New Jersey Kayaking

Seals & Dolphins

Harbor Seal

Harbor seals are not uncommon in the winter, but kayaking is, so don't expect to encounter them when you are out for a paddle.

-- Wikipedia

Common Dolphin

On the other hand, the Common Dolphin prefers warmer weather, and can be seen all through kayaking season. They go south for the winter.

-- Wikipedia

Mammals, Wildlife,

Navesink River

Navesink River
( 40.36255, -74.05148 )

Navesink River - Fair Haven ( 40.36647, -74.04204 )
Navesink River - Red Bank ( 40.35212, -74.06980 )
Navesink River - Rumson (E) ( 40.37649, -73.99990 )
Navesink River - Rumson (W) ( 40.37650, -74.01310 )
Shadow Lake - Middletown ( 40.34698, -74.10476 )
Swimming River - Middletown ( 40.34831, -74.08318 )
Swimming River - Red Bank ( 40.33838, -74.08815 )

The Navesink River is more like a big brackish lake, except where it narrows-down and connects to Raritan Bay. While it is tidal, most of the river has negligible current, although it is wide enough to get choppy if the wind is strong. The water is generally clean, unlike the nearby Swimming River. Boat traffic is not too bad either.

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