Hole off the New Jersey coast
Probably one of the biggest spots of all. It covers several other spots. In its center, the fish goes all the way up/down depending on the water temperature. The rest of the hole is a huge wher fish is in the edges. The coordinates are for the middle poin
The surrounding area it looks like a canyon; sandy and shelly in the top of it and muddy and sandy down of it.
Also caught here: All bottom fish
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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 |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Cape May
Atlantic City
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Check AvailabilityMud Hole is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Red Hake. Other species include All bottom fish.
Mud Hole is accessible from Shark River. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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