Canyon off the New Jersey coast
This canyon goes from 100 fathom deep to 1000 fathom so it's a huge area with depth that increases markedly to the south. Look for temperature breaks and color changes at the canyon walls.
The surrounding area is sandy, shelly and gravel as bottom material characteristics.
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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 |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Billfish (Marlin & Swordfish) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Belmar - Closest to offshore canyons
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Check AvailabilitySpencer Canyon is known for Tuna, Sharks, Billfish, Marlin.
Canyons are deep-water features that concentrate baitfish and predators. They require offshore-capable vessels and are best fished from charter boats.
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