Reef off the New Jersey coast
Shaped like a rectangle bent in the middle to resemble a hockey stick. Located between Shark River Inlet (4.3 nautical miles, 158 degrees T) and manasquan Inlet (3.8, 70 degrees T). Conyains 22 vessels, 14 tanks and several structures of concrete. Diamond jigs and bucktails work well on the structure.
The minimum depth guarantee is 50 ft.
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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 |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Wreck fishing specialists
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Check AvailabilitySea Girt Reef is known for Sea Bass, Tautog.
Sea Girt Reef is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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