Pound Piles
Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
Location
About This Ground
Long , narrow area parallel to the coast 1.5 nautical miles offshore of Spary each. It starts 5 nautical miles NE ( 60 degrees T) from Little Egg Inlet going almost 5 nautical miles north. Bucktails tipped with Gulp or strip baits are deadly for fluke.
It is plain in the offshore part and with some lumps inshore of it. The surrounding area is characterized with sandy and shelly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
Charters to Fish Pound Piles
Most charters depart from Barnegat Light - Prime bay fishing access
The Gambler
point-pleasant-beach
- ✓Family operation since 1949
- ✓Widest party boat in class
Miss Chris Boats
Cape May
- ✓Three daily departure times
- ✓Air-conditioned 80-foot vessel
Highroller Fishing
Atlantic City
- ✓No Seasick Guarantee
- ✓Only back bay party boat in AC
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Check AvailabilityInshore Tackle for Pound Piles
Inshore tackle for back-bay and jetty
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Recommended tackle for Fluke (Summer Flounder) fishing.
Inshore Spinning Combo (7 ft)
Medium-power 7 ft rod + 3000-class reel. Stripers, fluke, and weakies.
PENN
PENN 7' Wrath II Fishing Rod and Spinning Reel Combo, Size 3000, Medium Light Power, Extra Fast Action, Corrosion-Resistant Graphite Construction, Lightweight and Durable
PENN
Penn Pursuit V Travel Spinning Reel 7' 3-PieceFishing Rod Combo, Graphite Composite Rod Blank Construction, EVA Handles
Inshore Bucktail Jig
1/2 to 2 oz bucktails for fluking the channels and bridge pilings.
kmucutie
kmucutie 5 pcs bucktail Jigs Saltwater or Freshwater Bait,for bass flounder fluke Striper Fishing Lure (All White Color, 1 OZ)
kmucutie
kmucutie 5 pcs bucktail Jigs Saltwater or Freshwater Bait,for bass flounder fluke Striper Fishing Lure (All White Color, 2 OZ)
Inshore Surface Plug
Topwater plugs for blitzing stripers at sunrise off the inlet.
JOGFFDE
Saltwater Fishing Lures Kit,6pcs Jerbaits Striped Bass Fishing Lure Hard Minnow Lures Surf Fishing Jerkbait Popper Plugs Striper Lures Inshore Offshore Saltwater Fishing Lures Set
FUSIGO
Saltwater Fishing Lures Kit - 6pcs Surf Sripers Saltwater Minnow Lures Jerkbait Popper Plugs Set Inshore Offshore Ocean Fishing Lures Tackle for Bass Trout
Inshore Soft Plastic
Paddle-tail and shad-style plastics for snapper blues and fluke.
Vhxmaizxn
Vhxmaizxn 30pcs Soft Plastic Fishing Lures Paddle Tail Swimbaits Soft Baits Lure for Bass Crappie Trout Shad Freshwater Saltwater Fishing Mixed 3.5 Inch 4.7 Inch Swim Bait Kit with Box
TRUSCEND
TRUSCEND 12 PCS Fishing Lures for Bass Trout Crappie Multi-Purpose Paddle Tail Swimbaits Superb Soft Plastic Fishing Baits Freshwater Saltwater Bass Walleye Lure Fishing Gifts for Men
Inshore Tackle Bag
3-4 tray bag built to walk jetties without snagging or dumping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Pound Piles?
Pound Piles is known for Fluke (Summer Flounder).
How do I get to Pound Piles?
Pound Piles is located 5 nm NE ( 60 degrees T) from Little Egg Inlet going almost 5 nm north. The nearest departure point is Little Egg Inlet.
Quick Info
- Type
- Plain Area
- Nearest Inlet
- Little Egg Inlet
- Location
- 5 nm NE ( 60 degrees T) from Little Egg Inlet going almost 5 nm north
- Size
- 1,419 acres
- Also known as
- Submerged Piles
Similar Species
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Fishing Reports
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