Reef off the New Jersey coast
Bendix is a NJ artificial reef site off Shark River Inlet, named for the Bendix Corporation that donated materials to the reef program. The hard substrate provides structure on an otherwise sandy Mud Hole-adjacent seafloor, attracting sea bass, tautog, and ling (red hake). The site sits within the productive inshore zone frequented by charter boats from Shark River and Belmar marinas on afternoon bottom-fishing trips. Peak season runs spring through late fall for sea bass.
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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 |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Best striper access
point-pleasant-beach
Cape May
Atlantic City
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Check AvailabilityBendix is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Bendix is accessible from Shark River. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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