Hempstead Town Reef

Reef off the New Jersey coast

788 acresArea

North ShoreRegion

300-432 ftDepth

Location

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About This Ground

Placed 3.3 nautical miles S of Jones Beach State Park(NY). Size: 744 acres. Material: 11 vessels. Adrydock. Surplus armored vehicles. Concrete rubble. 2 steel barges. Comments: Seven wooden barges placed over 20 years ago have mostly disintegrated Diamond jigs and bucktails work well on the structure.

The surrounding area is make up of sand

Bottom Composition

sand

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Gear for Offshore Fishing

Essential gear for fishing this ground.

Offshore Trolling Rod

Heavy-duty rod for tuna, mahi, and billfish. 30-50lb class.

Penn

Penn International VI Trolling Rod 20-30lb

Penn

Penn Senator Boat Casting Rod

Conventional Reel (30-50 class)

Heavy-duty conventional reel for offshore trolling and jigging.

Penn

Penn Squall II Star Drag Conventional Reel

Penn

Penn Squall Level Wind Conventional Reel

Fighting Belt & Harness

Essential for battling big fish. Reduces fatigue on long fights.

Braid

Braid Fighting Belt Brute Buster

AFTCO

AFTCO Maxforce Fighting Belt

Gaff Hook

Landing tool for big fish. 3-4 foot handle for boat use.

AFTCO

AFTCO Aluminum Gaff Hook 4ft

Sea Striker

Sea Striker Aluminum Gaff 3ft

Trolling Lures & Spreader Bars

Skirted lures and spreader bars for tuna and mahi.

Williamson

Williamson Tuna Catcher Rigged 5.5" Trolling Lure

Williamson

Williamson Tuna Catcher Kit (4 Pack)

Insulated Fish Bag

Keep your catch cold on the ride home. Fits in boat storage.

Fishpond

FISHPOND Pescado Insulated Fish Kill Bag

Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops Insulated Fish Cooler Bag

Wire Leaders

Essential for toothy fish like wahoo and king mackerel.

American Fishing Wire

American Fishing Wire Surfstrand 1x7 Stainless Leader

Seaguar

Seaguar Fluorocarbon Leader Material 80lb

Offshore Tackle Bag

Large, waterproof bag for organizing offshore tackle.

Plano

Plano Weekend Series 3700 Tackle Bag

Shimano

Shimano Blackmoon Fishing Backpack

Diamond Jigs

Classic vertical jig for sea bass, cod, and bottom fish.

Williamson

Williamson Abyss Speed Jig

Tsunami

Tsunami Diamond Jig 4oz

Circle Hooks (Offshore)

Required for many species. Better hookups, easier release.

Mustad

Mustad Demon Perfect Inline Circle Hook 7/0 (100 Pack)

Mustad

Mustad Demon Perfect Wide Gap Circle Hook 7/0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Hempstead Town Reef?

Hempstead Town Reef is located 3.3 nm S of Jones Beach State Park(NY). The nearest departure point is Sandy Hook.

What makes Hempstead Town Reef a good fishing spot?

Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.

Quick Info

Type: Reef
Nearest Inlet: Sandy Hook
Location: 3.3 nm S of Jones Beach State Park(NY)
Depth: 300-432 ft
Size: 788 acres

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Fishing Reports

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