Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
The Light Ship Wreck rests 37.5 nautical miles east of Sandy Hook in far-offshore bottom. A wreck this isolated is a beacon: sea bass and tautog pack the structure, sharks patrol the perimeter in summer, and stripers visit on their deeper migration lanes.
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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 |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
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Check AvailabilityLight Ship Wreck is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Sharks.
Light Ship Wreck is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
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