The northeast including the shorelines of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island are rich with beaches and other rocky surfaces that provide perfect feeding grounds for predator fish. They also contain an abundance of the smaller fish that they love to eat. These areas are great for fishing – and the man-made structures that are found in these areas can turn an otherwise dull fishing experience into one you’ll never forget.

Jetties

Jetties are rock structures made by human hands that were built for a host of reasons. Rational reasons include curbing beach erosion, quelling storm surges, and creating a causeway leading into a river or salt pond. They are all good reasons, but the most important fact to a fisherman is that they all will hold fish at some point.

Baitfishes often spend their final moments of life up against the walls of these jetties.  In fact, bluefish, striped bass, weakfish and false albacore love these areas simply because they are rife with turbulent waters that are fast moving.  The baitfish become confused in these areas and turn out to be an easy meal for a hungry school of predators.  One reason they are so close to the walls of the jetty is that the water is generally most turbulent in that area.

Beside the above-mentioned fish species, blackfish and porgy also take advantage of the jetties. Crabs, mussels, periwinkles, and whelks all use rocky structures to make their homes. The scup and tautog start housekeeping in these areas for the same reasons as other fish; they offer shelter and food. They are able to roam the stretches of the jetties to feed on the crabs and mussels, and can also wedge between the rocks to hide from bigger predators.

The ideal time for fishing at the jetty is high tide.  In fact, the closer you can start fishing to high tide the more abundant your catch will be. Baitfish tend to be more focused during this time as the water is even more turbulent and they tend to need to stay more focused to keep their bearings.  Causeways that lead to local rivers and ponds will be filled with baitfish as the tide ebbs and flows.

If you love fishing for blackfish and porgies, the advantage is they seldom get too far away from the jetty wall. These fish find all they need for their survival in the rocks and allow you to take advantage of the jetty.  Blackfish and porgy fishing allow for shorter casts and requires little weight to be added to your bait.

Using the right gear in these situations is absolutely essential. You will discover what rod and reel combination suits your kind of fishing on the jetties. It is important not to overlook safety when fishing the rocks, however. Those that fished here know that one of the most important pieces of gear for negotiating the rocks is a good pair of cleats. The rocks stay wet a good portion of the season and tend to grow moss and algae, which can cause an angler to fall very easily. Falling into the surf is a distinct possibility, as is breaking an ankle, arm or leg. A personal flotation device (PFD) is another significant safety item. With the improvement of inflatable PFD’s, you can no longer claim that “it gets in my way” or “it’s too bulky.” You can now wear a PFD around your waist, and simply pull a ripcord to deploy it.

If you have not had the opportunity to take advantage of these great grounds for beach and jetty fishing, you are missing out on a great trip.  The shores of the northeast are rich in opportunities to have a memorable fishing trip whether it is with friends, family or all alone.  The entire area allows for the best of beach and jetty fishing and a trip that will almost surely guarantee you a large catch.

There are many great types of reels to use when fishing from rocky shorelines, some of them include Daiwa BG 90 and Shimano Calcutta Reels

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