When wahoo are around Beach Haven
Wahoo out of Beach Haven are a trolling catch on offshore canyon trips, fished on grounds that run from Hudson Canyon to Wilmington Canyon. There is no dedicated wahoo program here.
For timing and biology, see the wahoo species guide. For when the fish push this far north, see the regional timing and range for the Northeast (see also the wider Atlantic Northeast guide).
Where Beach Haven boats run for wahoo
The grounds run from Hudson Canyon to Wilmington Canyon, and Captain Dave’s names wahoo as a catch on its offshore trips. The water between the port and the canyons is structure you cross on the way out or fish on other days.
For inlet and port context, start with the Beach Haven port page. Check the official marine forecast before every run.
Grounds and structure between port and canyon
The named structure near Beach Haven consists of reef sites and the wrecks inside them. Wahoo are named from the canyon trips, not from these grounds.
Reef sites and wrecks
The nearshore reefs hold the following:
| Name | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Little Egg Inlet Reef (Little Egg Reef) | 50 ft | Off Little Egg Inlet |
| Jessie C (crew boat) | Within Little Egg Reef | |
| Garden State South Reef | 55 to 65 ft | 5.1 nautical miles off Spray Beach |
| Rhino (crew boat) | 65 ft | Within Garden State South Reef |
| Ocean Wreck Divers I (USCG 44-foot patrol boat) | 60 ft | Within Garden State South Reef |
| VHFC patrol boat | 80 ft | Within Garden State South Reef |
Other names local boats use
Local boats also know Triple Wrecks and Mud Hole.
Reading positions on the chart
Chart layers are not meant for navigation. Check reef and wreck positions against your official chart and the Chart Contours layer.
How wahoo are fished locally
No wahoo-specific method is described locally. The operator lists wahoo among its canyon trolling catches, so wahoo are a bonus fish on a trolling day built around something else. For the species those days are usually built around, see the other offshore gamefish.
Who fishes for wahoo out of Beach Haven
Two local listings name wahoo: the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association and Captain Dave’s.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association
The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association listings include Benita J (Capt. Dave Wittenborn) and Miss Beach Haven (Capt. Steve Palmer).
Benita J and Captain Dave’s
Benita J, captained by Dave Wittenborn, appears in the association listing and also runs under Captain Dave’s Beach Haven – LBI Fishing Charters. Captain Dave’s offshore canyon trips name wahoo as a catch on the Hudson Canyon to Wilmington Canyon grounds.
FAQ: wahoo fishing out of Beach Haven
Do wahoo show up on the nearshore reefs?
Wahoo are not named from Little Egg Reef or Garden State South Reef. They are named from canyon trips between Hudson and Wilmington canyons. The reefs sit at 50 ft and 55 to 65 ft.
How far do Beach Haven boats run for wahoo?
The grounds run from Hudson Canyon to Wilmington Canyon. Garden State South Reef sits 5.1 nautical miles off Spray Beach, but it is nearshore structure and not part of the wahoo run.
Is wahoo a targeted fishery here?
No. Wahoo come up as a trolling catch on canyon trips, and there is no dedicated wahoo program.
Which charters list wahoo?
The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association listings include Benita J (Capt. Dave Wittenborn) and Miss Beach Haven (Capt. Steve Palmer). Benita J also runs as Captain Dave’s Beach Haven – LBI Fishing Charters.
Where are the rules?
Check the New Jersey regulations page and the federal dolphin and wahoo rules before you fish. The canyons are federal waters, so both can apply.
