Buoy Area off the New Jersey coast
An area very close to the Ambrose Channel with sandy and shelly bpttom material. Placed between R "2" and R"4" buoys. Live bunker and eels are top striper producers.
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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 |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Best striper access
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Cape May
Atlantic City
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Recommended tackle for Striped Bass 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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Tin Can Grounds is known for Striped Bass.
Tin Can Grounds is accessible from Sandy Hook. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
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