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Fishing regulations at Barnegat Bay, NJ
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Fishing regulations in New Jersey can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Summer flounder as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Possession and size limits:
Delaware Bay & Tributaries: 3 fish at 17 inches
Island Beach State Park: 2 fish at 16 inches
All Other Marine Waters: 3 fish at 18 inches
For more info see NJ Fish and Wildlife 2024 Angler Summary.
Federal regulations are waived for Summer Flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for the state in which their catch is landed.
Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus
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FAQ about Barnegat Bay fishing
- Summer flounder - 389 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluefish - 234 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 162 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Gunnargoethert reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @Fishraeper12 reported a nice Striped bass.
- @Tog-slayer reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @nickwojtowicz reported a nice Striped bass.
- @LukeKw reported a nice Tautog.
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