Reef off the New Jersey coast
The southwestern shoulder of the Atlantic City Ridge complex, 242 acres roughly 24 nautical miles south-southeast of Absecon Inlet. Sitting off the main line, it picks up fish moving between ridge sections — bonito and albies in the main season, tuna on the warm-water pushes.
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| 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 |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityAtlantic City Ridge is known for Tuna, Bonito, False Albacore.
Atlantic City Ridge is located 7 nm NE (25 degrees T) of the Deepwater Reef touching its NE corner. 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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