Lump off the New Jersey coast
An isolated lump in front of the Harvey Cedars. 1 nautical miles from the beach there. Follows the 30 feet deep line and goes up to 25 feet deep line. Vertical jigging produces consistent action.
The surrounding charateristics of this area is composed by sandy material with isolated lumps arround this one.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) and Bluefish fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

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“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.

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Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

JOGFFDE

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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.

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Sandy Island Lump is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Bluefish, Weakfish, Striped Bass.
Sandy Island Lump is located 1 nm from the beach there. The nearest departure point is Barnegat Inlet.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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