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Captain Brett Taylor

Captain Brett Taylor is a USCG-licensed OUPV captain, outdoor writer, and inshore fishing specialist with 18 years of experience on Barnegat Bay and New Jersey's coastal waters. An active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and a weekly columnist for On The Water, Captain Brett operates Reel Reaction Charters out of Barnegat Light and Waretown, NJ, combining expert local knowledge with a commitment to education and safety on the water.

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

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Will 2026 Bring More Sea Bass, Bigger Blackfish, and Better Fluking to New Jersey?

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- December 18, 2025

December 18, 2025

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- December 11, 2025

December 11, 2025

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Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- December 4, 2025

December 4, 2025

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