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Ship Bottom Waterfront Park Fishing Pier

Address: Ship Bottom Waterfront Park Fishing Pier, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

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A free borough fishing and crabbing pier at Waterfront Park. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

Common species: Summer Flounder, Weakfish, Blue Crab, Bluefish

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

Ship Bottom Waterfront Park is at the bayfront end of 8th Street, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008, on Manahawkin Bay (Long Beach Island). From the Garden State Parkway Exit 63, take NJ-72 East across the causeway to Long Beach Island; turn right on Central Avenue to 8th Street, then left to the bayfront.

Parking

Free borough parking at the waterfront park. No fishing fee. Open year-round.

Source: Ship Bottom – Parks & Recreation