Lump off the New Jersey coast
Ocean Prince is an offshore fishing ground or vessel wreck near Sandy Hook in NJ outer waters. Named for a vessel, this site marks productive bottom structure for sea bass, tautog, and bluefish. Tuna and bonito work the area above during summer migration. Accessible from Sandy Hook and Highlands area marinas on extended offshore runs. A recognizable reference point among captains working the Sandy Hook outer grounds.
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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 AvailabilityOcean Prince is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Ocean Prince is accessible from Sandy Hook. 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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