Reef off the New Jersey coast
EN Rocks is a rocky ledge or hard-bottom feature in NJ waters near Manasquan Inlet. The ledge structure creates excellent habitat for tautog and sea bass, which hold tight to the rocks year-round. Striped bass and bluefish work the current breaks along the edge in spring and fall. Local captains fish this structure with bait and jigs, particularly during the tautog season.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityEN Rocks is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
EN Rocks is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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