Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
Area with a wreck placed in the W edge of the Mud Hole. 11 nautical miles NE (85 degrees T) of Shark River Inlet. Between 120 and 180 feet depth line. Drift over the structure with live bait for best results.
The surrounding area is a part of the Mud Hole. This enormous area has a canyon shape where the deepest part is 223 ft. The area is characterized by sandy and shelly material as a 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
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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.

CAPT JAY FISHING

TitanixHook
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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Oil Wreck is known for Bluefish, Tuna, Red Hake.
Oil Wreck is located 11 nm NE (85 degrees T) of Shark River Inlet. The nearest departure point is Shark River.
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
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