A friend of mine grew up in New Jersey and goes back once or twice a year to fish the beaches (Island Beach State Park area). Unfortunately his spring trip this year was just a couple days early. The reports from Memmorial Day weekend are fantastic. Here are two local baitshops that report weigh ins on their websites. Think of how many fish were caught that were not brought to these shops. Many fish in the 30's and some to 50.
I hope they get here soon! Enjoy!
http://www.bettyandnicks.com/framed.shtml
http://grumpystackle.com/fishingreports/