Lump off the New Jersey coast
The western of the two Seaside Lump grounds, 12 nautical miles south-southeast of Manasquan Inlet. The lump rises mid-shore where bait funnels along the coast — sea bass and fluke below, bluefish, bonito, and false albacore above, with the heaviest surface action in late summer.
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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 |
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilitySeaside Lump is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass, Fluke (Summer Flounder).
Seaside Lump is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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