Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Fingers is a locally named bottom feature off Barnegat Inlet, named for the finger-like projections of hard bottom or reef material visible on the depth finder. The multi-fingered structure creates numerous current breaks and micro-habitats that concentrate sea bass and tautog throughout the season. Fluke hunt the sandy channels between the fingers in summer. A productive ground for charter boats working the central NJ offshore zone from Barnegat Inlet.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
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Check AvailabilityFingers is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Weakfish, Sea Bass.
Fingers is accessible from Barnegat Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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