Lump off the New Jersey coast
Big spot 17 nautical miles SW (205 degrees T) from Y "D" buoy. It follows the 10 fathom depth line with portions as shallow as get deep. The up-current side often holds the most fish.
The surrounding charateristics of this area is composed by sandy material.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | 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 Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
South East Lump is located 17 nm SW (205 degrees T) from Y "D" buoy. The nearest departure point is Cape May Inlet.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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