Reef off the New Jersey coast
Two lumps in the NE part of "Five Fathom bank". 3 nautical miles SE (110 degrees T) from NE corner of Wildwood Reef. Work the reef edges where predators ambush baitfish.
The surrounding characteristics are composed by sandy material in the top of it as a bottom type. In the southern part there are several lumps.
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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 |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityPep's Lump is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore.
Pep's Lump is located 3 nm SE (110 degrees T) from NE corner of Wildwood Reef. The nearest departure point is Hereford Inlet.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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