Slough off the New Jersey coast
The central slough of a three-slough complex at 13 nautical miles southeast of Cape May Reef, following the 60-foot depth line in the outer offshore zone. Positioned between the southern and northern companions, this central slough provides the most direct drift line through the entire complex. Sea bass and fluke are the target species at 60 feet; late summer brings false albacore and bonito to this offshore zone as they follow temperature breaks along the depth contour. The 13-mile position from Cape May Reef makes this a full-day commitment, but reduced pressure and quality structure reward the effort. Plan around a favorable weather window and verify fuel capacity before the run.
The surrounding area is characterized by sandy material as a bottom type.
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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 |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityCape May Deep Slough Central — 60ft is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, False Albacore, Bonito.
Cape May Deep Slough Central — 60ft is located 13 nm SE (160 degrees T) of Cape May Inlet. The nearest departure point is Cape May Inlet.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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