Lump off the New Jersey coast
Florence is an offshore fishing ground in NJ waters near Sandy Hook, named for a vessel or local captain's reference. The spot marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and bluefish in the Sandy Hook outer offshore zone. Bluefish and bonito work the surface layer during summer migration. Accessible from Sandy Hook and Highlands area marinas on longer offshore runs.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityFlorence is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Florence is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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