Reef off the New Jersey coast
An oval-shaped lump. 14 nautical miles SE (95 degrees T) from the SE corner of the Axel Carlson Reef. Follows the 90 and 95 feet depth lines with surrounding waters 110 feet deep. Diamond jigs and bucktails work well on the structure.
The surrounding charateristics of this area is composed by sandy and gravel material.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityJB's Lump is known for Bluefish, Sharks, Bonito, False Albacore.
JB's Lump is located 14 nm SE (95 degrees T) from the SE corner of the Axel Carlson Reef. The nearest departure point is Manasquan Inlet.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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