Slough off the New Jersey coast
A narrow, long area 60 nautical miles SE (110 degreees T) from Barnegat Inlet. Gets deeper as you follow the 35 fathom feet depth line. Fish the edges where the slough meets the surrounding bottom.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy material NW of it and deeper but also plain in the SE with a big slope.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Billfish (Marlin & Swordfish) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
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Check Availability30 Fathom Slough is known for Tuna, Sharks, Billfish, Marlin.
30 Fathom Slough is located 60 nm SE.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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