Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
The Farms is a colloquially named fishing area off Shark River Inlet in NJ offshore waters. The name may reflect a historically productive bottom area that "farmed" consistent catches for local captains, or refer to a bottom type with abundant marine growth. Sea bass and tautog concentrate on hard-bottom structure; bluefish and striped bass move through during spring and fall migration. Charter boats from Belmar and Shark River marinas include The Farms in their standard bottom-fishing rotation.
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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 |
| 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 |
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Check AvailabilityThe Farms is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
The Farms is accessible from Shark River. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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