Ridge off the New Jersey coast
Ess Ridge snakes along the bottom about 15.4 nautical miles east of Barnegat Inlet — the name follows the ridge's S-curve. Ridgelines this far out gather sea bass and tautog on structure, and passing striped bass use the elevation as a migration waypoint.
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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 |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityEss Ridge is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass.
Ess Ridge is accessible from Barnegat Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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