Reef off the New Jersey coast
A big area that covers from the beach till the W edge of Sandy Hook Reef, and begins at the Highlands Bridge. Contains plenty of rocks and obstructions that help to provide refuge for fish. The sand is hard.
The surrounding area is characterized with rocky and gravel material as a bottom type.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| 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 |
| Scup (Porgy) | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) and Sea Bass fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

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PENN
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

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FUSIGO
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.

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TRUSCEND
3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.
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Armary Rocks is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, Tautog, Scup (Porgy).
Armary Rocks is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at Armary Rocks.
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