Slough off the New Jersey coast
A slough formed by an out cropping of the 30 fathom depth line shaped like an elephan's trunk. 50 nautical miles SE (130 degrees T) from Cape May Inlet. Caught along its edges. Summer flounder stack up in sloughs during hot weather.
The surrounding area is composed with sandy material.
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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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Elephant's Trunk is located 50 nm SE (130 degrees T) from Cape May Inlet. The nearest departure point is Hereford Inlet.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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