Lump off the New Jersey coast
Small narrow lump 5.5 nautical miles (85 degreees T) from Townsends Inlet. Follows the 30 feet depth line and decreases to 23 feet deep. Vertical jigging produces consistent action.
The bottom characteristics are sandy material.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
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Check AvailabilityThe Lump is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass, Fluke (Summer Flounder).
The Lump is accessible from Townsends Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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