Buoy Area off the New Jersey coast
A big area located directly outside of the Ambrose Channel, extending slightly to it. Includes the R "1", R"2", R"3", and R "4" buoys. One of its main problems is that it has really heavy boat traffic. Bucktails tipped with Gulp or strip baits are deadly for fluke.
The surrounding area is probably one of the most concurred areas in a traffic of boats meaning.
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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 |
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Check AvailabilityAmbrose Channel is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Striped Bass.
Ambrose Channel is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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