Offshore Conditions
Excellent
Great day for offshore!
1.0
Wave ft
10
Period (s)
39
Water °F
16
S mph
13
Reefs
16
Wrecks
17
Grounds
5
Species Active
FISH
Active Species
Blackfish (Tautog)
42-58F
In Season
Golden Tilefish
48-58F
In Season
Ling (Red Hake)
45-58F
In Season
Atlantic Cod
40-50F
In Season
Spiny Dogfish
45-55F
In Season
BUOY
Buoy 44025
Long Island - NY Bight
1.0
Wave (ft)
10
Period (s)
16
Wind (mph)
S
Direction
SAFETY
Safety Tips
VHF Ch. 16 - Check marine forecast
File float plan - PFDs required
1/3 out, 1/3 back, 1/3 reserve
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Showing 46 locations across 4 counties
Artificial Reefs
13 spotsSea Girt Reef
reef - Monmouth County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Gray TriggerfishPorgy (Scup)
Distance
Nearshore
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Drift or anchor on structure. Slack tide best for tog.
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •1-2 miles offshore Sea Girt
⚠️ Hazards:Check weather - offshore conditions, Boat traffic
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Belmar, Manasquan
📝 Notes:Boat required - 1-2 mile run
Axel Carlson Reef
reef - Ocean County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Gray TriggerfishPorgy (Scup)Fluke (Summer Flounder)
Distance
Nearshore
Best Tide
slack
Timing:One of NJs most productive artificial reefs
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •3-4 miles offshore
⚠️ Hazards:Offshore conditions, Strong currents
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Point Pleasant, Manasquan
📝 Notes:Boat required - 3-4 mile run
Garden State North Reef
reef - Ocean County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Porgy (Scup)Gray Triggerfish
Distance
~5 mi
Best Tide
slack
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •7-8 miles offshore Barnegat
⚠️ Hazards:Significant offshore run, Weather dependent
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light, Waretown
📝 Notes:Longer run offshore - seaworthy boat required
Sandy Hook Reef
reef - Monmouth County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Porgy (Scup)Gray Triggerfish
Distance
~6 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Established 1984 - one of NJs oldest artificial reefs
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •5 miles east of Sandy Hook in 55-70 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Offshore conditions, Strong currents, Commercial traffic
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Atlantic Highlands, Highlands
📝 Notes:5-6 mile run from Atlantic Highlands
Shark River Reef
reef - Monmouth County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Gray TriggerfishPorgy (Scup)
Distance
~14 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:14 miles offshore - seaworthy vessel required
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •14 miles offshore Shark River Inlet in 70-85 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Mark structure on GPS
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Belmar, Shark River
📝 Notes:14 mile run - seaworthy boat essential, check weather
Garden State South Reef
reef - Ocean County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Porgy (Scup)Gray TriggerfishFluke (Summer Flounder)
Distance
Nearshore
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Massive reef complex - multiple deployment sites
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •8-10 miles offshore Beach Haven in 65-75 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Offshore conditions, Strong currents on structure
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light, Beach Haven
📝 Notes:Longer run - seaworthy boat essential
Little Egg Reef
reef - Ocean County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Porgy (Scup)Gray Triggerfish
Distance
~7 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Close to inlet - fish on calm days
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •4-5 miles offshore Little Egg Inlet in 50-60 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Inlet can be rough, Check conditions
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Beach Haven, Tuckerton
📝 Notes:Moderate run through Little Egg Inlet
Ocean City Reef
reef - Atlantic County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Porgy (Scup)Gray Triggerfish
Distance
~28 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Productive reef close to inlet
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •6-7 miles offshore Ocean City in 60-70 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Inlet currents, Check weather
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Ocean City, Somers Point
📝 Notes:Moderate run from Great Egg Inlet
Townsends Inlet Reef
reef - Cape May County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Gray TriggerfishPorgy (Scup)
Distance
36+ mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Quality reef in 55-65 ft
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •5-6 miles offshore Townsends Inlet
⚠️ Hazards:Check inlet conditions
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Sea Isle City, Avalon
📝 Notes:Short to moderate run
Wildwood Reef
reef - Cape May County
1 ActiveWind ⚠️
Warning: S wind unfavorable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Gray TriggerfishPorgy (Scup)
Distance
40+ mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Fish slack tide - current can be strong
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •4-5 miles offshore Wildwood in 50-60 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Strong currents, Commercial traffic
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Wildwood, Cape May
📝 Notes:Easy access from multiple inlets
Atlantic City Reef
reef - Atlantic County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Gray TriggerfishPorgy (Scup)
Distance
~18 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Excellent structure - deployed reef balls and rubble
