Brigantine Shoal
Lump off the New Jersey coast
Location
About This Ground
A very big area of lumps and slough off of Brigantine Beach. It covers 1.5 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles from the beach. The southern margin begins 2.5 nautical miles NE (87 degrees T) of Absecon Inlet. The area is composed of hard sand. The up-current side often holds the most fish.
The surroundings are plains offshore of it and in the inshore of it is both slough and lumps structures.
Target Species
Also caught here: Croaker, Mackerel
Best Times to Fish
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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 |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
Bottom Composition
Charters to Fish Brigantine Shoal
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
The Gambler
point-pleasant-beach
- ✓Family operation since 1949
- ✓Widest party boat in class
Miss Chris Boats
Cape May
- ✓Three daily departure times
- ✓Air-conditioned 80-foot vessel
Highroller Fishing
Atlantic City
- ✓No Seasick Guarantee
- ✓Only back bay party boat in AC
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Check AvailabilityInshore Tackle for Brigantine Shoal
Inshore tackle for back-bay and jetty
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) and Bluefish fishing.
Inshore Spinning Combo (7 ft)
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.
PENN
Penn Pursuit V Travel Spinning Reel 7' 3-PieceFishing Rod Combo, Graphite Composite Rod Blank Construction, EVA Handles
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Penn Pursuit V Spinning Reel and 7' 2-Piece Fishing RodCombo, Graphite Composite Rod Blank Construction, EVA Handles
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Inshore Bucktail Jig
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
kmucutie
kmucutie 5 pcs bucktail Jigs Saltwater or Freshwater Bait,for bass flounder fluke Striper Fishing Lure (All White Color, 1 OZ)
kmucutie
kmucutie 5 pcs bucktail Jigs Saltwater or Freshwater Bait,for bass flounder fluke Striper Fishing Lure (All White Color, 2 OZ)
Inshore Surface Plug
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.
Inshore Soft Plastic
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.
Matrix Shad
Matrix Shad Original 3 Inch Fishing Lure for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bass - Paddle Tail Swimbaits for Freshwater and Saltwater - Magneto - 8 Count Bag (Pack of 1)
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Vhxmaizxn 30pcs Soft Plastic Fishing Lures Paddle Tail Swimbaits Soft Baits Lure for Bass Crappie Trout Shad Freshwater Saltwater Fishing Mixed 3.5 Inch 4.7 Inch Swim Bait Kit with Box
Inshore Tackle Bag
3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Brigantine Shoal?
Brigantine Shoal is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Weakfish. Other species include Croaker, Mackerel.
How do I get to Brigantine Shoal?
Brigantine Shoal is located 3 nm from the beach. The nearest departure point is Brigantine Inlet.
What makes Brigantine Shoal a good fishing spot?
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
Quick Info
- Type
- Lump
- Nearest Inlet
- Brigantine Inlet
- Location
- 3 nm from the beach
- Size
- 3,313 acres
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Fishing Reports
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