishing!

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Just told the boys they were adopted 🤷🤣🐾❤️ See MoreSee Less

Just told the boys they were adopted 🤷🤣🐾❤️

Hey all!! Get ready to reel in the action 🎣 It’s March 1st and Striper fishing is now open in the back bays.

We still have slips for boats and jet skis, along with some dry storage spots available for this season. Message us here for more info 🎣.

See ya soon
Tim & Deb
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Hey all!! Get ready to reel in the action 🎣  It’s March 1st and Striper fishing is now open in the back bays.     

We still have slips for boats and jet skis, along with some dry storage spots available for this season.   Message us here for more info 🎣.   

See ya soon 
Tim & Deb

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I’ll be there. Hold my spot.

I hope you and Deb are doing well

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This is beautiful I can’t wait

And I LOVE THAT SMELL!👍😝

Soooo pretty

Next weekend.

It’s almost time to get your fish on😎 🙌🎣
Slips & dry storage spots available for upcoming season 4/15-10/15. Seasonal ramp passes also available.
Message us here or
call Tim 609-709-6425
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It’s almost time to get your fish on😎  🙌🎣
Slips & dry storage spots available for upcoming season 4/15-10/15.  Seasonal ramp passes also available.
Message us here or 
call Tim 609-709-6425

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Hell yeah!!!!!!

Photos courtesy of our friend Jo Lucas. Driving down 7 bridges Rd. on the way to the marina. After the extreme tides, it literally took all the snow away. See MoreSee Less

Photos courtesy of our friend Jo Lucas.   Driving down 7 bridges Rd. on the way to the marina.  After the extreme tides, it  literally took all the snow away.

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Love it!!

U ain't kidding with all that ice, pot holes everywhere 😭

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A few more awesome oldies

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This is the same crap that happens today. People move to an area where, for instance. there is a gun club/range that's been operating nearby for years and years and they complain about the noise in order to get it shut down. The smell that was reported here was a livlyhood for hundreds of families. Sad.

Big thanks to Mike Rasmus, Justin Wanckel, Dennis Crossen, Lisa Neubert Mcginnis, Ken Counts, Rich Furniss, Joyce Ott, Edward Foulks, Wilbur Kuntzi, Gina DeFeo, Steven J Heisler, Jim Davis, Janet Earnest, Jacqueline Smith, Eric Larmour, MJ Nails, James Allen, Ric Medrow, Donald Neely, Patrick Mccorriston Jr., Mike Gallagher, Kathleen Green, John Morgan, Victor Nilsen, Joe Doherty, Anthony Cerullo, Tim DAmico

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 👏 Can’t wait for 2026 fishing season 🎣!
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Big thanks to Mike Rasmus, Justin Wanckel, Dennis Crossen, Lisa Neubert Mcginnis, Ken Counts, Rich Furniss, Joyce Ott, Edward Foulks, Wilbur Kuntzi, Gina DeFeo, Steven J Heisler, Jim Davis, Janet Earnest, Jacqueline Smith, Eric Larmour, MJ Nails, James Allen, Ric Medrow, Donald Neely, Patrick Mccorriston Jr., Mike Gallagher, Kathleen Green, John Morgan, Victor Nilsen, Joe Doherty, Anthony Cerullo, Tim DAmico

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 👏 Cant wait for 2026 fishing season  🎣!

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They got me too! These scams get more clever every year!

And your point is

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As we enter February, can’t help but think about warming up & get that Spring fishing fever feeling. Perch fishing and Bluefish bite with Striper opening March 1st in the bay. …..and so it begins 😊 🎣

Need a boat slip or dry storage spot? Get your spot reserved with us now! We reopen the marina on April 15th.

We have a few boat slips open along with some dry storage spots available. First come, first served. **We also have yearly seasonal ramp passes (with key to gate for non operating hours) available.

Call Tim 609-709-6425 with any questions.
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As we enter February, cant help but think about warming up & get that Spring fishing fever feeling.  Perch fishing and Bluefish bite with Striper opening March 1st in the bay.  .....and so it begins 😊 🎣

Need a boat slip or dry storage spot?  Get your spot reserved with us now!    We reopen the marina  on April 15th.   

We have a few  boat slips open along with some dry storage spots available.   First come, first served.    **We also have yearly seasonal ramp passes (with key to gate for non operating hours) available.

Call Tim 609-709-6425 with any questions.

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And some more for you to enjoy 😊

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Love all of this !

