Reef off the New Jersey coast
The 1,410-acre main body of Sea Isle Ridge, 15.2 nautical miles east-southeast of Townsends Inlet, heading a six-parcel chain that scatters both ways along the coast. The ridge line is small-pelagic water — bluefish, bonito, and false albacore working bait against the structure through the warm months.
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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