Reef off the New Jersey coast
The 901-acre northeastern anchor of the Sea Isle Ridge chain, 17 nautical miles off Townsends Inlet toward the east-southeast. The largest parcel after the main body gives the chain its offshore terminus; work its length for bluefish and bonito, and expect albies when rainfish flood the ridge.
The bottom characteristics are sandy and shelly material.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilitySea Isle Ridge is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore.
Sea Isle Ridge is located 11 nm NE (87 degrees T) of the NE corner of Wildwod Reef. The nearest departure point is Townsends Inlet.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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