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New JerseyFish & Wildlife DigestA Summary of Rules and Management InformationVOL. 17 NO. 3 Marine Issue MAY 2004
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Summary of Marine Fish & Shellfish Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recreational Seasons, Size & Possession Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Marine Fish Identification with Seasons and Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shellfish & Non-Commercial Crab Pot License Information. . . . . 14
Striped Bass Bonus Fish Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chesapeake-Style Crab Pot Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
State of New JerseyDepartment of Environmental Protection
James E. McGreevey, GovernorBradley M. Campbell, Commissioner
Office of Natural and Historic ResourcesJohn S. Watson, Jr., Assistant Commissioner
Division of Fish and WildlifeP.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 • www.njfishandwildlife.com
Martin McHugh, DirectorDavid Chanda, Assistant Director
Thomas McCloy, Marine Fisheries AdministratorJames Joseph, Chief, Shellfisheries
Kurt Powers, Chief, Marine FisheriesRob Winkel, Chief, Law Enforcement
Jim Sciascia, Chief, Information and EducationCindy Kuenstner, Editor
The Division of Fish and Wildlife is a professional, environmental organizationdedicated to the protection, management and wise use of the
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WHERE TO WRITE USNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and WildlifeP.O. Box 400 • Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 • Internet: www.njfishandwildlife.com
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Wildlife Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908-735-8793Land Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-383-0918Law Enforcement (Bergen, Essex, Hudson,Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset,Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties) . . . . 908-735-8240Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center605 Pequest Rd., Oxford, NJ 07863. . . . . . 908-637-4125Central Region Office1 Eldridge Rd., Robbinsville, NJ 08691Land Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-259-2132Hunter Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-2HUNTNJWildlife Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-259-7955Law Enforcement (Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex,Monmouth, and Ocean Counties) . . . . . . . 609-259-2120Southern Region Office220 Blue Anchor Rd., Sicklerville, NJ 08081Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856-629-0090Hunter Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-2HUNTNJLand Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856-629-5006Freshwater Fisheries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856-629-4950Wildlife Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856-629-7224Law Enforcement (Atlantic, Camden,Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester,and Salem Counties). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856-629-0555
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OUR MISSION:To protect and manage the state’s fish and wildlife to maximize their long-termbiological, recreational and economic value for all New Jerseyans.
OUR GOALS:To maintain New Jersey’s rich variety of fish and wildlife species at stable, healthy levelsand to protect and enhance the many habitats on which they depend.To educate New Jerseyans on the values and needs of our fish and wildlife and to fostera positive human/wildlife co-existence.To maximize the recreational and commercial use of New Jersey’s fish and wildlife forboth present and future generations.
Marine Fisheries CouncilGilbert Ewing, Jr., Chair, Cape May
Dr. Robert B. Abel, ShrewsburyErling Berg, Cape May
Dr. Patrick Donnelly, BrielleEdward Goldman, Absecon
Dick Herb, AvalonJohn J. Maxwell, Germania
Frances Puskas, Barnegat LightJoe Rizzo, Mayetta
Nancy Sittineri, Cape May Court House
Atlantic Coast Shellfish CouncilJohn J. Maxwell, Chair, Germania
Everett Giberson, ManahawkinWalter Hughes, Atlantic Highlands
Daniel L. Loper, ErmaStephen Potter, New Gretna
Delaware Bay Shellfish CouncilNancy Sittineri, Chair, Cape May Court House
Scott Bailey, MillvilleStephen Fleetwood, Port NorrisWarren Hollinger, Port Norris
Fish and Game CouncilW. Scott Ellis, Chair, Yardville
Richard Culp, Oak RidgeFred Hough, Augusta
George Howard, PittstownJane Morton Galetto, Millville
Ed Kertz, Egg HarborElwood Knight, Mount LaurelJohn Messeroll, E. Brunswick
Jack Shrier, MendhamRobert Von Suskil, VinelandJeannette Vreeland, Andover
Endangered and Nongame SpeciesAdvisory Committee
Jane Morton Galetto, Chair, MillvilleDr. James Applegate, Cranbury
Dr. Joanna Burger, SomersetMike Catania, Chester
Dr. Emile DeVito, Far HillsJanet Larson, Toms River
Rick Lathrop, Bound BrookDavid Mizrahi, Cape May Court House
Dr. Dale Schweitzer, Port NorrisJames Shissias, Titusville
Clay Sutton, Cape May Court House
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2004 Summary of Marine Fish & Shellfish Regulations
This is not the full law. Consult the Division of Fish and Wildlife for further details. All persons are reminded that thestatutes, code and regulations are the legal authorities. Red text in regulations indicates a change for this year.
