Lump off the New Jersey coast
This spot has the same name as one in Cape May, but this is placed just 3 nautical miles E ( 90degrees T) from Brigantine Inlet. The up-current side often holds the most fish.
There are several small lumps placedd in the South part of this plain area.
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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 |
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) fishing.
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.

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1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

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Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.

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3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.

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South East Lump is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder).
South East Lump is located 3 nm E ( 90degrees T) from Brigantine Inlet. The nearest departure point is Little Egg Inlet.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at South East Lump.
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