Reef off the New Jersey coast
The Spring Lake Lumps spread nearly 1,400 acres just 2.8 nautical miles northeast of Manasquan Inlet, one of the closest fluke drifts to the dock. The western of two same-named grounds, its rolling sand humps fish best with a breeze-driven drift across the ridges.
The surrounding area is characterized by mud material as a bottom type.
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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.

PENN

PENN
“The combo NJ surf-fishing beginners actually keep using two seasons later.”— Jersey Shore Guide editors
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.

JOGFFDE

Dr.Fish
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.
3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.

KastKing

Reaction Tackle
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Spring lake Lumps is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder).
Spring lake Lumps is accessible from Manasquan Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
Check recent reports to see what's biting at Spring lake Lumps.
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