Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Two rounded areas, one just in front of Manasquan Inlet and the other one, North of it, at the other side of Transatlantic telecomunication cables. It contains hard sandy bottom. Bucktails tipped with Gulp or strip baits are deadly for fluke.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy and gravel material as a bottom type with some lumps arround.
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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 |
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

PENN

PENN
“The combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.”— Jersey Shore Guide editors
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.

kmucutie

kmucutie
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

JOGFFDE

FUSIGO
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.

Matrix Shad

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3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.

KastKing

KastKing
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Ringe Bouy Hills is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder).
Ringe Bouy Hills is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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