Reef off the New Jersey coast
Pep's Lump rises from the bottom 10.6 nautical miles east-southeast of Hereford Inlet, a 47-acre parcel with an offshore sibling farther out. Fluke on the surrounding sand and bluefish, bonito, and albies over the rise make it a natural mid-run stop out of the Wildwoods.
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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