Reef off the New Jersey coast
An oval-shaped slough spot. W of 17 fathom bank. Almost 10 nautical miles E (90 degrees T) of the E edge os Sandy Hook Reef. Almost 1 nautical miles E from the Y "NY" buoy. Work the reef edges where predators ambush baitfish.
Is part of the hole big area of "Mud Hole" spot in the northern part of it.
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Also caught here: Catfish, European Ling
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
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Check AvailabilityShark ledge is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, Tautog. Other species include Catfish, European Ling.
Shark ledge is located 10 nm E (90 degrees T) of the E edge os Sandy Hook Reef. The nearest departure point is Sandy Hook.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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