Lump off the New Jersey coast
Tolten Lump rises 14.4 nautical miles east-northeast of Barnegat Inlet, the eastern of two grounds sharing the name. Mid-shore lumps like this are bait magnets — sea bass and fluke feed on the slope while bluefish, bonito, and albies circle the crown.
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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 AvailabilityTolten Lump is known for Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore, Sea Bass, Fluke (Summer Flounder).
Tolten Lump is accessible from Barnegat 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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