What is the telephone number for Island Beach State Park, NJ?
Park Headquarters 732-793-0506 Directions to IBSP NJ State Information for IBSP List of Area Motels On-Line Map of IBSP • Q: What is the best tide to fish? There is No best tide however most people and fish prefer the incoming and outgoing high tide. Generally this would be the period 90 minutes before and after high tide. However do not give up on Low tide especially if the currents are strong or the water is rough. • Q: How important are currents? Extremely important, some species of fish including striped bass prefer moving water which offers them some protection as well as baitfish and other food being swept along. Water movement is more important than tide and fish feeding activity will decline during periods of slack water. • Q: What is the best time of day to fish? Any time you can! The best hours are normally at first light (civil twilight) through sunrise and sundown through last light (civil twilight). Some species of fish, such as Striped Bass are nocturnal feeders so the ve
