Lump off the New Jersey coast
Lump with a crushed oval shape. 22 nautical miles ( &% degrees T) from barnegat Inlet. Vertical jigging produces consistent action.
The area is completlly plain with sandy bottom type.
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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 |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Beach blitz proximity
point-pleasant-beach
Cape May
Atlantic City
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Check AvailabilityOffshore tackle for the canyons
Trusted by NJ charter captains
Recommended tackle for Bluefish and Tuna fishing.
50-class conventional combo for tuna trolling at the Hudson Canyon.
Heavy live-bait rod for chunking yellowfin off the Mud Hole.
4-8 oz slow-pitch and speed jigs for tuna and offshore bottom.

Ghanneey

Jiatai Fishing
Tuna trolling spreader bars. Short side, long side rigging-ready.

BLUEWING

BLUEWING
Padded gimbal belt + back harness for the long fight on offshore tuna.

GAFFER SPORTFISHING

GAFFER SPORTFISHING
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North East Lump is known for Bluefish, Tuna.
North East Lump 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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