Reef off the New Jersey coast
The middle M. Lump parcel, 28 acres essentially overlapping its northeastern twin southeast of Townsends Inlet. Fish it as one piece with the adjoining lump — short fluke drifts across the rise, eyes up for busting fish.
The surrounding characteristics are composed by sandy material as a bottom type.
Also caught here: Spanish mukel
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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 |
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityM. Lump is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore. Other species include Spanish mukel.
M. Lump is located 6.5 nm NE from the NE corner of Wildwood Reef. The nearest departure point is Townsends 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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