Lump off the New Jersey coast
The Bombs is an offshore bottom area in NJ waters, named by local captains for its productive bottom structure. Whether referring to a cluster of hard-bottom patches or a local landmark feature, this ground reliably holds sea bass and tautog. Tuna and bluefish surface in the area during summer migration. Most accessible from offshore NJ ports.
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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 |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
Most charters depart from Belmar - Closest to offshore canyons
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Check AvailabilityThe Bombs is known for Tuna, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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