Lump off the New Jersey coast
Two small lumps 11.5 nautical miles SE (95 degrees T) of Hereford Inlet. To their West, there is another small lump just 2 nautical miles of 2FB shoals. The up-current side often holds the most fish.
The surrounding characteristics are composed by sandy material as a bottom type.
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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 |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityMiddle Grounds is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Striped Bass.
Middle Grounds is located 11.5 nm SE (95 degrees T) of Hereford Inlet. The nearest departure point is Townsends Inlet.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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