Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
Crane Barge is a sunken or abandoned construction crane barge resting on the NJ outer shelf offshore from Shark River Inlet. The large steel crane structure provides exceptional vertical relief on a flat sandy bottom, creating dense habitat for sea bass, tautog, and bluefish. Tuna and bonito work the area above during summer. The distinctive crane silhouette makes this a recognizable target for offshore captains from Shark River and Belmar marinas on extended runs.
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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 |
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Check AvailabilityCrane Barge is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Crane Barge is accessible from Shark River. 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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