Lump off the New Jersey coast
Catamount is an offshore fishing ground in NJ waters near Shark River Inlet, a productive hard-bottom area in the NJ outer shelf zone. Sea bass and tautog work the bottom structure while bluefish and bonito patrol the water column above during summer. Accessible from Shark River and Manasquan Inlet on longer offshore runs. A recognizable spot among experienced captains working the NJ outer grounds.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
Most charters depart from Belmar - Closest to offshore canyons
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Check AvailabilityCatamount is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Catamount is accessible from Shark River. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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