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New Jersey regulations apply to all fish specieswhen they are possessed in state waters
or landed in New Jersey regardless of where theyare caught.
Resource InformationAnyone who takes fisheries resources may be
required to provide information on the species,number, weight or other information pertinent tomanagement of resources.
Methods of FishingNo person shall take, catch, kill or attempt to
take, catch or kill any fish within the marinewaters of the state by any means except in themanner commonly known as angling with handline or rod and line unless specifically providedfor by statute or regulation.
Wanton Waste ProhibitedFish of any species which are purposely killed
shall become part of the angler’s daily possessionlimit and shall not be returned to the water fromwhich they were taken. This does not apply to fishwhich are released alive and subsequently die.
Spear FishingSpear fishing can be conducted by means of a
spear, harpoon or other missile while completelysubmerged in the marine waters of the state forany species, except lobster.
Persons who fish with a spear for species with size limits are reminded that it is theirresponsibility to ensure the fish meets the minimum size limits before being killed or injured.
Prohibited SpeciesIt is illegal to take, possess, land, purchase, or
sell any of the following species:Atlantic Sturgeon Shortnosed SturgeonBasking Shark Whale SharkBigeye Sand Tiger Shark White SharkSand Tiger Shark
Sea Turtles and Marine MammalsIt is illegal to intentionally molest, kill or
possess sea turtles or marine mammals, or topossess any part thereof.
FinfishFilleting
The filleting at sea of all fish with a size limit isprohibited. Party boats may fillet fish at sea if theyobtain a Special Fillet Permit. Applications may beobtained from the Marine Fisheries Administration.
Black drumThe minimum size limit for black drum is 16
inches in total length and the daily possession limitis 3 fish. There is no closed season for black drum.
Red DrumThe red drum possession and size limits are
one fish no less than 18 inches and not greaterthan 27 inches.
Black Sea BassThe minimum size limit for black sea bass is
12 inches measured along the midline from thesnout to the end of the central portion of the tail,not to include the tail filaments. The possessionlimit is 25 fish with an open season of Jan. 1 toSept. 7 and Sept. 22 to Nov. 30.
BluefishThe possession limit for bluefish is 15 fish.
Bluefish taken with hook and line may be soldonly from June 16 through August 7 and only ifthe harvester is in possession of a valid commer-cial bluefish permit issued for his or her vessel by the National Marine Fisheries Service (978-281-9370). Any harvester in possession of a validcommercial bluefish permit may possess morethan 15 bluefish per day, but only during thecommercial season of June 16 through August 7.
SharkThe minimum size limit for any species of
shark, except dogfish (see note below) is 48 inchestotal length.
Sharks—Prohibited Speciesbasking shark sand tiger sharkwhale shark bigeye sand tiger sharkwhite shark
The fins may not be removed from a shark,except after fishing has ceased and such shark hasbeen landed. A shark may be eviscerated and thehead and tail removed prior to landing, providedthat the alternate length as measured from theorigin of the first dorsal fin to the pre-caudal pit(located just forward of the origin of the upperlobe of the tail fin) is not less than 23 inches inlength. The possession limit is two shark per vessel.
Note: To differentiate sharks from dogfish—thesmooth dogfish has flat, tiny teeth; the spinydogfish has strong, dorsal spines, shorter than,and in front of, the dorsal fins. Neither is present in sharks.
Striped Bass (includes Hybrid Striped Bass)
See Notice on page 7 anticipating stripedbass regulation changes. The followingregulations were current as of April 2004 andmay be replaced:
The possession limit for striped bass / hybridstriped bass is two fish. One fish must be greaterthan or equal to 24 inches to less than 28 inches(slot fish) while the other fish must be 28 inches orgreater. It does not matter which fish is harvestedfirst. Anglers participating in the Striped BassProgram Bonus Program (see next page) maypossess an additional striped bass at 28 inches orgreater. Anglers do not need to harvest a slotfish prior to taking a bonus fish.
It is illegal to take, catch or kill any stripedbass from or in any marine waters of this state, bymeans of a net of any description, or by anymethods other than angling with a hook and lineor by spear fishing.
