Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Irma is a locally named fishing spot or vessel wreck off Shark River Inlet in NJ offshore waters. Named for a vessel that once worked or sank in the area, this ground marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and bluefish in the Shark River zone. Charter boats from Belmar and Shark River marinas include Irma on their standard bottom-fishing rotation during sea bass and tautog season.
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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 |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Best striper access
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Check AvailabilityIrma is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Irma is accessible from Shark River. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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