Reef off the New Jersey coast
The northern anchor of the six-parcel Atlantic City Ridge complex, 2,250 acres about 22 nautical miles southeast of Absecon Inlet. This is the tuna-water end of the AC grounds: trollers work the ridge line for bonito, false albacore, and — in the right water — tuna pushing along the temperature breaks.
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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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