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Old 05-14-2017, 03:02 PM
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Default Raritan Bay launching suggestions

I'm planning on taking my 17' Center console out for some blues and striper this coming Saturday. I've never launched in the RB. Any suggestions? I'll be trailering from NE New Jersey.
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Old 05-14-2017, 03:18 PM
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Keyport municipal, Leonardo, or Atlantic Highlands are a few options.
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Old 05-14-2017, 03:52 PM
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Thanks for the recommendations. Any of those that you prefer over the others?
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Old 05-14-2017, 04:10 PM
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Thanks for the recommendations. Any of those that you prefer over the others?
Leonardo is steep. Atlantic Highlands is a further drive, but it is a nice deep water ramp. Keyport Municipal ramp is a decent ramp, but it is shallow during low tides. You have a small boat so that should not make a difference during the right tide. Good luck.
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Old 05-14-2017, 05:55 PM
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Default Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions

There is a free one at Seawarren
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Old 05-14-2017, 06:32 PM
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Carteret ramp is free
Sewaren is free during the week until
Memorial Day then they charge every day
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Old 05-14-2017, 06:49 PM
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Seawaren and Carteret put you in the river and then you need to run down to the bay. Best blue action for us has been toward the front. That being said, I'd recommend Atlantic Highlands. Any of those mentioned will work for you but IMO Leonardo is the least favorable option.
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Old 05-14-2017, 07:10 PM
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There are two ramps in Keyport ( Wagner's and Keyport Marina) on Matawan Creek on the north and south side of the Amboy avenue bridge. The bridge that's closed as it is being rebuilt. Be wary of exposed rock and an un reachable floating dock( at low tide) at the Keyport municipal ramp. If the fish are in the back of the bay use Keyport. If they are closer to the knoll off the hook go to Atlantic Highlands.
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Old 05-14-2017, 08:00 PM
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Thanks for all the input guys. Any chart recommendations for that area?
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Old 05-15-2017, 11:32 AM
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I would recommend Atlantic Highlands over the others.
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