Reef off the New Jersey coast
The Atlantic City Reef site spans over 3,200 acres about 10.5 nautical miles southeast of Absecon Inlet. Deployed structure scattered across the footprint carries the sea bass and tautog fishing here — locate individual pieces rather than drifting blind, and rotate spots as each yields.
The surrounding area is sandy and partly with shells.
Also caught here: All Fish
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityAtlantic City Reef is known for Sea Bass, Tautog. Other species include All Fish.
Atlantic City Reef is located 8.5 nm from shore between Absecon Inlet (8. The nearest departure point is Absecon Inlet.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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