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •5-6 miles offshore Atlantic City
⚠️ Hazards:Offshore conditions, Mark structure on GPS
🅿️ Parking:Launch from AC marinas
📝 Notes:Short run from AC Inlet
Great Egg Reef
reef - Atlantic County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Porgy (Scup)Gray Triggerfish
Distance
~25 mi
Best Tide
slack
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •7-8 miles offshore Ocean City
⚠️ Hazards:Check weather
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Ocean City
📝 Notes:Moderate offshore run
Cape May Reef
reef - Cape May County
1 ActiveWind ⚠️
Warning: S wind unfavorable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Gray TriggerfishPorgy (Scup)
Distance
45+ mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Fish the slack for tog - current can rip here
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Drift over structureAnchor and bottom fishVertical jig
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Mark structure on fishfinder
- •Fish slack tide for tog
- •3-5 miles offshore Cape May
⚠️ Hazards:Strong currents, Offshore conditions
🅿️ Parking:Cape May marinas
📝 Notes:Short run from Cold Spring Inlet
Wrecks
16 spotsMohawk (Wreck)
wreck - Monmouth County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)★Ling (Red Hake)★Atlantic Cod
Distance
~5 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Classic party boat wreck destination
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •Famous wreck - 8 miles E of Manasquan Inlet
⚠️ Hazards:Offshore conditions, Snags on wreck
🅿️ Parking:Party boats from Belmar, Atlantic Highlands
📝 Notes:Party boat or private boat
Tolten (Wreck)
wreck - Monmouth County
2 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)★Ling (Red Hake)Porgy (Scup)
Distance
~12 mi
Best Tide
slack
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •Chilean freighter sunk 1942
🅿️ Parking:Party boats or private
📝 Notes:Popular party boat destination
Stolt Dagali (Wreck)
wreck - Monmouth County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)★Ling (Red Hake)★Atlantic Codpollock
Distance
~10 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Norwegian tanker cut in half by SS Shalom Nov 26, 1964
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •Famous wreck 7 miles E of Long Branch in 130 ft (verified)
⚠️ Hazards:Deep water, Strong currents, Snags
🅿️ Parking:Party boats from Belmar, Atlantic Highlands
📝 Notes:Party boat or experienced private boat
R.C. Mohawk Stern Section
wreck - Monmouth County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)★Ling (Red Hake)★Atlantic CodPorgy (Scup)
Distance
~5 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Ward Line passenger ship sank 1935 - split in two
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •Stern section in 80 ft - 8 miles E of Manasquan (verified)
⚠️ Hazards:Snags, Boat traffic, Moderate depth
🅿️ Parking:Party boats from Belmar, Point Pleasant
📝 Notes:Very popular - expect boat traffic
Arundo (Wreck)
wreck - Ocean County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)Black Sea Bass★Ling (Red Hake)★Atlantic Codpollock
Distance
~16 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:British freighter torpedoed 1942 - deep water
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •WWII U-boat victim 20 miles offshore in 130 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Deep water, Long run, Strong currents, Advanced fishing
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light
📝 Notes:20+ mile run - seaworthy boat required
Varanger (Wreck)
wreck - Ocean County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)Black Sea Bass★Ling (Red Hake)★Atlantic Codpollock
Distance
~17 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Norwegian tanker torpedoed 1942
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •22 miles offshore Barnegat in 120 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Deep, Distance, Currents
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light
📝 Notes:Long offshore run required
Algol (Wreck)
wreck - Monmouth County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)Black Sea Bass★Ling (Red Hake)Porgy (Scup)★Atlantic Cod
Distance
~15 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:American freighter sunk 1918 - WWI casualty
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •10 miles offshore in 90-100 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Moderate depth, Snags on wreck
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Belmar, Manasquan
📝 Notes:10-12 mile run
Delaware (Lightship Wreck)
wreck - Atlantic County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Porgy (Scup)Gray Triggerfish
Distance
~8 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Historic lightship - excellent fish magnet
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •15 miles east of AC in 80 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Depth, Mark structure well
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Atlantic City
📝 Notes:Moderate offshore run
Wooden Wreck (U-869 Area)
wreck - Monmouth County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)★Ling (Red Hake)★Atlantic CodpollockBlack Sea Bass
Distance
~19 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Near famous U-869 submarine - advanced site
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •60+ miles offshore in 230 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Extreme depth, Very long run, Expert only
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Manasquan, Point Pleasant
📝 Notes:Multi-day weather window needed
Delaware Bay Wrecks
wreck - Cape May County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)Black Sea BassWeakfish (Sea Trout)Striped Bass
Distance
55+ mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Fish the slack - Delaware Bay current is strong
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •Multiple wrecks in Delaware Bay
