Reef off the New Jersey coast
The northwesternmost of the three Little Italy grounds, a 134-acre patch about 15.4 nautical miles east-southeast of Manasquan Inlet; its two siblings lie southeast. This is transition water — bluefish and bonito at the surface, sharks on the summer chunk, and tuna within reach when the warm water sets up.
The surrounding area is sandy material.
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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 |
| 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 AvailabilityLittle Italy is known for Bluefish, Tuna, Sharks, Bonito, False Albacore.
Little Italy is located 15 nm (92 degree T) from Mantoloking (sewer). 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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