Slough off the New Jersey coast
A big wavy area in the area between Cape may and Cape Henlopen (Delaware) between Territorial Sea Line and 3 nautical miles line. It contains several narrowed shoals. Note: the coordinates are just the middle point of all area. Bucktails tipped with Gulp or strip baits are deadly for fluke.
The surrounding characteristics are composed by sandy and shelly 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 |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Cape May
Atlantic City
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Check AvailabilityCape May Rips is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder).
Cape May Rips is accessible from Cape May Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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