Reef off the New Jersey coast
So named because the area surrounds the R"2" buoy 5 nautical miles E from the barnegat Inlet. 1.5 nautical miles E of the E edge of Barnegat light Reef. Work the reef edges where predators ambush baitfish.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy material as a bottom type with a reck in 1.5 nm SE of the buoy.
Also caught here: Blackfish
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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 |
| 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 AvailabilityBarnegat Ringe Bouy is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Other species include Blackfish.
Barnegat Ringe Bouy is located 5 nm E from the barnegat Inlet. The nearest departure point is Barnegat 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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