Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Fedrick P is a locally named fishing spot off Manasquan Inlet, likely named for a vessel lost in the area or a notable local captain. The ground marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and fluke in the Manasquan Inlet offshore zone. Located at approximately 70–90 feet, the site is a standard-range target for charter boats out of Manasquan Inlet and Point Pleasant. Bottom fishing for sea bass and tautog is most productive in spring and fall.
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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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Recommended tackle for Striped Bass and Bluefish fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

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“The combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.”— Jersey Shore Guide editors
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.

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Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

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Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.

Matrix Shad

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3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.

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Fedrick P is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Fedrick P is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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