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Jeffreys Ledge

Offshore · New Hampshire · Jeffreys Ledge / Gulf of Maine

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Jeffreys Ledge

Offshore · New Hampshire

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Wave Height

2.0 ft

At this destination

Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (44098) · NDBC 44098

Wave Period

6 s

At this destination

Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (44098) · NDBC 44098

Wave Direction

ESE

At this destination

Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (44098) · NDBC 44098

Marine Alerts

  • Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued September 5 at 2:14AM EDT until September 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Nearby coastal destinations

  • Stellwagen Bank26.7 mi

    Massachusetts · Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary / Massachusetts Bay · Offshore

    Approximately 26.7 miles away

  • Gloucester / Cape Ann29.7 mi

    Massachusetts · Massachusetts North Shore · Harbor

    Approximately 29.7 miles away

  • Portsmouth / Piscataqua River33.1 mi

    New Hampshire · Gulf of Maine / New Hampshire Seacoast · Estuary

    Approximately 33.1 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Jeffreys Ledge offshore fishery

Jeffreys Ledge is a offshore ledge destination in NH. Distinct from the Portsmouth Piscataqua estuary identity. Portions overlap Stellwagen NMS. Fishing is generally allowed. Not a no-take. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.

Fishery type
  • Offshore ledge
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Rocky ledge · Gulf of Maine groundfish water

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Cod and haddock carry independent month pulses. Bluefin is qualitative with annually variable HMS rules. Pollock is qualitative.

This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations

  • Atlantic cod illustration

    Atlantic cod

    Primary

    Gadus morhua

    Currently in a typical seasonal window

    Typical seasonal window: APRIL — OCTOBER

  • Haddock illustration

    Haddock

    Primary

    Melanogrammus aeglefinus

    Currently in a typical seasonal window

    Typical seasonal window: APRIL — OCTOBER

  • Atlantic bluefin tuna illustration

    Atlantic bluefin tuna

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Thunnus thynnus

    Also called Bluefin tuna

    Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER

  • Pollock illustration

    Pollock

    Secondary

    Pollachius virens

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Atlantic cod — APRIL — OCTOBER
  • Haddock — APRIL — OCTOBER
  • Atlantic bluefin tuna — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
  • Pollock — SPRING — FALL

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

How to Fish Jeffreys Ledge

Typical September approaches include bottom and structure jigging and mark-and-drift groundfish for Atlantic cod and Haddock.

  • Bottom and structure jigging

    Vertical or short-hop jigs on live bottom, wrecks, banks, or ledges from an offshore boat.

    Best for

    • Atlantic cod
    • Haddock

    Modes

    • Offshore boat

    Setup

    • Medium-heavy jigging and bottom tackle

  • Mark-and-drift groundfish

    Drift or slow-present baits on marked groundfish water. Not a canal shore technique.

    Best for

    • Atlantic cod
    • Haddock

    Modes

    • Offshore boat

    Setup

    • Medium-heavy jigging and bottom tackle

Common Tackle Setups

  • Medium-heavy jigging and bottom tackle

    Jigging or conventional bottom outfits heavy enough for grouper, snapper, or groundfish. Circle-hook bottom rigs where required.

    Rod
    Match rod class to the listed offshore techniques, not inshore plugging.
    Presentation
    Fish the named offshore geography, not the sibling harbor or inlet pin.

    Used for

    • Bottom and structure jigging
    • Mark-and-drift groundfish

Typical September Lures and Flies

Common lure and fly families associated with this month’s techniques.

  • Diamond-style jig

    Lure
    • Atlantic cod
    • Haddock

    Midwater to variable · Jig, fast, steady

    Cast and retrieve with a steady or pulsed cadence through bait schools

  • Vertical metal jig

    Lure
    • Atlantic cod
    • Haddock

    Midwater to bottom · Jig, fast

    Maintain contact and vary hop height until fish show a preferred cadence

  • Reef and structure jig

    Lure
    • Atlantic cod
    • Haddock

    Bottom · Jig, slow

    Maintain near-bottom contact without burying the jig in snags

General seasonal guidance, not a live recommendation, product endorsement, or guarantee of success.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boat from New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts ports. No shore access.

Primary hazards

Gulf of Maine seas and mixed MA/NH traffic. Do not treat Portsmouth harbor tide as ledge-local.

Fishery considerations

  • Harbor tides are not this ledge.
  • Regional NWS marine.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Cataloged offshore fishing destination

Offshore · New Hampshire

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