Lump off the New Jersey coast
A small area 4 nautical miles E (90 degrees T) of the Brigantine Inlet that contains numerous research buoys from the Marine Field Research Station of Rutgers in Tukerton. Placed on a lump that goes till 33 feet deep where the surrounding are 45 feet deep. The up-current side often holds the most fish.
Plain except going south where known and described lumps are placed in there.
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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 |
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
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Check AvailabilityD Bouy is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Weakfish, Striped Bass.
D Bouy is located 4 nm E (90 degrees T) of the Brigantine Inlet that contains numerous research buoys from the Marine Field Research Station of Rutgers in Tukerton. The nearest departure point is Little Egg Inlet.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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