Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area
Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, also known as the Manasquan Dog Beach, is a beautiful and dog-friendly beach area along the Manasquan River inlet. It offers calm waters ideal for dogs to play and swim, and a welcoming atmosphere for both pet owners and general visitors. The area includes wheelchair accessible parking, picnic spots, and hiking trails suitable for kids. Visitors appreciate the provision of waste pickup bags and the peaceful, natural environment that features bird watching and scenic sunsets. Parking is available nearby, with free street parking and limited lot parking. It is a popular spot but maintains a relaxed vibe, perfect for a day out with your dog.
Reviews
A gorgeous location for a sunset. We saw a swan and a lot of birds, it’s a conservation area. A part of the beach is allowed for dogs and there is a bit where dogs aren’t allowed but people are welcome to watch birds.
There’s a parking nearby and two trails that lead to this beach. Peaceful and magical.
We usually go to Island Beach State Park with our dog, but the wind wasn’t cooperating and the flies were terrible so we came to Fisherman’s Cove. Dogs were well behaved and owners were responsible. We went on a Tuesday and Wednesday and it wasn’t that busy. Make sure you bring a swim leash– it makes it so much easier. Easy water entry for both dogs and humans. Lots of fun, a good atmosphere, and nice conversations with other dog people.
Brining a long lead is a must to have any fun with your dog on the beach or in the water.
The guy who’s been patrolling this beach for years drives around with a atv and instead of walking, drives it around in circles almost running you over to drive up to people at 20 miles an hour simply to make sure your well behaved dog needs to be leashed.
You know what’s worse than dogs off leash—a fast driving lazy patrol person driving between people relaxing on a beach almost running your feet over. How is this atv driving around less destructive to the natural preservation than dogs?
Nice beach.
Free street parking.
Limited time parking in the parking lot provided.
Multiple areas available for fishing.
Nice beach for surfers, fishermen, and your average beach goer.
Also a separate beach designated for pets.
A decent bathroom, which is more than what most beaches and fishing spots provide.
Sometimes it can get noisy because there are a lot of regulars that come here, especially the group resembling the entire cast of The Sopranos.
It’s hilarious listening to their conversations.
I found the Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area quite by accident one year, but we just refer to it as the Manasquan Dog Beach.
It’s, as the name implies, a dog-friendly beach. The park provides waste pickup bags to keep the beach clean and it is a terrific spot to let your dog play in the sand and water.
It’s really the inlet for the Manasquan River, so the water is always fairly calm, even with boats on the water. I hesitate to review the beach, though, for fear of it becoming too popular.
There is always a mix of pet owners, pet-free beachgoers, and fishermen (though they are a little further up the beach in a “no dog allowed” zone). It’s the perfect spot to bring your four-legged family members to enjoy a day at the ocean.