White marlin fishing out of Belmar is part of the offshore exotics trip, and the fish are released after capture. The named structure runs from Sea Girt Reef out to the Mud Hole, and one local charter lists white marlin.
Where boats run for white marlin out of Belmar
Boats out of Belmar run the offshore exotics trip. The route passes named structure you can mark on the chart, covered in the next section. Chart work helps you decide where to look, but it doesn’t promise fish.
The offshore exotics trip
Use the grounds below as reference points along the way and plan the run from them.
- Mark the inshore reefs first, then the Shark River Reef area, then the Mud Hole edge.
- Use the depths in the next section to read the bottom as you go.
- Check the official marine forecast for wind, wave height and period before you commit to the run.
When they are around
White marlin timing follows the movements of the species. Seasonality and biology are covered in the white marlin species guide, and the regional picture is in white marlin in the Atlantic Northeast (see also the Atlantic Northeast region guide).
Grounds and structure off Belmar
These are the named grounds and structure near Belmar, listed from inshore out.
| Ground | Type | Depth | Position as given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Girt Reef | reef | 60 ft (60 to 75 ft) | 3.6 nm off Sea Girt |
| Klondike | underwater ridge | – | Under the Sea Girt Reef |
| Shark River Reef | reef | 125 ft | 15.6 nm off Manasquan |
| Stolt Dagali | wreck | 130 ft | Near the Shark River Reef, close to the Mud Hole edge |
| Mud Hole | deep feature | 240 ft | – |
| Arundo Wreck | wreck | 90 ft (lies in 90 to 150 ft) | Eastern end of the Mud Hole |
| Oil Wreck (Ayuruoca) | wreck | 170 ft | In the Mud Hole area |
| IP Goulandris | wreck | 190 ft | Midway through the Mud Hole |
The Mud Hole edge can be read on the Chart Contours layer. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Sea Girt Reef and the Klondike
Sea Girt Reef lies 3.6 nautical miles off Sea Girt in 60 to 75 ft. The reef sits atop the Klondike, an underwater ridge.
Shark River Reef and the Stolt Dagali
Shark River Reef sits in 125 ft, 15.6 nautical miles off Manasquan. The Stolt Dagali lies in 130 ft, near the reef and close to the Mud Hole edge, which links the reef to the Mud Hole.
The Mud Hole and its wrecks
The Mud Hole is the deepest named ground on the list, at 240 ft. Three wrecks mark it, listed here from the eastern end to midway:
- Arundo Wreck sits at the eastern end of the Mud Hole and lies in 90 to 150 ft.
- Oil Wreck (Ayuruoca) lies in 170 ft in the Mud Hole area.
- IP Goulandris lies in 190 ft, midway through the Mud Hole.
These are reference points for reading the ground and do not indicate where fish will be.
How white marlin are fished from Belmar
The local practice is simple to state: on the exotics trip, white marlin are released after capture. Other billfish technique is covered in the billfish guides.
Released after capture
White marlin caught on the exotics trip are released. For methods beyond the local practice, see the billfish guides.
Who fishes for white marlin out of Belmar
A crewed trip is the shortest way to see the local practice before you run it on your own boat.
Fin-ominal Charters
Fin-ominal Charters out of Belmar lists white marlin. Capt. Jared runs two boats:
- A 55 foot Custom Carman
- A 101 foot Custom Sport Yacht
FAQ: white marlin out of Belmar
How far out is the Shark River Reef?
Shark River Reef sits 15.6 nautical miles off Manasquan, in 125 ft. The Stolt Dagali lies nearby in 130 ft, close to the Mud Hole edge.
What is the deepest named ground off Belmar?
The Mud Hole, at 240 ft. Three wrecks mark it: Arundo Wreck in 90 to 150 ft, Oil Wreck (Ayuruoca) in 170 ft and IP Goulandris in 190 ft.
Are white marlin kept out of Belmar?
On the exotics trip, white marlin are released after capture. Check the state and federal rules before fishing.
Which local charter lists white marlin?
Fin-ominal Charters, with Capt. Jared. The boats are a 55 foot Custom Carman and a 101 foot Custom Sport Yacht.
Is there a buoy to check before the run?
No NOAA buoy or tide station was named for this port. Read wind, wave height and period on the official NWS marine forecast before you go, and recheck it close to departure.