It is illegal to possess any striped bass, or partsof a striped bass from which the head and/or tailhas been removed (other than while in preparationor being served as food), which is less than thelegal minimum size.
Harvest and possession of striped bass fromfederal waters (outside three miles) is prohibited.
Sale of striped bass in New Jersey is prohibited.
Closed seasonsNo person may take, attempt to take, or have
in possession any striped bass from the followingclosed waters:
Jan. 1–Feb. 28—All waters except the AtlanticOcean from 0-3 miles offshore. All inlets and bays are delineated from ocean waters by aColregs Demarcation line.
April 1–May 31—Delaware River & Bay andtheir tributaries from the upstream side of theU.S. Route 1 bridge downstream to andincluding the Salem River and its tributaries.
Total Length
48"
Shark23"
Alternate Length
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2004 Summary of Marine Fish & Shellfish Regulations
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The use of non-offset circle hooks will berequired to reduce striped bass bycatch mortalitywhile fishing with natural bait during the stripedbass spawning area closure within the DelawareRiver and its tributaries. This restriction will notapply to hook sizes smaller than size two.
Striped Bass Bonus Fish ProgramFishermen may possess one additional striped
bass per day under the Striped Bass Bonus FishProgram subject to the following:1. The fisherman must apply for and receive a fish
possession card (See application, page 15) inadvance of attempting to take a bonus fish.
2. The minimum size limit for a striped bass takenunder the bonus program is 28 inches.
3. Fisherman must comply with all aspects of theregulations. A guide to these regulations isprovided with the fish possession cards.
4. Two fish possession cards are issued to eachapplicant. Only one card is good per day. Cardsare valid only during the year issued. Theorange card is only good for the 2004 season.
5. Participants wishing to continue in the programin 2004 can do so by mailing the fishing logsenclosed with their cards.Additional cards will be provided upon checking
fish at one of the 55 designated check stations orby mailing the completed card to the Division. Formore information, call 609-748-2020 or visit ourWeb site at www.njfishandwildlife.com.
Summer Flounder (Fluke)The possession and minimum size limit for
summer flounder is 8 fish at 16-1/2 inches and anopen season from May 8 to October 11.
Tautog (Blackfish)The minimum size limit for tautog is 14 inches.
There is a four fish possession limit from January1 through May 31, and a one fish possession limitfrom June 1 through November 14 and an eightfish possession limit from November 15 toDecember 31.
Weakfish (Gray & Spotted Seatrout)The possession and minimum size limit for
weakfish is 8 fish at least 13 inches in length.
Winter FlounderThe minimum size limit for winter flounder
is 11 inches. For winter flounder the open seasonsare March 1–May 31 and September15–December 31. There is no possession limit.
Additional Marine Fishing RegulationsSee pages 7, 10 and 11 for the clip out
reference pages.
Bait FishNo license is required for the taking of bait-
fish for personal use with the following gear:1. Dip nets 24" in diameter or less for the taking
of herring for live bait.
2. Bait seines 50 feet long or less.3. Cast nets 20 feet in diameter or less.4. Lift or umbrella nets four feet square or less.5. Not more than five killipots.6. Not more than two miniature fykes or pots for
the taking of eels for bait.Fish taken in this manner may not be sold or
used for barter unless a commercial bait netlicense is in possession.
No person shall take more than 35 alewife orblueback herring in aggregate per day by hook andline or the above listed gear.
No person shall take or attempt to take fish byany means from the Deal Lake flume, LakeTakanasse spillway or Wreck Pond spillway onany Monday, Wednesday or Friday during themonths of April and May.
CrustaceansAmerican Lobster
The legal possession size of whole lobsters,measured from the rear of the eye socket along aline parallel to the center lineof the body shell to the rearof the body shell, shall benot less than 3-3/8 inches.Lobster parts may not bepossessed at sea or landed.
The possession limit is 6 lobsters per person. Noperson shall possess any lobster with eggsattached or from which eggs have been removedor any female lobster with a v-notched tail, asillustrated above.
The use of spears, gigs, gaffs or other penetratingdevices as a method of capture for lobsters isprohibited. A recreational lobster pot permit andfish pot license is required to use pots or traps tocapture lobsters. For details call 609-748-2020.
