Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Lido is a locally named fishing spot off Sandy Hook in NJ offshore waters. Named for a vessel or a local reference, this ground marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and porgy. Striped bass and bluefish work the area during spring and fall migration. Accessible from Sandy Hook Bay or Highlands marinas on standard-range offshore runs. A reliable spot among local captains for consistent bottom fishing.
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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 |
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Recommended tackle for Striped Bass and Bluefish fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

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1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

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Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.

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3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.
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Lido is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Lido is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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