Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Broadcast is a locally named fishing ground off Sandy Hook in NJ offshore waters. The spot marks productive hard-bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and striped bass. The name may refer to a historical radio broadcast structure, a former broadcasting vessel, or simply a local captain's reference. Charter boats from Sandy Hook and Highlands marinas include Broadcast on their regular offshore bottom-fishing rotation.
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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 AvailabilityBroadcast is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Broadcast is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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