Buoy Area off the New Jersey coast
As its name suggests, this area is formed between the two end buoys( RW"A" and RW"S") of the Channel in the NY/NJ Inlet. It contanis some obstructions correctly marked in the nautical charts. Bucktails tipped with Gulp or strip baits are deadly for fluke.
The surrounding aera is characterized by heavy traffic of boats because of the exit/entrance NY harbor.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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End Between Channel is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, Tautog.
End Between Channel is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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