Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Elizabeth, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Elizabeth, New Jersey centers around the tidal waters of Arthur Kill, Newark Bay, and nearby Raritan Bay, giving local anglers access to a mix of saltwater and brackish species. From striped bass and bluefish to fluke and weakfish, Elizabeth offers productive shorelines, bridges, and nearby piers that respond well to smart tide and seasonal strategies. These urban-access fisheries are ideal for both quick after-work sessions and full-day trips targeting migratory gamefish. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:7 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    95%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 95% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    405,140 km
    Proximity:
    1.3 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Elizabeth
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    02:07 am - 04:07 am
  • major Time:
    10:07 am - 12:07 pm
  • minor Time:
    06:08 pm - 08:08 pm
  • major Time:
    10:34 pm - 12:34 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 95% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -16 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 27 Jun 02:50 • 40.664, -74.211

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 27 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 4 hours and 27 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:29 am 07:17 am 01:21 pm 07:36 pm AM PM 5.64 ft 0.59 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 01:29 am 0.59 ft
high 07:17 am 4.43 ft
low 01:21 pm 0.82 ft
high 07:36 pm 5.64 ft
Tide Coefficient at 07:17 am is 79
Tide Coefficient at 07:36 pm is 122
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 4.36 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 5.54 ft , Coeff: 119
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 4.43 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 122
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 4.49 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 0.85 ft
high: , 5.68 ft , Coeff: 124
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 4.56 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.85 ft
high: , 5.68 ft , Coeff: 124
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 4.56 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 122
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 4.56 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.85 ft
high: , 5.54 ft , Coeff: 119
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 4.56 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 5.45 ft , Coeff: 115
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R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 4.56 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.92 ft
high: , 5.35 ft , Coeff: 112
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Elizabeth

Fishing in Elizabeth, NJ revolves around the heavily tidal waters of the Arthur Kill, Newark Bay, and quick access to Raritan Bay. These channels, docks, and industrial shorelines hold baitfish all season, drawing in striped bass, bluefish, fluke, weakfish, and more. Understanding tide, current breaks, and seasonal migrations is far more important here than fancy tackle.

Seasonal patterns drive most of the action. In early spring, as water temperatures creep into the low 50s, schoolie striped bass and holdover fish wake up in the rivers and back channels. Soft plastics on 3/8–1 oz jig heads, small swimming plugs, and bloodworm-style baits shine along bulkheads and creek mouths. April into May brings a stronger push of bigger stripers and the first weakfish, with the best bites typically on moving water at dawn, dusk, and at night around bridge lights.

By late spring and summer, the focus shifts toward fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, and mixed bottom fishing. Channel edges, drop-offs near shipping lanes, and any irregular bottom in Newark Bay and the Arthur Kill can produce fluke. Drift bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! or natural strips, adjusting weight so you just tick bottom without constantly snagging. Snapper bluefish show up mid-summer, providing fast action for light-tackle anglers casting small metals or spearing under tiny floats along piers and marina mouths.

In fall, baitfish like peanut bunker and mullet flood through the area, and Elizabeth becomes a striped bass and bluefish corridor. Focus on current seams, points created by industrial structures, and bridge abutments. Casting 1–2 oz metal lip swimmers, pencil poppers, and soft-plastic paddle tails into the current and working them back with a moderate retrieve is a proven pattern. Night fishing can be outstanding: target shadow lines and light transitions, letting your lure sweep naturally with the tide.

Habitat and shore access are defined by bulkheads, rock piles, bridge pilings, and dredged channels. Look for:

  • Current breaks behind pilings and corners of piers where bait stacks up.
  • Edges where shallow flats drop quickly into deeper shipping lanes.
  • Warm-water discharges or subtle feeder creeks during the shoulder seasons.

Use medium spinning outfits (15–30 lb braid and 20–40 lb fluorocarbon leaders) for stripers and blues, and lighter 10–15 lb braid for fluke and mixed bottom fishing. In the deep, snag-prone channels, keep your rigs simple: hi-lo bait rigs with bank sinkers for bottom species, and single bucktail or jig-and-teaser setups when targeting fluke to reduce hang-ups.

In these urban waters, tactical timing is critical. Plan trips around the two hours bracketing high or low tide, when current is strongest and fish feed aggressively. Wind against tide will stack short, steep waves in the channels, so pick angles that keep your line tight without dragging your rig unnaturally. Rotate through lures and baits until you match the dominant forage—bunker, spearing, or sandworms are common—and always pay attention to birds and surface nervous water, which often reveal fast-moving schools in the busy waterways around Elizabeth.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Elizabeth area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Newark Bay - 6.08792772338km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 3 main harbours in this area.

Elco Fisherman's Marina - 6.17479313163km, Robbins Reef Yacht Club - 6.54106646095km, Port Newark - 7.42695364579km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Elizabeth. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Elizabeth River - 2.82588411388km , Linden Number One Dam - 3.32730530221km , Old Place Creek - 3.3724050603km , Morses Creek - 3.41716480014km , Arlington Marsh - 3.7920896539km , West Branch Elizabeth River - 3.88775400612km , Peach Orchard Brook - 4.09464356729km , Weequahic Lake - 4.19755164277km , Mariners Marsh - 4.24234836331km , Shooters Island - 4.90257429149km , Piles Creek - 4.93817535547km , Morse Creek - 5.18251543747km , Kill Van Kull - 5.61458421774km , Pralls Island - 6.06708587805km , Newark Bay - 6.08792772338km , Elco Fisherman's Marina - 6.17479313163km , Robbins Reef Yacht Club - 6.54106646095km , Potters Island - 7.05519699882km , Marshes Creek - 7.06157502866km , Pralls Creek - 7.08449090113km , Cross Creek - 7.28082714543km , Rolphs Creek - 7.33677840707km , Port Newark - 7.42695364579km , Jacksons Pond Dam - 7.43234262717km , Neck Creek - 7.55285093748km , Kings Creek - 7.70876715508km , Rahway River - 7.83675975158km , Caseys Creek - 7.84935104202km , Robinsons Branch - 8.00603135507km , Bloodgoods Pond Dam - 8.36794806056km , Springville Creek - 8.75622252349km , Nomahegan Brook - 8.77282719613km , South Branch Rahway River - 8.78440278051km , Brooks Lake - 8.81704670377km , East Branch Rahway River - 9.01122310477km , Martling Lake - 9.1957651058km , Little Fresh Kills - 9.41536635555km , Passaic River - 9.48377112651km , Fresh Kills - 9.49047132289km , Middlesex Reservoir Dam - 9.59064888294km

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