Lobsters taken recreationally may not be soldor offered for sale.
Crabs1. Crabs may be taken recreationally with hand
lines, manually operated collapsible traps orscoop nets without a license. A non-commercial crab pot license is required for theuse of not more than two (2) non-collapsibleChesapeake-style crab pots (see illustration onpage 15) or two (2) trot lines to harvest crabs.See page 15 for the non-commercial crab potlicense application or stop by coastal bait andtackle shops.
2. It is illegal to harvest or possess more than onebushel of crabs per day per person or offer forsale any crabs without having in your possessiona valid commercial crabbing license.
3. Minimum size of crabs that may be harvested(measured from point to point of shell) are asfollows:a. Peeler or shedder crab—3 inchesb. Soft crab—3-1/2 inch
c. Hard crab—4-3/4 inches (for sale)d. Hard crab—4-1/2 inches (possession)
4. All female crabs with eggs attached and allundersized crabs shall be returned to the waterimmediately.
5. Recreational trot lines shall not exceed 150feet in length with a maximum of 25 baits.
6. All pots and trot lines shall be marked withthe identification number of the owner.
7. All crab pots must be tended at least onceevery 72 hours.
8. No floating line may be used on any crab potor crab pot buoy.
9. No crab pot shall be placed in any area thatwould obstruct or impede navigation or in anycreek less than 50-feet wide.
10. Only the owner, his agent or a law enforce-ment officer may raise or remove contents ofa legally set fishing device.
11. Crabs taken with a bait seine may be retainedfor personal use only if the fishermanpossesses a bait net license, and may not bebartered or sold unless the fishermanpossesses a commercial crab license.
12. No crabs may be harvested from the NewarkBay Complex. For more information, seeHealth Advisory on page 15.
13. Crab Pot/Trot Line seasons:Delaware Bay and tributaries—April 6 to Dec. 4; all other waters—March 15to Nov. 30. The following waters are closed to the use of crab pots and trot lines:Cumberland Co: Cohansey River and creeksnamed Back, Cedar, Nantuxent, Fortesque,Oranoken, and Dividing; Cape May Co: Westand Bidwell Creeks and the Cape May Canal;Atlantic Co: Hammock Cove (Dry Bay);Ocean Co.: on East shore of Barnegat Bay,that area of Sedge Islands WildlifeManagement Area enclosed by a line drawnfrom the northern bank of Fishing Creek onIsland Beach State Park to the northern tip ofthe Sedge Island (Hensler Island), then southfrom point to point along the western side ofthe Sedge Islands WMA and terminating onthe most southwestern point of Island BeachState Park.
14. The Division will issue a non-commercialcrab dredge license for the harvest of notmore that one bushel of crabs during the crab
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license agents, any state shellfish office or MarinePolice Station. Charts are updated annually.
3. Shellfish harvesting is prohibited beforesunrise, after sunset and on Sundays.
4. Harvesting of clams, oysters and mussels onpublic grounds is restricted to the use of handimplements.
5. It is illegal to harvest shellfish from leasedgrounds. These grounds are delineated bystakes or buoys set by the lease holder. Chartsof the leases may be examined at the NacoteCreek or Bivalve Shellfish Offices duringregular business hours.
Hard Clams1. No person shall harvest more than 150
clams per day unlesssuch person is a holder ofa commercial clamlicense. Only certifiedshellfish dealers maypurchase clams fromcommercial harvesters. All persons sellingclams commercially must tag each containerlisting date of harvest, name and address of theharvester and the waters from which theshellfish were harvested.
2. A non-resident recreational license is validonly during the months of June, July, Augustand September.
3. Anyone engaged in any clamming activity with
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dredge season. Crabs so taken may not besold or offered for barter. There is a fee of$15.00 for this non-commercial crab dredgelicense. Call the Marine FisheriesAdministration at 609-748-2040.
Notice: All non-collapsible Chesapeake-style crabpots (see illustration on page 15) must be constructedto include a biodegradable panel designed to createan opening to allow crabs and other organisms toescape if the pot is lost or abandoned. All non-collapsible Chesapeake-style crab pots set in anymanmade lagoon or any water body less than 150feet wide must also include a turtle excluderdevice inside all pot entrance funnels.
Horseshoe CrabsThe harvest of horseshoe crabs is prohibited
without a permit.
