Canyon off the New Jersey coast
An area 26 nautical miles SE (125 degrees T) of Y"HA" buoy which separates Hudson Canyon and Ambrose traffic, follows the 30 fathom depth line. Look for temperature breaks and color changes at the canyon walls.
The surrounding area is plenty of good spots and wreecks. Northern of it is plain and without any prime fishing area. The surrounding area is characterized with sandy material as a bottom type.
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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 |
| Billfish (Marlin & Swordfish) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | 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 AvailabilityMako Hotel is known for Bluefish, Tuna, Sharks, Billfish, Marlin, Bonito, False Albacore.
Mako Hotel is located 26 nm SE (125 degrees T) of Y"HA" buoy which separates Hudson Canyon and Ambrose traffic, follows the 30 fathom depth line.
Canyons are deep-water features that concentrate baitfish and predators. They require offshore-capable vessels and are best fished from charter boats.
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