Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
The northeastern Clear Mar parcel, 23 acres about 4.3 nautical miles east-southeast of the Townsends jetties. The outermost of the three same-named wreck patches carries the same program: anchor over the mark, drop for sea bass, and switch to crab baits when tautog season opens.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy material as a bottom type.
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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 |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
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Check AvailabilityClear Mar is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Sharks.
Clear Mar is located 4 nm SE (125 degrees T) from Townsends Inlet. The nearest departure point is Townsends Inlet.
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
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