Mollusks (Shellfish)1. All persons must be licensed to harvest any
hard clams, soft clams, surf clams and oysters.2. It is illegal to harvest clams, oysters and mussels
from condemned waters, even for bait purposes.It is also illegal to harvest surf clams frombeaches adjacent to water classified as condemned.
Water classification charts are available from
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someone holding a commercial clam licensemust also possess their own commercial clam license.
4. It is illegal to dredge hard clams. Handimplements are the only legal harvest methods.
5. The minimum size of hard clams that may be harvested is 1-1/2 inches in length. Clamsless than 1-1/2 inches in length must beimmediately returned to the bottom from whichthey were taken.
6. It is illegal to harvest shellfish on Sundayexcept on the seasonal waters of the Navesinkand Shrewbury Rivers between November 1and April 30.
Oysters1. Oysters may be sold only to certified dealers.2. It is illegal to dredge oysters on public grounds.
All harvesting on public grounds is restricted tothe use of hand implements.
3. Shells taken in the process of harvestingoysters must be culled from the live oysters andreturned immediately to the area from wherethey were taken.
4. Specific seasons and regulations exist foroyster beds in Great Bay, Delaware Bay, theMullica, Great Egg Harbor and Tuckahoerivers. Check with appropriate shellfish officesfor detailed regulations.
5. One license covers recreational andcommercial oystering.
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New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife2004 Marine Recreational Fishing Seasons,
Minimum Size & Possession LimitsRegulations in red are new this year. Harvest &
Minimum Possession LimitSpecies Open Season Length (per person unless noted)
American Eel No Closed Season 6” 50
Black Drum No Closed Season 16” 3
Black Sea Bass Jan. 1–Sept. 7 12” 25Sept. 22–Nov. 30 Excluding tail filaments
Bluefish No Closed Season No Minimum 15
Cobia No Closed Season 37” 2
Cod No Closed Season 21” No Limit
Haddock No Closed Season 21” No Limit
King Mackerel No Closed Season 23” 3
Pollock No Closed Season 19” No Limit
Porgy (Scup) Jan. 1–Feb. 28 10” 50July 1–Dec. 31
Red Drum No Closed Season 18” 1 not greater than 27”
River Herring No Closed Season No Limit 35
Shad No Closed Season No minimum 6
Sharka No Closed Season 48” 2 per vesselexcept prohibited species b
Spanish Mackerel No Closed Season 14” 10
Striped bass or hybrid striped bass*—Del. River & tributaries Mar. 1–Mar. 31
(Rt. 1 bridge to Salem and 28” 1River & tributaries) June 1–Dec. 31
—Del. River & tributaries Mar. 1–Dec. 31 Greater or equal 1(upstream of Rt. 1 bridge) to 24” but less than 28”
—Atlantic Oceanc No Closed Season0-3 miles from shore
—All other waters Mar. 1–Dec. 31
Summer Flounder May 8–October 11 16 1/2” 8
Tautog Jan. 1–May 31 14” 4June 1–Nov. 14 14” 1Nov. 15–Dec. 31 14” 8
Weakfish No Closed Season 13” 8
Winter Flounder March 1–May 31 11” No LimitSept. 15–Dec. 31
No species of fish with a minimum size limit listed above may be filleted or cleaned at sea (except striped bassif fillet is at least 28” long). (Party boats licensed to carry 15 or more passengers may apply for a permit to filletthe above species, except striped bass, at sea.)
Blue Crab
—peeler or shedder No Closed Seasond 3”
—soft No Closed Seasond 3 1/2” 1 bushel
—hard No Closed Seasond 4 1/2”
Lobster (carapace length) No Closed Season 3 3/8” 6
Hard Clam—license required No Closed Season 1 1/2” 150 clams
a Not including dogfish: see description on page 4.b Prohibited Sharks Species: basking shark, whale shark, white shark, sand tiger shark, bigeye tiger sharkc Atlantic Ocean greater than three miles from shore: harvest and possession prohibited.d Unless using non-collapsible, Chesapeake-style crab pots. See section on crab pots, pages 5 and 15.*See NOTICE, this page, anticipating striped bass regulation changes.
