Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Hankins is a locally named fishing spot off Manasquan Inlet, likely named for a local fishing family or captain notable in the area. The ground marks productive hard-bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and bluefish in the Manasquan offshore zone. Located in the 70–90 foot range, Hankins is accessible from Point Pleasant and Manasquan Inlet marinas on standard-range bottom-fishing trips. Sea bass production peaks in spring and fall.
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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 |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityHankins is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Hankins is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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