Hole off the New Jersey coast
Spot N of Mud Hole area. 8 nautical miles E of Higland Bridge. Follows the 120 feet countour going S. Clam and squid on high-low rigs work great for sea bass.
The bottom characteristics are sandy and clay.
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Also caught here: Catfish
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
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Check Availability17 Fathoms Bank is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish, Red Hake. Other species include Catfish.
17 Fathoms Bank is located 8 nm E of Higland Bridge. The nearest departure point is Sandy Hook.
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