hey all i just got certified when i was up at college. i was wondering if there are any good in shore wrecks off of barneget light that are good to hunt on.

Hi Brian,

Welcome to the forum. There are lots of wrecks to spearfish from. In fact, I'd say that you can spearfish from just about any wreck or rockpile in NJ. Some days, they are loaded, while other days its not so good for whatever reason. If my mind serves me correctly, the dive shop on LBI closed. You'll have to find charter or private boats that are heading out to do your spearfishing, unless you are doing shore dives.

Yeah you are correct it did close, however i have my own boat so starting in may im gonna venture out to some of my favorite fishing spots to see what i can find.

That sounds like a great time. I'm sure if you talk to some fishing boat Captains, some may actually give you numbers for rock piles or unmarked smaller wrecks. Just make sure there is somebody on the boat while you dive that is capable of operating all the equipment if there is an emergency.

Good hunting!

yeah definatley, so i was looking at a map of wrecks off the coast does any one know way the bow and stern of the gulf trade wreck are so far apart

Hey madgaffer16, Welcome!!
Sorry, I didn't see this thread sooner.
The Gulf Trade was hit by a torpedo. It was broke in two. The bow sank, and the stern drifted.
Here is some info. on the wreck: http://njscuba.net/sites/site_gulf_trade.html