Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
Hilton Castle is an offshore fishing ground in NJ waters near Sandy Hook, named for a vessel or local navigational reference. The ground marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and bluefish in the outer Sandy Hook offshore zone. Tuna and bonito work the area above during summer migration. Charter boats from Sandy Hook and Highlands area marinas reach Hilton Castle on extended offshore runs.
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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 |
Most charters depart from Belmar - Closest to offshore canyons
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Check AvailabilityHilton Castle is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Hilton Castle is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
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