Slough off the New Jersey coast
An eastern slough section at the 120-foot depth zone in the central Hereford Inlet complex. This ground sits slightly east of the main slough alignment, bringing it closer to the offshore approach line from Cape May and Stone Harbor. Sea bass and tautog are the primary targets at this depth, with the slough structure providing natural ambush points. The eastern position keeps this ground accessible even in moderate sea conditions. Fall sea bass season sees the best action, with fish stacking on structure ahead of their winter migration to deeper water. Fish with dropper-loop rigs baited with squid strips or sea clams.
These different profiles constitutes a wavy area.
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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 |
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Check AvailabilityHereford Inlet Mid Slough East — 120ft is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Weakfish.
Hereford Inlet Mid Slough East — 120ft is located 13 nm SE (125 degrees T) from the SE corner of Cape May Reef. The nearest departure point is Hereford Inlet.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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