Artificial Reef: Carters Creek Deployment

On May 19, 2021, the NJDEP Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Marine Fisheries expanded the State's artificial reef network with another deployment on Manasquan Inlet Reef, marking the 6th on that site since 2017.
The “F/V CARTERS CREEK”, formerly known as “Absecon”, a 140’ decommissioned bunker boat was successfully deployed and now rests in 75' of water, with a vertical relief of 28', at the following coordinates 40* 05.010 x 073* 59.632.
Sponsorship for this project is provided by the Greater Point Pleasant Charter Boat Association and The Sportfishing Fund.
Artificial reefs are typically made up of concrete, steel, decommissioned ships, and barges and provide habitat for a variety of marine life, fishing grounds for anglers, and underwater structures for scuba divers to enjoy.
Information about New Jersey’s Artificial Reef Program

Greater Point Pleasant Charter Boat Association

The Sportfishing Fund

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