Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
Barge is an artificial reef site off Sandy Hook, NJ, consisting of a sunken barge hull that has been colonized by sea bass, tautog, and porgy since its sinking. The steel structure provides hard substrate on an otherwise sandy bottom. Striped bass and bluefish work the edges during migration. Accessible on a short run from Sandy Hook Bay, Keyport, or Leonardo marinas.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityBarge is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Barge is accessible from Sandy Hook. 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.
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