Reef off the New Jersey coast
This is the SouthernEastern lump of a group of 3. 11.5 nautical miles SE of the SE corner of Cape May Reef. It follows the 60 feet deep line and decreases to 56 feet Diamond jigs and bucktails work well on the structure.
It is sandy and shelly in the Southern part of it with a slough that can go till 117 ft. deep. The Northern part is more plain and sandy bottom.
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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 |
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East Lump is located 11.5 nm SE of the SE corner of Cape May Reef. The nearest departure point is Hereford 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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