Edge off the New Jersey coast
Monster Ledge is a rocky ledge or hard-bottom feature in NJ waters near Shark River. The ledge structure creates excellent habitat for tautog and sea bass, which hold tight to the rocks year-round. Striped bass and bluefish work the current breaks along the edge in spring and fall. Local captains fish this structure with bait and jigs, particularly during the tautog season.
The bottom characteristics are 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 AvailabilityMonster Ledge is known for Bluefish, Tuna, Sharks, Bonito, False Albacore.
Monster Ledge is accessible from Shark River. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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