Lump off the New Jersey coast
Named for the 19-fathom curve — about 114 feet — this lump sits 31.5 nautical miles east-southeast of Little Egg Inlet, one of the farther bottom rises logged off the central coast. Sea bass and fluke hold the slope; the surface belongs to bluefish, bonito, and false albacore riding the offshore-tinged water.
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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 |
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Recommended tackle for Bluefish and Bonito fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

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PENN
“The combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.”— Jersey Shore Guide editors
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

JOGFFDE

Dr.Fish
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.
3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.

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Reaction Tackle
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19 Fahom Lump is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass, Fluke (Summer Flounder).
19 Fahom Lump is accessible from Little Egg Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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