Beach Haven, NJ · Est. 1976
Fresh bait, good gear & 50 years of fish stories.
The last tackle shop before the Beach Haven boat ramp — stocked for the surf, the bay and offshore.
Proudly celebrating 50 years in business
Small shop. Full tackle box.
Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven, NJ, is a small shop proudly celebrating 50 years in business! While we may be modest in size, we make up for it with a full and well-rounded selection of bait, tackle, and apparel. Whether you're preparing for a day on the water or just stocking up on essentials, we're here to help meet your fishing needs with friendly service and reliable gear.
We carry a wide variety of gear for surf fishermen, as well as supplies for boaters and offshore fishing. In addition, we offer a complete selection of crabbing equipment and everything you need for bayside fishing.
We are the last tackle shop before the Beach Haven boat ramp.
Jingles Daily Fishing Report
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
It’s a beautiful, sunny, cooler morning here in Beach Haven today!
🌊 Low tide is at 11:04AM and 11:46PM. High tide is at 4:48AM and 5:09PM.
WE HAVE LIVE EELS!!
The 72nd Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic continues with some weekend weigh-ins here at Jingles. Shawn Gallen and John Sullivan had twin kingfish and on Friday Pat Gallen weighed in a weakfish. Saturday, Danyaal strikes again with a striped bass and a tog. Then yesterday Peg Bucci from SCB&T weighed in another tog and Shawn Gallen had another kingfish! So the big fish are not here yet but there is some action! Register online at www.lbisfc.com or instore at Jingles Bait & Tackle, Surf City Bait & Tackle or Fisherman’s HQ. With registration you receive a Hat, a decal, and lots of opportunities to win $$ with daily and weekly prizes available.
Don’t forget your bait bucket – If you do not have one, we have Jingles Bait Buckets for just $3! AND Send us your pictures and fishing reports to Instagram, FaceBook or jinglesbait@comcast.net.
Right now in Beach Haven
Ocean-side (LBI Surf)
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Bay-side (Mordecai Island)
Beach Haven Coast Guard Station, Little Egg Harbor, NJ
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Catching fish? Send your reports and fish pictures to us.
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What's happening at Jingles
October 7, 2026
Jingles IN-STORE FLUKE TOURNAMENT – WINNERS!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS! First Place – 50% – Pat Norton Second Place – 30% – Cheri Hebert Third Place – 20% – Dan Sweeney Fourth Place – $25 Jingles Gift Card – Dan Sweeney Total Pool to date – $640 Come join the…
September 4, 2026
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 – WE LIVE EELS!!
Don’t forget your bait bucket. If you do not have one, we have Jingles Bait Buckets for just $3! Catching fish?? Send us your reports and pictures to jinglesbait@comcast.net, Facebook or Instagram messenger!
September 1, 2026
72nd Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic Tournament is ON!!
The 72nd Annual Fall Surf Fishing Tournament runs from August 29th to November 29, 2026. Last year’s new format was a success and we are excited to see even more competition on the beaches this fall. Be sure to review…
August 26, 2026
JINGLES 2026 FALL IN-STORE TOURNAMENT!!
Here’s hoping the fall fishing is as GREAT as the spring!! Coinciding with the 72nd Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic, the dates and info are following: STARTS: Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 12 AM ENDS: Sunday, November 29,…
April 23, 2026
It’s that time to get your CLEAN & GREASE
Don’t get caught with a rough reel while you are bringing in that big striped bass! Don’t let your reel get like this! Make sure that reel runs smoothly all spring long with a CLEAN & GREASE.
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association
BHCFA Reports
8/29/2026
BHCFA Junior Mates Program – by Jim Hutchinson Sr.
8/24/2026
BHCFA Fishing Report – August 22, 2026 – by Jim Hutchinson Sr.
8/17/2026
BHCFA Fishing Report – August 15, 2026 – by Jim Hutchinson Sr.
Tips and Tackle
Fish smarter
HOW TO MEASURE A STRIPED BASS
We always want to measure a striped bass correctly to abide by New Jersey State Salt Water Regulations. A keeper striped bass measures between 28″ and 31″. To measure a striped bass: 1 – Lay it flat on the measuring…
Help Striped Bass Survive Catch and Release – On the Water Magazine
Despite our best intentions, stripers experience stress and physical injury during capture and handling and, depending on the degree of these impacts, may not survive.
Reminder – Do’s and Dont’s for Catch & Release
With all of the striped bass action over the last couple of weeks, I just want to remind everyone of the proper way to handle a striped bass when it is going to be released.
From the shop & the beach
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1214 N Bay Avenue
North Beach Haven, NJ 08008
- Monday
- 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Proud member of the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club and the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce. Proud sponsor of the 6th Annual BHMTC Tuna Open (June 13-20), the 57th Annual BHMTC White Marlin Invitational (Aug 10-15) and the NJ Fishing Club.