Greetings cutbait-king!
Depends on what you're fishing for... The surf can give up some nice stripers in May, bluefish in June, sharks in July/August. There is a large party boat fleet at Barnegat Light, and good fluke fishing in the inlet near the lighthouse. IBSP is just north of Barnegat Light, and is one of the best surf fishing areas during the Fall Blitz. The back bay is known for fluke and large weakfish. Crabbing has been so-so in recent years. If its strictly a fishing vacation, take the Fall. If its a family vacation, go in July and hope for the best!
Depends on what you're fishing for... The surf can give up some nice stripers in May, bluefish in June, sharks in July/August. There is a large party boat fleet at Barnegat Light, and good fluke fishing in the inlet near the lighthouse. IBSP is just north of Barnegat Light, and is one of the best surf fishing areas during the Fall Blitz. The back bay is known for fluke and large weakfish. Crabbing has been so-so in recent years. If its strictly a fishing vacation, take the Fall. If its a family vacation, go in July and hope for the best!