Lump off the New Jersey coast
Lump 6 nautical miles NE (83 degrees T) of Barnegat Inlet. Somewhat arrow-shaped. Oriented NE to SW. Vertical jigging produces consistent action.
The surrounding area is characterized by gravel and shelly material.
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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 AvailabilityRalph's Lump is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore.
Ralph's Lump is located 6 nm NE (83 degrees T) of Barnegat Inlet. The nearest departure point is Barnegat Inlet.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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