Reef off the New Jersey coast
A rectangular area perpendicular to the shore between Little egg Inlet (9.1 nautical miles, 64 degrees T) and Barnegat Light Inlet (11.1 nautical miles, 198 degrees T). The E side contains tanks, tires units(diving not suggested). The W side contains 6 vessels,tanks and tire Work the reef edges where predators ambush baitfish.
The surrounding area is sandy and shelly materials.
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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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Check AvailabilityGarden State South Reef is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, Tautog.
Garden State South Reef is accessible from Little Egg Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at Garden State South Reef.
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