Fish Size Regulations for New Jersey
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2010 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.
Anticipated changes in 2010. 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:
Del. River & tribs. (Calhoun St. Bridge); Trenton, to Salem River & tribs. 4 fish - Jan.1 - Apr. 30
Open Mar.1 - Mar. 31 & June 1 - Dec. 31 Closed - May 1 - Jul. 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, closed 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: May 22 - Sept. 12
Summer Flounder (Fluke) Blue Crab
6 fish at 18 inches "Point to Point"
Open Season: May 29 - Sept. 6 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
Delaware Bay & tribs - Apr. 6 - Dec. 4
Bluefish All other waters - Mar. 15 - Nov. 30
15 fish no minimum size
Open season: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31
Please Obey the Regulations!!!
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.
Anticipated changes in 2010. 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:
Del. River & tribs. (Calhoun St. Bridge); Trenton, to Salem River & tribs. 4 fish - Jan.1 - Apr. 30
Open Mar.1 - Mar. 31 & June 1 - Dec. 31 Closed - May 1 - Jul. 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, closed 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: May 22 - Sept. 12
Summer Flounder (Fluke) Blue Crab
6 fish at 18 inches "Point to Point"
Open Season: May 29 - Sept. 6 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
Delaware Bay & tribs - Apr. 6 - Dec. 4
Bluefish All other waters - Mar. 15 - Nov. 30
15 fish no minimum size
Open season: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31
Please Obey the Regulations!!!