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Black sea bass
Black sea bass
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General info

Jones Tide Pond is an estuary located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass.

Location

40°02′18.3″N 74°03′43.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Jones Tide Pond, NJ

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 Black sea bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black sea bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

15

Min size

12.5"

Measurement

Total Length
All saltwater anglers must register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. To register, please visit http://www.saltwaterregistry.nj.gov

Bag Limit:

  • May 17 to June 19 = 10 black sea bass per person;
  • July 1 to August 31 = 1 black sea bass per person;
  • October 1 to October 31 = 10 black sea bass per person;
  • November 1 to December 31 = 15 black sea bass per person

Total length does not include tail filament.

Excellent according to Adam L.

Centropristis striata

Regulations for

40°02′18.3″N 74°03′43.2″W
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FAQ about Jones Tide Pond fishing

Jones Tide Pond is an estuary located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°02′18.3″N 74°03′43.2″W
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