Canyon off the New Jersey coast
A lump 31 nautical miles SE (120 degrees T) of Y"HA" buoy which separate the traffic between Hudson canyon and Ambrose. Its strange shape is because it follows the 30 fathom depth line goingtill 29 fathom deep. Look for temperature breaks and color changes at the canyon walls.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy material with lumps and wrecks arround ("Bacardi" and Wester " spot) as a bottom type.
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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 |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Billfish (Marlin & Swordfish) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
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Check AvailabilityGeorge's Bank is known for Tuna, Sharks, Billfish, Marlin, Red Hake.
George's Bank is located 31 nm SE (120 degrees T) of Y"HA" buoy which separate the traffic between Hudson canyon and Ambrose.
Canyons are deep-water features that concentrate baitfish and predators. They require offshore-capable vessels and are best fished from charter boats.
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