Lump off the New Jersey coast
Herb Parker is an offshore fishing ground near Barnegat Inlet in NJ waters, named for a local captain or fishing notable. The spot marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and fluke. Charter boats from Barnegat Inlet include this area in their rotation of productive bottom-fishing grounds.
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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 AvailabilityHerb Parker is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Herb Parker is accessible from Barnegat Inlet. 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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