⚠️ Hazards:Strong currents, Commercial ship traffic, Fog common
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Fortescue, Cape May
📝 Notes:Delaware Bay conditions differ from ocean
Triple Wrecks
wreck - Monmouth County
2 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)Black Sea Bass★Ling (Red Hake)Porgy (Scup)
Distance
~9 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Three wrecks close together - lots of structure
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •8 miles offshore in 60-80 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Snags possible, Moderate depth
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Belmar, Point Pleasant
📝 Notes:8-10 mile run
The Russians (Wreck)
wreck - Ocean County
2 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)Black Sea Bass★Ling (Red Hake)Porgy (Scup)Gray Triggerfish
Distance
~14 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Russian freighter - large structure
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •18 miles offshore in 100 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Distance, Heavy tackle needed
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light
📝 Notes:18 mile run
28 Mile Wreck
wreck - Ocean County
2 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)Black Sea Bass★Ling (Red Hake)pollock
Distance
~19 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Named for distance - solid wreck
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •28 miles offshore in 120 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Distance, Depth, Current
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light, LBI
📝 Notes:Longer run - weather dependent
Elephant (Tanker Wreck)
wreck - Monmouth County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)Black Sea Bass★Ling (Red Hake)Porgy (Scup)★Atlantic Cod
Distance
~8 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:Large tanker wreck - holds big fish
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •6 miles offshore in 60-70 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Can be crowded, Current
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Sea Girt, Manasquan
📝 Notes:Quick run - popular spot
Norness (Wreck)
wreck - Monmouth County
3 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Blackfish (Tautog)★Ling (Red Hake)Black Sea Bass★Atlantic Cod
Distance
~14 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:First WWII casualty off NJ - torpedoed 1942
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •14 miles offshore in 90-100 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Depth, Snags
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Atlantic Highlands, Belmar
📝 Notes:14 mile run
Radford (Destroyer Wreck)
wreck - Ocean County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Porgy (Scup)Gray Triggerfish
Distance
~11 mi
Best Tide
slack
Timing:WWII destroyer - artificial reef deployment
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Anchor uptide of wreckDrift the structureDeep drop jigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Expect snags - bring extra rigs
- •Use heavy tackle for tog
- •12 miles offshore in 90 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Moderate depth
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Beach Haven, Barnegat
📝 Notes:12 mile run
Offshore Grounds
17 spotsManasquan Ridge
offshore - Monmouth County
Fishable
Target Species
Bluefin TunaYellowfin TunaMahi-Mahi (Dolphin)Shortfin Mako SharkCommon Thresher Shark
Distance
~11 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Troll the ridge for pelagics
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •15-20 miles offshore
⚠️ Hazards:Long offshore run, Gulf Stream conditions, Weather critical
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Manasquan, Point Pleasant
📝 Notes:Offshore capable boat required
Hudson Canyon (Edge)
offshore - Monmouth County
Wind ⚠️
Warning: S wind unfavorable
Target Species
Yellowfin TunaBigeye TunaMahi-Mahi (Dolphin)Wahoomarlin
Distance
84+ mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Fish the temperature breaks and structure
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •80-100 miles offshore to canyon proper
⚠️ Hazards:Extreme offshore - 80+ miles, Multi-day weather windows, Safety critical
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Manasquan, Atlantic Highlands
📝 Notes:Serious offshore boat required - overnight trips
Barnegat Ridge
offshore - Ocean County
Fishable
Target Species
Bluefin TunaYellowfin TunaMahi-Mahi (Dolphin)Shortfin Mako SharkCommon Thresher Shark
Distance
~8 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Troll the bumps and ridges
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •20-30 miles offshore Barnegat
⚠️ Hazards:Significant offshore distance, Weather dependent
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light, Beach Haven
📝 Notes:Offshore boat required
Klondike Banks
offshore - Ocean County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Bluefin TunaCommon Thresher Shark
Distance
~22 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Hard bottom ridge system - prime wreck bass area
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •30 miles offshore in 90-110 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Distance, Weather critical, Fuel planning
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light, Beach Haven
📝 Notes:Long run - need good weather
17 Fathoms (Lump)
offshore - Monmouth County
Fishable
Target Species
Black Sea BassFluke (Summer Flounder)Bluefin Tunabonitolittle-tunny
Distance
~18 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Classic inshore lump - fish the edges
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •20 miles offshore in 100 ft (17 fathoms)
⚠️ Hazards:Distance, Current on structure
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Point Pleasant, Manasquan
📝 Notes:20 mile run offshore
