Reef off the New Jersey coast
Spot tht cercles all the sewer line of Mantoloking. Starts at the beach and finishes with the end of the sewer between the coast line and Axel Carlson Reef. Diamond jigs and bucktails work well on the structure.
The surrounds are characterized by the "Enrock" spot. A very good area for fishing too. The surrounding area is sandy and muddy.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) and Sea Bass fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

PENN

PENN
“The combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.”— Jersey Shore Guide editors
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.

kmucutie

kmucutie
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

JOGFFDE

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

Matrix Shad

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3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.

KastKing

KastKing
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Mantoloking is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, Tautog, Weakfish.
Mantoloking is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at Mantoloking.
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