I can attest to the stink~ living on Water St. and the wind was right~ ewww!🫢

I have been enjoying your posts

We will be sharing some great photos and info from way back when…. Courtesy of our friend James Allen 😉. Enjoy! See MoreSee Less

We will be sharing some great photos and info from way back when.... Courtesy of our friend James Allen 😉. Enjoy!

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Yeah and I remember when there used to be about 30 foot of water right there off of that stink house and now there's a sandbar

Many great days fishing near it many years ago with my late uncle.

Great pictures! Amazing how fast it goes away.

Thanks so very much, outstanding bit of history! Memories…

Great pictures thank you

Love this

Very cool!!

That's awesome 😎

I also know they had to take a boat to go over there to work and I know where they came out of thanks Tim

Interesting

Good old days

Very cool.

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Captain Mikes Marina (Backbay Marina LLC)

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Nice shot !!!

Ty for posting!

Beautiful!

So peaceful ☺️

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Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and a Happy & Healthy 2026 to all our friends at Capt. Mike’s Marina. We appreciate and love every one of you! Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing y’all next year 🎣. See MoreSee Less

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and a Happy & Healthy 2026 to all our friends at Capt. Mikes Marina.  We appreciate and love every one of you!  Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing yall next year 🎣.

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Merry Christmas Tim, Deb and family.. plus Happy New Year 🍷

Merry Christmas 🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and Tim and the kids 🎄

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎄💝 too you both my friends.❤️ Mark

Merry Christmas ⛄🎄

Merry Christmas! 🌲 ❤️

Merry Christmas🎄☃️

Wishing you guys a very merry Christmas and a safe, happy healthy New Year!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you and Deb, God bless and here is hoping 2026 makes all your dreams come true.

Merry christmas tim 🎄

Have a Great Christmas you guys..

Merry Christmas and happy new year.

Merry Christmas ⛄🎁⛄ an Have a Great New Year!!!!!Mark

Merry Christmas Deb and Tim 🎄🎅🏻❤️

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I would settle for a twenty inch , one

Congratulations to all the Italian American Striper tournament participants and winners!
Great tradition, great team atmosphere and great people!
Thanks to everyone involved!
Next up will be the MICA Striper tournament .
Please come out and support this amazing clubs event!
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Congratulations to all the Italian American Striper tournament participants and winners!
Great tradition, great team atmosphere and great people!
Thanks to everyone involved!
Next up will be the MICA Striper tournament .
Please come out and support this amazing clubs event!

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Congratulations

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Next up 🎣.

The Bass were here around Surf City area the other day being caught on snag n drop and trolling MoJos. We will be open Fri-Mon See MoreSee Less

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MJ Nails&Spa MJ Nails

🎣 Italian American Clubs 15th Annual Striper Tournament is November 26-30th
📌 Captains meeting is Wednesday November 26 @ 7 pm.
You can grab an application early at the club or sign up at the captains meeting.
📌We are also raffling off this beautiful rod and reel combo hanging over the bar….$5.00 each chance or 5 chances for $20.00 dollars.
📌Drawing , luncheon and awards will be on Sunday, November 30 th
🎣 Good luck to all!!
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🎣 Italian American Clubs 15th Annual Striper Tournament is November 26-30th
📌 Captains meeting is Wednesday November 26 @ 7 pm.  
You can grab an application early at the club or sign up at the captains meeting. 
📌We are also raffling off this beautiful rod and reel combo hanging over the bar....$5.00 each chance or 5 chances for $20.00 dollars.
📌Drawing , luncheon and awards will be on Sunday, November 30 th
🎣 Good luck to all!!

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Mike Rauchut , Andy Plasket , Ray Monkevicius Jr. There is some great fishing! Excellent place my friends Tim & Debi O'Mara

Winds are howling once again. Low tide was an hour ago….. See MoreSee Less

Winds are howling once again. Low tide was an hour ago.....

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I bet those Brant like the easy access to the sea weed lol

I better trade this in for a Airboat

Get out there and start digging those channels out

That happens here sometimes…I can actually smell that photo😆

Beer mug Ricky would get a running start wide open put her right in there

Wow and they said that the water table was rising

New moon blow out tide.

Does that happen only in winter? I’ve never seen it like that.

Not flooded

We are glad our boat has been out for the winter

Oh my.. that’s crazy.. the winds have been unbelievable…thanks for sharing..

Never seen it so low…wow

These winds are Insane. Tje worse of all tur elements

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Ken

Mud hole

Wow

Jesus

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