Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
Priem's Lump, northeastern of the twin parcels nearly 40 nautical miles southeast of Little Egg Inlet in the inner-offshore zone. This is tuna country — the paired lumps interrupt a long, featureless slope, and trolling spreads work their edges when the warm water lays across them.
The surrounds are slough and lumps composed of sand and shell material as a bottom characteristics.
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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 |
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Priem's Lump is located 22 nm NE (81 degrees T) of Deepwater Reef. The nearest departure point is Little Egg Inlet.
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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