Slough off the New Jersey coast
Irregular area that follows the 30 feet depth line. 3.5 nautical miles SW (200 degrees T) of Cape May Inlet composed of shel too. Bottom rigs work well in the deeper water.
The surrounding area is characterized by sandy and shelly material in the north of it.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) and Weakfish fishing.
Heavy-duty rod for tuna, mahi, and billfish. 30-50lb class.

BETTER LEADER

BETTER LEADER
Heavy-duty conventional reel for offshore trolling and jigging.

PENN

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

GAFFER SPORTFISHING

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

Dutiplus

SANLIKE
Skirted lures and spreader bars for tuna and mahi.

YOTO

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

KRAKEN SUPPLY CO

CWSDXM
Essential for toothy fish like wahoo and king mackerel.

TOOTH SHIELD TACKLE

Drchoer
Large, waterproof bag for organizing offshore tackle.

Plano

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

VMSIXVM

Dr.Fish
Required for many species. Better hookups, easier release.
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Hotel Slough is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Weakfish, Striped Bass, Bluefish.
Hotel Slough is located 3.5 nm SW (200 degrees T) of Cape May Inlet composed of shel too. The nearest departure point is Cape May Inlet.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at Hotel Slough.
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