Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Brencen is a locally named fishing ground off Shark River Inlet, likely named for a vessel or local fishing notable. The spot marks productive hard-bottom structure in the Shark River offshore zone for sea bass, tautog, and bluefish. Located in the 80–100 foot depth range typical of Shark River offshore targets, Brencen is accessible from Belmar and Shark River marinas on standard bottom-fishing trips during peak season.
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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 AvailabilityBrencen is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Brencen is accessible from Shark River. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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