Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
A very big area that starts directly off the beach and goes all the way offshore till 18 feet depth line. Starts almost in Absecon Inlet through North. The northern end is hard bottom and it's sandy in the South. Bucktails tipped with Gulp or strip baits are deadly for fluke.
The surrounding area is characterized with hard sand material as a bottom type.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) and Weakfish fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

PENN
“The combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.”— Jersey Shore Guide editors

PENN
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.

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kmucutie
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

JOGFFDE

Dr.Fish
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.

TRUSCEND

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3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.

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KastKing
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Brigantine Hotel is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Weakfish.
Brigantine Hotel is accessible from Brigantine Inlet. 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.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at Brigantine Hotel.
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