Reef off the New Jersey coast
Small lump located 2.5 nautical miles NE (85 degrees T) from the SE corner the Cape May Reef. From 30 feet deep line to 28 feet deep. Looks like an extension of the 5 fathom bank due to its placment a little bit to its South Work the reef edges where predators ambush baitfish.
The surrounding area is make up of sandy and shelly material
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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 |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
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Cape May
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Check AvailabilitySouth Shoal is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish.
South Shoal is located 2.5 nm NE (85 degrees T) from the SE corner the Cape May Reef. The nearest departure point is Hereford Inlet.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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