Buoy Area off the New Jersey coast
A Buoy marks open water 17.2 nautical miles east-southeast of Manasquan Inlet, a long mid-shore run that puts it into tuna territory in good years. Its northern namesake sits off Shark River to the northeast. Bluefish, bonito, and false albacore are the reliable targets around the mark itself.
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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 |
| 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 |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityA Buoy is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Tuna, Striped Bass.
A Buoy is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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