Bacardi
Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
Location
About This Ground
Spot placed 36 nautical miles SE (120 degrees T) from the Y "HA" buoy. It contanis wrecks. Anchor up-current and let your bait drift back to the wreck.
The surrounding characteristics are composed by sandy material as a bottom type.
Target Species
Best Times to Fish
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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 |
| Billfish (Marlin & Swordfish) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Bonito & False Albacore | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Cod | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak |
Bottom Composition
Offshore Tackle for Bacardi
Offshore tackle for the canyons
Trusted by NJ charter captains
Recommended tackle for Cod and Pollock fishing.
Trolling Rod & Reel Combo
50-class conventional combo for tuna trolling at the Hudson Canyon.
Chunking Rod
Heavy live-bait rod for chunking yellowfin off the Mud Hole.
Offshore Speed Jig
4-8 oz slow-pitch and speed jigs for tuna and offshore bottom.
Ghanneey
Ghanneey 5pcs Fishing Jigs with Two Assist Hooks Glow Vertical Jigs Fall Side Speed Lure Slow Fast Pitch Flat Saltwater for Tuna Salmon Kingfish Bass 60g
Jiatai Fishing
2Pcs Slow Pitch Jigs Lures Fishing Jigs Saltwater Speed Jigging Slow with Butterfly Hook Fishing Lures Sinking Metal Spoons for Saltwater Fishing (80g)
Spreader Bar
Tuna trolling spreader bars. Short side, long side rigging-ready.
BLUEWING
BLUEWING 36" Upgraded Fishing Spreader Bar Formation with 9" Floating Squids and 316 Stainless Steel Rod Offshore Spreader Bar for Wahoo Tuna Marlin Mahi Mahi, Green
BLUEWING
BLUEWING 18" Upgraded Fishing Spreader Bar Port Walker Offshore Trolling Spreader Bar with 9" Bulb Squids and 316 Stainless Steel Rod for Wahoo Tuna Marlin Mahi Mahi, Black/Purple
Fighting Belt + Harness
Padded gimbal belt + back harness for the long fight on offshore tuna.
GAFFER SPORTFISHING
GAFFER SPORTFISHING Wide Body Fishing Belt – Adjustable Rod Holder Fighting Belt for Offshore & Saltwater – EVA Padded Harness with Stainless Steel Gimbal – Deep Sea Fishing Gear | Blue
SANLIKE
SAN LIKE Fishing Rod Holder - Adjustable Aluminum Waist Fighting Belt, Stand-up Offshore Gimbal Padded (Black)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Bacardi?
Bacardi is known for Cod, Pollock, Bluefish, Tuna, Sharks, Billfish, Marlin, Bonito, False Albacore, Red Hake.
How do I get to Bacardi?
Bacardi is located 36 nm SE (120 degrees T) from the Y "HA" buoy.
What makes Bacardi a good fishing spot?
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
Quick Info
- Type
- Wreck Site
- Location
- 36 nm SE (120 degrees T) from the Y "HA" buoy
- Size
- 607 acres
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