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Violations
(609)748-2050or 24 hr. DEP Hotline
877-WARNDEPViolators of the fillet law are subject
to $30 per fish or $300 to $3,000
Federal MarineFisheries Contacts
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/index.htmlCustomer Service Center:
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Atlantic CoastRecreational Fisheries
Coordinator: 301-713-9505 x178
Fisheries Law Enforcement Field Offices
Brielle: 732-528-3315Marmora: 609-390-8303
NOTICEAttention
Striped BassAnglers
The 2004 striped bass regulationsremain under development as ofApril 2004. A regulation change
during this year is likely. It isimportant for anglers to stay
current with the regulations, socheck frequently for striped bassregulation updates on Fish and
Wildlife’s 24-hour marine hotline (609-292-2083), our Web site
(www.njfishandwildlife.com) and in your area newspaper.
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The South JerseyShooting Club
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The club is in the Pinelands of Winslow Township on PineyHollow Road. The facility is a perfect place for a family to enjoy the great sports of target shooting and bow & arrow. It’s a place tointroduce kids to the safe handling of firearms and to gain respect for such sporting arms.
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REGULATIONS
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PROHIBITEDSPECIES
It is illegal to take, possessor land any of the following species:
BIGEYE SAND TIGER SHARKSHORTNOSE STURGEONATLANTIC STURGEONSAND TIGER SHARK
BASKING SHARKWHALE SHARKWHITE SHARK
Bluefish15 fish no minimum size
Striped Bass orHybrid Striped Bass*
1 fish at 28"1 fish at 24" or greater, but less than 28"
Del. River & tribs. (Rt. 1 Bridge); Trenton, to SalemRiver & tribs. Open 3/1–3/31 & 6/1–12/31Atlantic Ocean: (0–3 miles from shore), noclosed season; (greater than 3 miles fromshore) closed year roundAll other marine waters, open 3/1–12/31
Winter Flounder11" • Open Seasons: 3/1–5/31; 9/15–12/31
Shark2 Fish per vessel
Blue Crab (point to point)Peeler or Shedder—3"
Soft—3 1/2" • Hard—4 1/2"recreational limit—one bushel
Weakfish8 Fish at 13"
Summer Flounder (Fluke)8 Fish at 16 1/2"
Open Season 5/8–10/11
Tautog 14"4 Fish—1/1–5/31 • 1 Fish—6/1–11/14
8 Fish 11/15–12/31
Open Season 1/1–9/7 & 9/22–11/30Black Sea Bass
Hard Clamrecreational limit—150 clams
No harvest on Sunday. (See pg. 6 for exceptions)
1 1/2"
25 Fish at 12"
Total Length—48"
Alternate Length23"
OTHER SPECIESPossession Total
Limit Length
American Eel . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . 6"Cobia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 37"Cod . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Limit . . . . . 21"Haddock . . . . . . . . . No Limit . . . . . 21"King Mackerel. . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . 23"Pollock . . . . . . . . . . No Limit . . . . . 19"River Herring . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . No LimitLobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . 33/8"
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REGULATIONS
Shellfish and Non-CommercialCrab Pot License Information
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NEW Please send me a copy of
A Guide to Fishing and Diving New Jersey Reefs
(Please Print)
Name:_________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________
City:__________________________________________
State____________Zip____________
Phone No._______________________
Enclose check or money order for $23.00 per book($19.95 plus $3.05 postage), payable to “Artificial Reef Association”
Mail to: ARA, P.O. Box 16, Oceanville, NJ 08231
2nd Edition Completely Updated14 Ocean Reef Sites
28 Charts
LORAN and DGPS Coordinates68 Waterproof Plastic Pages
3,000 Reefs
Prior to harvesting any shellfish, be certain to consult the ShellfishGrowing Water Classification Charts published by the Division of
Watershed Management, available at any shellfish license agent, stateshellfish office or Marine Police Station, or call 609-748-2000.
• Residential recreational clam: $10.
• Harvest limit of 150 hard, soft, surf clams (in aggregate) per day. Sale ofcatch prohibited.
• Non-resident recreational clam: $20. Harvest limit of 150 hard, soft, surfclams per day. Sale of catch prohibited. License valid only during themonths of June, July, August and September.
• Juvenile recreational clam: $2. For persons under 14 years of age.Subject to same restrictions as resident or nonresident adult recreationallicense holders.
• Commercial clam: $50. Unlimited harvest. Clams may be sold to certifieddealers only.
• Oyster, commercial or recreational: $10. Unlimited oyster harvest.Oysters may be sold to certified dealers only.
