Barnegat Inlet 90ft Reef
Reef off the New Jersey coast
Location
About This Ground
A long reef running north to south along the 90-foot depth contour, extending roughly 7 nautical miles off Barnegat Inlet in Ocean County. The reef follows the depth line continuously, creating an extended strike zone for bottom fish. At 90 feet, this sits at the sweet spot for fall sea bass — deep enough for good numbers, accessible for center-console boats from Barnegat Light and Beach Haven. Fluke patrol the sandy margins from June through September. Time your drift to run with current along the reef's north-south alignment for maximum contact time. Check tide charts — the reef fishes best during water movement.
The surrounding W to E going from the North side contains lumps; plain in the southern part of it. Soft material in the W and hard in the E of it.
Target Species
Also caught here: Seaturtle, mako
Best Times to Fish
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
Charters to Fish Barnegat Inlet 90ft Reef
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The Gambler
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Miss Chris Boats
Cape May
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Starlight Fleet
Wildwood
- ✓85-foot vessel
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Check AvailabilityInshore Tackle for Barnegat Inlet 90ft Reef
Inshore tackle for back-bay and jetty
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Recommended tackle for Sea Bass and Tautog fishing.
Inshore Spinning Combo (7 ft)
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.
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Penn Pursuit V Travel Spinning Reel 7' 3-PieceFishing Rod Combo, Graphite Composite Rod Blank Construction, EVA Handles
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Penn Pursuit V Spinning Reel and 7' 2-Piece Fishing RodCombo, Graphite Composite Rod Blank Construction, EVA Handles
“The combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.”— NJ Shore Guide editors
Inshore Bucktail Jig
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
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kmucutie 5 pcs bucktail Jigs Saltwater or Freshwater Bait,for bass flounder fluke Striper Fishing Lure (All White Color, 1 OZ)
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kmucutie 5 pcs bucktail Jigs Saltwater or Freshwater Bait,for bass flounder fluke Striper Fishing Lure (All White Color, 2 OZ)
Inshore Surface Plug
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.
Inshore Soft Plastic
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.
Matrix Shad
Matrix Shad Original 3 Inch Fishing Lure for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bass - Paddle Tail Swimbaits for Freshwater and Saltwater - Magneto - 8 Count Bag (Pack of 1)
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Inshore Tackle Bag
3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Barnegat Inlet 90ft Reef?
Barnegat Inlet 90ft Reef is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Weakfish. Other species include Seaturtle, mako.
How do I get to Barnegat Inlet 90ft Reef?
Barnegat Inlet 90ft Reef is located 7 nm SE ( 100 degrees T) from the SE corner of Garden State North Reef. The nearest departure point is Barnegat Inlet.
What makes Barnegat Inlet 90ft Reef a good fishing spot?
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
Quick Info
- Type
- Reef
- Nearest Inlet
- Barnegat Inlet
- Location
- 7 nm SE ( 100 degrees T) from the SE corner of Garden State North Reef
- Depth
- 90-95 ft
- Size
- 40 acres
Nearby Grounds
Similar Species
Fishing Reports
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