Reef off the New Jersey coast
This is another spot, with the same name as one in Cape May, placed between "Manasquan Ridge" spot and "SE lump". It is 4.5 nautical miles E (90 degrrees T) from the SE corner of Alex Carlson Reef. Work the reef edges where predators ambush baitfish.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy material as a bottom type except for the lumps ("Manasquan Ridge", and "SE Lump")
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityEast Lump is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore.
East Lump is located 4.5 nm E. The nearest departure point is Manasquan 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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