• Senior Citizen recreational: FREE. NJ resident 62 years of age or older forclam/oyster license. Harvest limit of 150 clams per day. Unlimited oysterharvest. Sale of clams or oysters prohibited. There is a $2 application feefor the Senior Citizen Recreational Shellfish License.
• Disabled veterans: May apply for free recreational clamming or crab potlicenses at the following Division offices:
Trenton OfficePequest Hatchery & Ed. Ctr.Nacote Creek Research StationNorthern Region OfficeCentral Region OfficeSouthern Region OfficeFor locations, see Directory, page 3
• Bay Scallops: No license required. Scallops may be harvested only fromapproved waters.
• Mussels: No license required. Mussels may only be harvested fromapproved waters.
• Recreational crab pot license applications: Are also available on ourWeb site: www.njfishandwildlife.com
NOTE: When obtaining a license from a license agent, an additional $1 fee is charged.
SHELLFISH & NON-COMMERCIAL CRAB POT LICENSE AGENTS(For over the counter sales only)
ATLANTIC COUNTYEgg Harbor True Value . . . . . . . . . . 208 N. Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor . . . . . . . . . . 609-965-0815
+Gifford Marine, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Margate Blvd., Northfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-383-9500+Jennings Misty Morning Marina . . 1820 Mays Ldg.-Somers Pt Rd., EH Twp. . . . . . . . 609-927-5303+Nacote Creek Shellfish Office . . . . Route 9, Mile 51, Port Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-748-2040+Steve’s Deepwater Marina. . . . . . . 5012 Ocean Heights Ave., EH Twp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-927-0461+Up the Creek Marina. . . . . . . . . . . . 139 E. Faunce Ldg. Rd., Absecon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-272-9252#Zeus Sporting Goods. . . . . . . . . . . . 6679 Black Horse Pike, EH Twp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-646-1668
CAPE MAY COUNTYAvalon Hodge Podge . . . . . . . . . . . 2389 Ocean Dr., Avalon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-967-3274Budd’s B&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Fullingmill Rd., Villas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-886-6935Capt. Tate’s Tackle Box . . . . . . . . . 450 No. Route 47, Cape May CH, Dennisville . . . . 609-861-4001
+City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th & Asbury Ave., Ocean City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-399-6111+Just Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 W. Mechanic St., Cape May CH . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-465-6171
Red Dog B&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 43rd St., Sea Isle City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-263-7914+Upper Twp. Municipal Bldg. . . . . . . 2100 Tuckahoe Rd., Petersburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-628-2011
CUMBERLAND COUNTY+Bivalve Shellfish Office . . . . . . . . . 6959 Miller Ave., Port Norris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856-785-0730
GLOUCESTER COUNTYWashington Twp. Parks . . . . . . . . . Hurfville-Cross Keys Rd., Turnersville . . . . . . . . . . 856-589-6427Borough of Paulsboro . . . . . . . . . . 1211 Delaware St., Paulsboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856-423-1500
MERCER COUNTY+NJ Div. Fish and Wildlife. . . . . . . . . 501 E. State St., 3rd Fl., Trenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-292-2965
MIDDLESEXSayreville Sportsman Shop . . . . . . 52 Washington Ave., Sayreville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-238-2060
MONMOUTH COUNTYBrielle Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 Ashley Ave., Brielle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-528-5720
OCEAN COUNTYAmerican Sportsman . . . . . . . . . . . 857 Mill Creek Rd., Manahawkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-597-4104Barnegat Boat Basin . . . . . . . . . . . 491 E. Bay Ave., Barnegat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-698-8581Bruce & Pat’s B&T Shop . . . . . . . . 317 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-494-2333Downe’s Bait & Tackle . . . . . . . . . . 287 Brennan Concourse, Bayville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-269-0137Eastern Bait & Tackle. . . . . . . . . . . 507 Route 9, Bayville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-237-0553Fishermen’s Headquarters . . . . . . 280 W. 9th St., Ship Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-494-5739Grizz’s Forked River B&T . . . . . . . . 232 N. Main St., Forked River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-693-9298Lacey Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Route 9, South, Forked River . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-693-0151Maritime Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 S. Green St., Tuckerton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-294-9090Mole’s Bait & Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Route 9, Waretown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-693-3318Pell’s Fish & Sport Shop . . . . . . . . 335 Mantoloking Rd., Bricktown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-477-2121Scott’s Bait & Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . 945 Radio Rd., Little Egg Harbor Twp.. . . . . . . . . . 609-296-1300Wheel House Marina . . . . . . . . . . . 267 24th Ave., So. Seaside Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-793-3296
