Lump off the New Jersey coast
Joe's Spot is a locally named fishing ground in NJ offshore waters near Barnegat Inlet. The spot marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and fluke, named after a local captain. Charter boats from Barnegat Light and Barnegat Inlet regularly include this area on bottom-fishing trips.
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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 AvailabilityJoe's Spot is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Joe's Spot 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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