Lump off the New Jersey coast
Small spot 21 nautical miles SE of manasquan Inlet. Very close to the Little Italy spot. As shallow as 15 feet deep while the surrounding area is 18 feet deep. Vertical jigging produces consistent action.
The surrounding charateristics of this area is composed by sandy and muddy material and in some cases gravel.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bluefish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
Most charters depart from point-pleasant-beach - Beach blitz proximity
point-pleasant-beach
Cape May
Atlantic City
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Check AvailabilityOffshore tackle for the canyons
Trusted by NJ charter captains
Recommended tackle for Bluefish and Tuna fishing.
50-class conventional combo for tuna trolling at the Hudson Canyon.
Heavy live-bait rod for chunking yellowfin off the Mud Hole.
4-8 oz slow-pitch and speed jigs for tuna and offshore bottom.

Ghanneey

Calissa Offshore Tackle
Tuna trolling spreader bars. Short side, long side rigging-ready.

BLUEWING

BLUEWING
Padded gimbal belt + back harness for the long fight on offshore tuna.

GAFFER SPORTFISHING

GAFFER SPORTFISHING
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Yellowfin Lump is known for Bluefish, Tuna, Sharks, Bonito, False Albacore.
Yellowfin Lump is located 21 nm SE of manasquan Inlet. The nearest departure point is Manasquan Inlet.
Lumps are elevated bottom features that concentrate fish. They are productive for both bottom fishing and trolling.
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