The Mudhole
offshore - Monmouth County
Fishable
Target Species
BluefishStriped Bassfalse-albacorebonitoBlue Shark
Distance
~22 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Legendary bluefish and striper grounds
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •15 miles south of Sandy Hook in 60-80 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Commercial traffic, Can be rough
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Atlantic Highlands, Highlands
📝 Notes:15-20 mile run
Toms Canyon (Edge)
offshore - Ocean County
Wind ⚠️
Warning: S wind unfavorable
Target Species
Yellowfin TunaBigeye TunaMahi-Mahi (Dolphin)Wahooswordfish
Distance
60+ mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Premier tuna canyon - closer than Hudson
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •60-70 miles offshore in 100-500+ fathoms
⚠️ Hazards:Extreme offshore, Multi-day weather, Expert seamanship required
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light, Beach Haven
📝 Notes:Overnight trip required
Wilmington Canyon (Edge)
offshore - Cape May County
Wind ⚠️
Warning: S wind unfavorable
Target Species
Yellowfin TunaBigeye TunaMahi-Mahi (Dolphin)WahooWhite Marlin
Distance
~22 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Southern NJ canyon - different fish community
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •65-80 miles southeast of Cape May
⚠️ Hazards:Extreme distance, Weather critical, Experienced crews only
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Cape May, Wildwood
📝 Notes:Long range offshore trip
Lindenkohl Canyon
offshore - Ocean County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Yellowfin TunaBigeye TunaMahi-Mahi (Dolphin)Wahoo★Golden Tilefish
Distance
66+ mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Between Toms and Hudson - good alternative
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •70+ miles offshore
⚠️ Hazards:Extreme offshore, Weather dependent
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat Light
📝 Notes:Overnight canyon trip
Chicken Canyon
offshore - Monmouth County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
★Golden TilefishBlack Sea BassBluefin TunaMahi-Mahi (Dolphin)Common Thresher Shark
Distance
52+ mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Smaller canyon feature - good tilefish
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •60 miles offshore in 400-600 ft
⚠️ Hazards:Distance, Deep water fishing
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Point Pleasant, Manasquan
📝 Notes:Long run for tilefish trips
Cape May Rips
offshore - Cape May County
Wind ⚠️
Warning: S wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfish (Sea Trout)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Sandbar Shark
Distance
50+ mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Where Delaware Bay meets Atlantic - legendary structure
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •Where currents collide at Cape May
⚠️ Hazards:Dangerous standing waves, Strong currents, Expert boating area
🅿️ Parking:Cape May marinas
📝 Notes:Local knowledge essential
Texas Tower (Site)
offshore - Ocean County
Fishable
Target Species
Black Sea BassBluefin TunaMahi-Mahi (Dolphin)Shortfin Mako SharkBlue Shark
Distance
~22 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Former radar tower site - natural fish aggregation
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •45 miles offshore
⚠️ Hazards:Long offshore run, Weather critical
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat, Beach Haven
📝 Notes:Significant offshore run
The Glory Hole
offshore - Monmouth County
Fishable
Target Species
Black Sea BassFluke (Summer Flounder)Porgy (Scup)Striped Bass
Distance
~14 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Deep hole in otherwise shallow ground - fish magnet
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •12 miles offshore
⚠️ Hazards:Mark spot carefully
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Manasquan, Point Pleasant
📝 Notes:Moderate run
Tin Can Grounds
offshore - Ocean County
1 ActiveFishable
Target Species
Black Sea Bass★Blackfish (Tautog)Fluke (Summer Flounder)Bluefish
Distance
~16 mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:WWI/WWII naval area - scattered debris
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •20 miles offshore
⚠️ Hazards:Distance, Snags possible
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Barnegat
📝 Notes:20 mile run
Delaware Bay Lumps
offshore - Cape May County
Fishable
Target Species
Weakfish (Sea Trout)Striped BassBluefishFluke (Summer Flounder)Kingfish (Northern Whiting)
Distance
58+ mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Natural structure in Delaware Bay
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •Natural bottom undulations
⚠️ Hazards:Strong currents, Commercial traffic
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Fortescue, Cape May
📝 Notes:Delaware Bay conditions
Brandywine Shoal
offshore - Cape May County
Fishable
Target Species
Striped BassWeakfish (Sea Trout)Bluefishdrum
Distance
61+ mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Historic shoal with lighthouse - strong current
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •Famous Delaware Bay shoal
⚠️ Hazards:Very strong currents, Shallow areas, Commercial traffic
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Cape May, Fortescue
📝 Notes:Know the currents
Five Fathom Bank
offshore - Cape May County
Wind ⚠️
Warning: S wind unfavorable
Target Species
Striped BassBluefishbonitofalse-albacoreSmooth Dogfish
Distance
31+ mi
Best Tide
moving
Timing:Shallow bank offshore - bait concentrator
How to Fish Here
Techniques:
Trolling spreadChunkingLive baitingJigging
Baits/Lures:
Pro Tips
- •Find the temperature breaks
- •Watch for bird activity
- •10-15 miles offshore Cape May
⚠️ Hazards:Offshore conditions, Weather dependent
🅿️ Parking:Launch from Cape May Harbor
📝 Notes:Offshore run required