Reef off the New Jersey coast
A spot with the same name iin Cape May, this one is E of Ocean City Reef. 1.5 nautical miles SE (105 degrees T) from NE corner of the reef. Diamond jigs and bucktails work well on the structure.
The surrounding characteristics are composed by sandy 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 |
| 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 |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Cape May
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Check AvailabilityCoral Bottom is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, Tautog.
Coral Bottom is located 1.5 nm SE (105 degrees T) from NE corner of the reef. The nearest departure point is Great Egg Inlet.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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