Hereford Inlet Southwest Slough — 120ft
Slough off the New Jersey coast
106 acresArea
3Species
South ShoreRegion
120-130 ftDepth
Location
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One of the larger sloughs in the Hereford Inlet 120-foot series, covering over 106 acres along the depth contour southwest of the inlet. The size of this slough means more bottom to cover, but productive concentrations of sea bass and tautog stack on the structure edges. Its western position makes it most easily reached from Wildwood charters. Like all grounds in this depth zone, weakfish and sea bass coexist; fall bottom fishing on the slough edges produces the heaviest catches. Heavy bottom rigs work best — current runs strong through this section of the 120-foot zone.
These different profiles constitutes a wavy area.
Target Species
Best Times to Fish
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Peak Season
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Off Season
Charters to Fish Hereford Inlet Southwest Slough — 120ft
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Wreck fishing specialists
The Gambler
point-pleasant-beach
- ✓Family operation since 1949
- ✓Widest party boat in class
$60/person$
Miss Chris Boats
Cape May
- ✓Three daily departure times
- ✓Air-conditioned 80-foot vessel
$50/person$
Starlight Fleet
Wildwood
- ✓85-foot vessel
- ✓Family-friendly atmosphere
$55/person$
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Gear for Offshore Fishing
Offshore-ready tackle & gear
Trusted by NJ charter captains
Recommended tackle for Sea Bass and Tautog fishing.
Offshore Trolling Rod
Heavy-duty rod for tuna, mahi, and billfish. 30-50lb class.
BETTER LEADER
BETTER LEADER 2-Piece Saltwater Offshore Bent Butt Trolling Rod, Conventional Boat Fishing Rod Heavy Duty Big Game Rods Deep Sea Fishing Pole (5'6", 30-50lb/50-80lb/80-120lb)
$109.00
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BETTER LEADER
BETTER LEADER 2-Piece Saltwater Offshore Bent Butt Trolling Rod, Conventional Boat Fishing Rod Heavy Duty Big Game Rods Deep Sea Fishing Pole (5'6", 30-50lb/50-80lb/80-120lb)
$119.00
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Conventional Reel (30-50 class)
Heavy-duty conventional reel for offshore trolling and jigging.
PENN
PENN Special Senator Star Drag Conventional Nearshore/Offshore Fishing Reel, HT-100 Star Drag, Max of 20lb | 9.0kg, Machined and Anodized Aluminum Spool
$168.88
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OKUMA
Okuma Solterra SLX Single Speed Closed Wide Frame Lever Drag Saltwater Trolling Reel, SLX-50W, 420yds-80LB, Black
$214.15
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Fighting Belt & Harness
Essential for battling big fish. Reduces fatigue on long fights.
GAFFER SPORTFISHING
GAFFER SPORTFISHING Adjustable Fishing Belt & Shoulder Harness - Safety Buckle with Foam-Padded Straps Fish Rod Holder
$124.99
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Loomcraft
Loomcraft Fishing Belt & Shoulder Strap Harness Set, Enhanced Protection Shoulder Back Support System, with Rod Locking Buckle, Offshore Big Game Fishing Fighting Gear
$118.90
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Gaff Hook
Landing tool for big fish. 3-4 foot handle for boat use.
Dutiplus
Dutiplus Telescopic Fish Gaff with Stainless Sea Fishing Spear Sharp Hook Tackle, Non-Slip Handle Thickened Aluminium Alloy Pole for Saltwater Offshore Ice Tool
$36.99
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SANLIKE
SANLIKE Telescopic Fish Gaff with Stainless Sea Fishing Spear Hook Tackle, Soft Rubber Handle Aluminium Alloy Pole for Saltwater Offshore Ice Tool
$25.99
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Trolling Lures & Spreader Bars
Skirted lures and spreader bars for tuna and mahi.
