Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
An unnamed fishing area catalogued by the NJ DEP fishing grounds survey, located off Little Egg Inlet. This ground holds sea bass, tautog, and fluke on productive hard bottom. Known to local captains who work the area from Little Egg Inlet on standard bottom-fishing trips.
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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 |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| 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 Bluefish fishing.
Heavy-duty rod for tuna, mahi, and billfish. 30-50lb class.

BETTER LEADER

BETTER LEADER
Heavy-duty conventional reel for offshore trolling and jigging.

PENN

OKUMA
Essential for battling big fish. Reduces fatigue on long fights.

GAFFER SPORTFISHING

Loomcraft
Landing tool for big fish. 3-4 foot handle for boat use.

Dutiplus

SANLIKE
Skirted lures and spreader bars for tuna and mahi.

YOTO

Narcissus
Keep your catch cold on the ride home. Fits in boat storage.

KRAKEN SUPPLY CO

CWSDXM
Essential for toothy fish like wahoo and king mackerel.

TOOTH SHIELD TACKLE

Drchoer
Large, waterproof bag for organizing offshore tackle.

Plano

Calamus
Classic vertical jig for sea bass, cod, and bottom fish.

VMSIXVM

Dr.Fish
Required for many species. Better hookups, easier release.
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Little Egg Southeast Deepwater Block — 31nm is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Weakfish, Sea Bass.
Little Egg Southeast Deepwater Block — 31nm is accessible from Little Egg Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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