Slough off the New Jersey coast
A long, narrow spot 12 nautical miles NE (60 degrees T) from "Lobster Claw" spot. 58 nautical miles SE (105 degrees T) from Absecon Inlet. Follows the 40 fathom deep line. Goes till 47 fathom deep. Fish the edges where the slough meets the surrounding bottom.
The surrounding area is plain but increases the slope going offshore; in the SE of it there are several lumps and sloughs.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
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Check Availability40 Fathom Rips is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Weakfish.
40 Fathom Rips is located 12 nm NE (60 degrees T) from "Lobster Claw" spot.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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