Lump off the New Jersey coast
The northern member of the South East Lump trio, 8.4 nautical miles southeast of Manasquan Inlet with its two siblings to the southwest. The lump complex bends current into bait-holding seams — drift the slopes for fluke and sea bass, then run-and-gun when albies pop.
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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 AvailabilitySouth East Lump is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass, Fluke (Summer Flounder).
South East 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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