Slough off the New Jersey coast
An area just above the "Fingers" spot in Barnegat region. Follows, as "The Fingers", the 20 fathom depth line going till 24 fathom deep. 7 nautical miles SE from Y"S" buoy which separates Ambrose and Barnegat traffic. Summer flounder stack up in sloughs during hot weather.
The surrounding area is composed by plain area in E and W and lumps in the N and S with sandy and shelly material as a bottom type.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
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Check AvailabilityDusky Hole is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Weakfish.
Dusky Hole is located 7 nm SE from Y"S" buoy which separates Ambrose and Barnegat traffic. The nearest departure point is Barnegat Inlet.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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