Reef off the New Jersey coast
A small offshore reef (approximately 17 acres) just east of its companion ground at the Hereford Inlet offshore zone. The two reefs here sit in close proximity, and many captains drift between them on the same trip. Sea bass are the primary target, holding on the reef structure throughout the season. The slightly eastern position provides a different drift angle than the paired reef to the west — useful when wind and current don't align perfectly for either reef alone. Best fished in September through November when sea bass concentrate on structure. Stone Harbor and Hereford Inlet offer the closest departure points for these paired offshore reefs.
The surrounding characteristics are composed by sandy material and plain in the north of it and lumps ("Five Fathom Bank") in the southe of it as a bottom type.
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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 |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityHereford Inlet Offshore Reef — East is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish.
Hereford Inlet Offshore Reef — East is located 0.5 nm E of the 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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