Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Rattlesnake is a locally named fishing spot or rocky bottom feature off Sandy Hook in NJ offshore waters. The name likely refers to a serpentine or irregular bottom profile visible on the depth finder — a feature that creates productive current breaks and hard-substrate habitat. Sea bass and tautog concentrate on the structure; striped bass and bluefish work the edges during migration. Charter boats from Sandy Hook and Highlands marinas target Rattlesnake on standard bottom-fishing runs.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| 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 |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Best striper access
point-pleasant-beach
Cape May
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Check AvailabilityRattlesnake is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Rattlesnake is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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