Slough off the New Jersey coast
A nearshore slough enclosed by the 30-foot depth contour, reaching 33 feet in the deepest sections, located 2.5 nautical miles northeast of Townsends Inlet in Cape May County. The shallow depth makes this an accessible ground for smaller vessels and an ideal fluke destination during summer. Striped bass and bluefish also work this slough at various points in the season, particularly during spring and fall migration windows. At 30–33 feet, fish concentrate in a compact zone and boat traffic is typically lighter than nearby reefs. Townsends Inlet provides direct access with a short run time. Bucktails and drifted Gulp are the go-to presentation for fluke in the slough channel.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy material as a bottom type and wavy shape superfice.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| 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 |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
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Check AvailabilityTownsends Inlet Northeast Slough — 30ft is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish.
Townsends Inlet Northeast Slough — 30ft is located 2.5 nm NE (40 degrees T) of Townsends Inlet. The nearest departure point is Townsends Inlet.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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