Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
The Cow Wreck lies nearly 33 nautical miles east-southeast of Manasquan Inlet, a far-offshore wreck mark in open bottom. The structure concentrates sea bass and tautog at depth, and summer shark trips work the surrounding water where the wreck's bait cloud drifts down-current.
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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 AvailabilityCow Wreck is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Sharks.
Cow Wreck is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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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