SOMERSET COUNTYEfinger’s Sporting Goods. . . . . . . . 513 W. Union Ave., Bound Brook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-356-0604
# Sell only clam licenses+ Also sells oyster licenses
REGULATIONS
Vol. 17, No. 3 May 2004 2004 Marine Issue 15
ApplicationSTRIPED BASS BONUS
FISH PROGRAMDate____________________
Name______________________________________________Last First Middle Initial
Address____________________________________________Number and Street
City_____________________________________State_______
Zip Code_____________County________________________
*Social Security #_____________________________________
Telephone, Day______________________________________
**E-mail____________________________________________
MAIL COMPLETED FORM TO:NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife
Striped Bass Bonus Fish ProgramP.O. Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241
*Required for processing application**To receive special NJ Fish and Wildlife notices
You must enclose a self-addressed, stamped #10 business sizedenvelope for each applicant to receive two fish possession cards
Applications and log sheets are available on our Web site at www.njfishandwildlife.com
DIVISION OF FISH & WILDLIFE USE ONLY
Terrapin Excluders andBiodegradable Panels Are Required
on Chesapeake-Style Crab Pots
Users of non-collapsible, Chesapeake-style crab pots should be aware thatall pots set in any body of water less than 150 feet wide at mean low tide orin any manmade lagoon MUST include diamondback terrapin excluderdevices. In addition, all non-collapsible, Chesapeake-style crab pots set in anybody of water MUST include biodegradable panels. These crab pot modifi-cations will help reduce the unintentional drowning of terrapins and allow forescapement of these and other species in the event that pots are lost or aban-doned. Terrapin excluder devices must be no larger than two inches high bysix inches wide and securely fastened inside each funnel entrance.Biodegradable panels must measure at least six and one-half inches wide byfive inches high and be located in the upper section of the crab pot. The panelmust be constructed of, or fastened to the pot with wood lath, cotton, hemp,sisal or jute twine not greater than 3/16" diameter, or non-stainless steel,uncoated ferrous metal not greater than 3/32" diameter. The door or a side ofthe pot may serve as the biodegradable panel ONLY if it is fastened to thepot with any of the material specified above. Crabbers should be aware thatALL non-collapsible, Chesapeake-style crab pots MUST be licensed andmarked with the gear identification number of the owner. For crab pot licenseinformation and regulations, see the regulations on page 5 and license agentson page 14.
NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Fisheries Administration
Application for 2004Non-Commercial Crab Pot/Trot Line License
A license is required for the recreational use of non-collapsible, Chesapeake-style crab pots or trot lines. SeeSummary of Marine Fish and Shellfish Regulations. This Application is also available on our Web site atwww.njfishandwildlife.com APPLICATION FEE $2.00
NAME:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
STATE: ___________________________________________ ZIP:_____________________________________________________
PHONE:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY #:_______________________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH:______________________________________HEIGHT:___________________WEIGHT:___________________
EYE COLOR:____________________________________HAIR:________________________SEX:__________________________
SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please make check or money order payable to: NJ Fish & Wildlife. Completed applications may be sent toany of the following offices:
NJ F&W - Crab Pot Lic.: PO Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241 • 609-748-2021NJ F&W - Crab Pot Lic.: PO Box 432, Port Norris, NJ 08349 • 856-785-0730
NJ F&W - Crab Pot Lic.: PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 • 609-292-2965
Possession Cards #’s Issued___________________________________
Duplicate Check___________________________________________
Date Mailed to Applicant____________________________________
Initials__________________________________________________
Copies of the Fish Advisory Brochure are available by contacting the following:
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OFENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Public Access Center—609-777-DEP3 or www.state.nj.us/dep
DIVISION OF SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY:609-984-6070 or www.state.nj.us/dep/dsr/
DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE:609-748-2020 or www.njfishandwildlife.com
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIORSERVICES, CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
609-588-3123 or 609-777-3373 orwww.state.nj.us/health/eoh/foodweb/fishguid.htm
Health Advisories For Eating Fish And Crabs Caught In New Jersey Waters
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