Hole off the New Jersey coast
The easternmost of the three Glory Hole records, nearly 38 nautical miles east-southeast of Manasquan Inlet in true offshore water. The depression's rim is the target — tautog and sea bass on the hard edge, striped bass crossing the depth change on their offshore swings.
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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 |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityGlory Hole is known for Tautog, Sea Bass, Striped Bass.
Glory Hole is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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