Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
The Spanish Wreck rests 11.6 nautical miles southeast of Barnegat Inlet. The wreckage is the oasis in a plain of sand: sea bass and tautog pack the structure, and striped bass swing by on their seasonal passes down the beach.
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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 |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilitySpanish Wreck is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass.
Spanish Wreck is accessible from Barnegat Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
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