Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
Vixen is a locally named vessel wreck off Barnegat Inlet in NJ offshore waters, named for a vessel that sank in the area. The wreck structure provides hard-bottom habitat on an otherwise sandy seafloor, attracting sea bass, tautog, and fluke. Located in the productive 70–90 foot depth zone off Barnegat Inlet, Vixen is accessible from Barnegat Light and Barnegat Inlet marinas on standard-range charter trips. Sea bass fishing is strongest in spring and fall.
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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 |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Best striper access
point-pleasant-beach
Cape May
Atlantic City
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Check AvailabilityVixen is known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Sea Bass.
Vixen is accessible from Barnegat Inlet. Check with local charter captains for precise navigation coordinates.
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
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