Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Blackie is a locally named fishing spot or vessel wreck off Absecon Inlet in south NJ offshore waters. Named by local captains, this ground marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and fluke in the Atlantic City offshore zone. Charter boats from Atlantic City and Absecon Inlet marinas include Blackie in their standard bottom-fishing rotation during sea bass and fluke season.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Check AvailabilityBlackie is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Weakfish, Sea Bass.
Blackie is accessible from Absecon Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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