Lump off the New Jersey coast
Happy Days is a locally named offshore fishing ground near Sandy Hook in NJ waters. The spot marks productive hard bottom for sea bass, tautog, and bluefish. Named by local captains for its historically reliable catches. Accessible from Sandy Hook or Highlands marinas.
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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 AvailabilityHappy Days is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Happy Days 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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