Reef off the New Jersey coast
3 Sisters is a well-known NJ reef site off Sandy Hook, named for three distinct structure groupings or bottom features on the same grounds. The triple-structure layout creates multiple anchor points and an extended fishable zone for sea bass, tautog, and striped bass. Bluefish and bonito work the surface above during summer migration. Charter boats from Sandy Hook and Highlands marinas regularly target the 3 Sisters on afternoon bottom-fishing trips.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| 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 |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Best striper access
point-pleasant-beach
Cape May
Atlantic City
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Check Availability3 Sisters is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
3 Sisters is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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