Lump off the New Jersey coast
An unnamed offshore fishing area catalogued by the NJ DEP fishing grounds survey. This ground marks productive hard or soft bottom structure holding sea bass, tautog, and bluefish depending on depth and season. Accessible from offshore NJ ports.
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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 |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityManasquan East Offshore Block — 47nm is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Manasquan East Offshore Block — 47nm is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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