NJShore Guide

Acid Waters

Reef off the New Jersey coast

2,666 acresArea
4Species
North ShoreRegion
55-75 ftDepth

Location

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About This Ground

Acid Waters is a colloquially named fishing area in NJ waters off Sandy Hook, known among local captains for consistently productive bottom fishing. The name may refer to a past industrial discharge site or simply a local nickname for a particularly aggressive stretch of bottom. Sea bass and tautog concentrate on hard-bottom structure, with bluefish and bonito active above during summer. Charter boats from Sandy Hook and Highlands marinas include this area on their regular offshore rotation.

Target Species

Best Times to Fish

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SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Striped BassOffOffGoodPeakPeakGoodOffOffGoodPeakPeakGood
BluefishOffOffOffGoodPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakGoodOffOff
Summer Flounder (Fluke)OffOffOffOffGoodPeakPeakPeakGoodOffOffOff
Black Sea BassOffOffOffOffPeakPeakGoodGoodPeakPeakGoodOff
Peak Season
Good Season
Off Season

Charters to Fish Acid Waters

Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Best striper access

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The Gambler

point-pleasant-beach

Party Boat
  • Family operation since 1949
  • Widest party boat in class
$60/person$

Miss Chris Boats

Cape May

Party Boat
  • Three daily departure times
  • Air-conditioned 80-foot vessel
$50/person$

Highroller Fishing

Atlantic City

Party Boat
  • No Seasick Guarantee
  • Only back bay party boat in AC
$50/person$

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Inshore Tackle for Acid Waters

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch at Acid Waters?

Acid Waters is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.

How do I get to Acid Waters?

Acid Waters is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.

What makes Acid Waters a good fishing spot?

Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.

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