Slough off the New Jersey coast
Much smaller than and south of the 1st Jump. 14.5 nautical miles E offshre ((0 degrees Y) of the Hereford Inlet. Follows the 60 feet deep lines. South Jersey grounds benefit from the warmer Gulf Stream influence.
The bottom characteristics are sandy and shelly material.
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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 |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Check Availability2nd Jump is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Weakfish, Sea Bass.
2nd Jump is located 14.5 nm E. The nearest departure point is Townsends Inlet.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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