Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
A huge area SE of Great Egg Inlet. Contains spots like "The Cigar", "750-square", "Primes Lump", 24-fathom hole", and Deepwater Reef. Drift over the structure with live bait for best results.
The surrounding area is characterized by sandy, shelly, and gravel material as a bottom type.
Also caught here: Dolphin, Wahoo
Click a species row to see fishing methods, regulations, and tips.
| 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 |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Beach blitz proximity
point-pleasant-beach
Cape May
Atlantic City
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Check AvailabilityOffshore tackle for the canyons
Trusted by NJ charter captains
Recommended tackle for Bluefish and Tuna fishing.
50-class conventional combo for tuna trolling at the Hudson Canyon.
Heavy live-bait rod for chunking yellowfin off the Mud Hole.
4-8 oz slow-pitch and speed jigs for tuna and offshore bottom.

Ghanneey

OCEAN CAT
Tuna trolling spreader bars. Short side, long side rigging-ready.

BLUEWING

BLUEWING
Padded gimbal belt + back harness for the long fight on offshore tuna.

GAFFER SPORTFISHING

SANLIKE
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Area around 28 Miles Wreck is known for Bluefish, Tuna, Sharks. Other species include Dolphin, Wahoo.
Area around 28 Miles Wreck is accessible from Absecon Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at Area around 28 Miles Wreck.
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