Lump off the New Jersey coast
A pretty big area a little bit North of "Five Fathom Bank" spot and 2.5 nautical miles S from the last lump of "Five Fathom Bank". Follows part of the 60 feet depth line, going to the North, the slope of the bottom increases. Vertical jigging produces consistent action.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy and pebble material as a bottom type.
Also caught here: Mackerel
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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 |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityCod Fish Lump is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore. Other species include Mackerel.
Cod Fish Lump is located 2.5 nm S from the last lump of "Five Fathom Bank". The nearest departure point is Cape May Inlet.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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