Fish Size Regulations for New Jersey
Fred's Bait & Tackle
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| 2011 NJ Recreational Minimum Size, Possession Limits & Seasons Fish are measured from tip of snout to tip of tail (except Black Sea Bass and Sharks). Cleaning or filleting of fish with a minimum size limit while at sea is prohibited. For the latest information, please check the Division of Fish and Wildlife website for the most up to date information. www.njfishandwildlife.com Striped Bass or Hybrid Striped Bass Tautog - 14 inches 2 fish at 28" or greater Open seasons: Delaware River & Trib, March 1 - Dec 31 4 fish - Jan.1 - Apr. 30 Rivers, bay and estuaries, Mach 1 - Dec 31 Closed - May 1 - July 15 Atlantic Ocean - 0-3 miles from shore, no closed season 1 fish - Jul. 16 - Nov. 15 Atlantic Ocean - Greater than 3 miles from shore, prohibited 6 fish - Nov. 16 - Dec. 31 All other marine waters, open Mar. 1 - Dec. 31 Winter Flounder Black Sea Bass 2 fish at 12 inches 25 fish @ 12.5 inches Open Season: March 23 - May 21 Open Season: 5/28 - 9/11, 11/1-12/31 Summer Flounder (Fluke) Blue Crab 8 fish at 18 inches "Point to Point" Open Season: May 7 - Sept. 25 peeler or shedder - 3 inches softshell - 3-1/2 inches Weakfish hardshell - 4-1/2 inches 1 fish at 13 inches recreational limit - one bushel Open Season: Jan.1 - Dec. 31 Porgy Bluefish 9" 50 fish 15 fish no minimum size Jan 1 - Feb 28 July 1 - Dec 31 Open season: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Please Obey the Regulations!!! |