Canyon off the New Jersey coast
An important Canyon placed South of Hudson Canyon. Without the enormous dropoff shape of Hudson but containing Transatlantic Telecomunication cable in the edges. Ranges from 129 to 900 fathom deep. Look for temperature breaks and color changes at the canyon walls.
The surrounding area area slough shape following the extension of the Canyon with mud and sand in the North of it and just mud in the south of it.
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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 |
Most charters depart from Belmar - Closest to offshore canyons
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Check AvailabilityHendrickson Canyon is known for Tuna, Sharks, Billfish, Marlin.
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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