Not only will you find direct waterfront access onto the northern reaches of the expansive, estuarine Barnegat Bay and a position straddling the broad Metedeconk River but, via the Manasquan River, there’s also a route out towards the Atlantic Ocean for offshore fishing. Brick even boasts a sandy enclave on one of the Jersey Shore’s most beautiful barrier islands with a two-mile stretch of east-facing beach from where you can soak up the sunrise before heading out on your boat.
At 42 miles in length, with tidal flats, deep inlets and swampy shores, Barnegat Bay has to be one of the premier fishing locations on the East Coast. Popular fish species caught here include flounder, weakfish, striped bass and bluefish, while knowledgeable locals will direct you to the best spots for landing hard clams and blue crab, the specialties of this area. There’s plenty of marinas sitting directly on the Bay, including Trader’s Cove and Barnegat Bay Marina either side of the Mantoloking Bridge, that added together offer around 230 wet-slips. Just south of here there’s also the Baywood Marina hidden in a maze of artificial canals that boasts up to 200 slips focused around small fishing boats, bay-boats and day-boats. Head toward the Atlantic to split your time between boat and beach at the Harbour Yacht Club & Marina, a destination located in an artificial cove with 144-slips.
A throng of full-service facilities ring the Downtown area of the city, with docking spots located here including the 200-slip Wehrlen Brothers Marina, the 210-slip Green Cove Marina and the Marina at Beacon 70, a 200-slip deep-water facility with an attached restaurant and a good place to secure seasonal slip rentals. There’s also a set of marinas on the banks of the atmospheric Manasquan River flanking the northern boundary of the city including the family-friendly Safe Harbor, a huge facility with well over 200 slips, an outdoor swimming pool and picnic gazebos. From here you can enjoy the languid backwaters or chart a course to the Manasquan Inlet for intrepid ocean voyaging. If you find yourself in Brick then also make sure to check out the Metedeconk River Yacht Club, a 100-slip private marina that has been at the heart of Brick’s social boating scene since it was founded in 1936. This yacht club hosts a range of races and regattas throughout the year, so make sure to check their schedule before heading to town.
The boating industry in Brick is focuses on marinas, servicing and repairs, with brokers, boat rentals and dock builders rounding out the maritime economy in this part of the world. There’s 22,505 registered boats in the wider Barnegat Bay watershed region, with a significant portion domiciled in Brick and the surrounding area, making this one of the most boat-dense regions in the entire state. Stand out boating events held in Brick include the Kettle Cup Regatta, a thrilling Melges 15 sailing race hosted by the Shore Acres Yacht Club, and the Vivian K. Dooren Jr. Powder Puff Regatta, an all-girls event now into its fifth decade.
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