Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
The SS Oregon, a Cunard Line ocean liner that once held the Blue Riband as the Atlantic's fastest ship, sank March 14, 1886, after a schooner collision 18 miles off Fire Island. The 518-foot steel hull rests in 125–130 feet of water, with the massive triple-cylinder steam engine rising to 85 feet off the bottom. Over 140 years of open-ocean exposure have collapsed most of the hull into a broad debris field that now supports enormous populations of lobster, tautog, sea bass, and cod. The Oregon is one of the most historically significant wrecks in the NY/NJ area and produces excellent fishing throughout the season. Charter boats run overnight trips to reach her; current and depth make this an advanced destination.
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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 AvailabilityOregon is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
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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