Lump off the New Jersey coast
The East Lumps rise from the bottom 8.5 nautical miles southeast of Manasquan Inlet. The lump field breaks current on every stage of tide, stacking bait in the eddies — fluke and sea bass sit low, bluefish and bonito work the seams above.
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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 |
| 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 AvailabilityEast Lumps is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass, Fluke (Summer Flounder).
East Lumps is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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