AGOOL
Trolling Lures Saltwater for Tuna Mahi Marlin Wahoo Dolphin Shark Offshore Trolling Baits with Squid Skirt Big Game Fishing Lures Deep Sea Squid Skirts Rig 6/9 inch
$33.99
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Narcissus
Narcissus 6PCS Trolling Lures Kit Saltwater – 6.5inch Offshore Big Game Fishing Lures,Pre-Rigged Lure with Mesh Storage Bag for Tuna, Marlin, Mahi, Wahoo
$35.99
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Insulated Fish Bag
Keep your catch cold on the ride home. Fits in boat storage.
KRAKEN SUPPLY CO
KRAKEN SUPPLY CO 48'' Fish Kill Bag Game Bag Leak Proof Insulated for Offshore Inshore Fishing Designed in USA (48X24)
$149.98
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Buffalo Gear
Buffalo Gear Insulated Fish Cooler Bag 106Qt Fish Kill Bag with YKK Zipper, Flat Bottorm Fishing Bag Keep Your Catch Cool and Fresh All Day
$189.99
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Wire Leaders
Essential for toothy fish like wahoo and king mackerel.
Drchoer
Fishing Wire Leaders for Saltwater: 30pcs Stainless Steel Line Leaders Nylon-Coated 19" - 100 LB High Strength Wire Rig for Shark Barracuda Pike Fishing - Black
$12.87
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AFW
American Fishing Wire Surflon Nylon Coated 1x7 Stainless Steel Wire Leader - Wire Fishing Leader Line for Saltwater 10lb Up To 250lb Test in Bright, Black, Camo in 30ft, 100ft, 300ft, & 1000ft Lengths
$12.49
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Offshore Tackle Bag
Large, waterproof bag for organizing offshore tackle.
Plano
Plano Guide Series 3700 XL Tackle Bag, Beige 1680 Denier Fabric with Waterproof Base, Includes 10 StowAway Utility Organization Boxes, Large Premium Fishing Storage
$139.99
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KastKing
KastKing All Weather Fishing Tackle Backpack with 4 Waterproof Tackle Boxes & Removable Rod Holders,Waterproof ArmorShield Fabric Fishing Bag Storage Fishing Gear
$169.99
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Diamond Jigs
Classic vertical jig for sea bass, cod, and bottom fish.
VMSIXVM
VMSIXVM Diamond Jigs Saltwater Fishing Lures, 1-16oz Flat Metal Jigging Spoon Baits for Surf Fishing Bottom Bouncing Sinking Casting, Vertical Ocean Lures for Bluefish Striper Tuna Salmon Freshwater
$22.99
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VMSIXVM
VMSIXVM Diamond Jigs Saltwater Fishing Lures, 1-16oz Flat Metal Jigging Spoon Baits for Surf Fishing Bottom Bouncing Sinking Casting, Vertical Ocean Lures for Bluefish Striper Tuna Salmon Freshwater
$31.99
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Circle Hooks (Offshore)
Required for many species. Better hookups, easier release.
Mustad
Mustad Demon Perfect Inline Circle Hook 39950NP, 3X Strong Fishing Hooks, Wide Gap Circle Hook Packs for Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing, Original Design Big Hooks, Black Nickel - Size 8/0-6 Packs
$13.22
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XFISHMAN
XFISHMAN Circle-Hooks-Fishing-Equipment-Octopus-Hooks-Saltwater-50 Pack 7/0
$14.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Hereford Inlet Southwest Slough — 120ft?
Hereford Inlet Southwest Slough — 120ft is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Weakfish.
How do I get to Hereford Inlet Southwest Slough — 120ft?
Hereford Inlet Southwest Slough — 120ft is located 13 nm SE (125 degrees T) from the SE corner of Cape May Reef. The nearest departure point is Hereford Inlet.
What makes Hereford Inlet Southwest Slough — 120ft a good fishing spot?
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
Quick Info
- Type
- Slough
- Nearest Inlet
- Hereford Inlet
- Location
- 13 nm SE (125 degrees T) from the SE corner of Cape May Reef
- Depth
- 120-130 ft
- Size
- 106 acres
Nearby Grounds
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