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.
No closed season. No possession limit. No size limit.
Dusky smoothhound, Mustelus canis
Season closed: January 1 - May 16
Black sea bass
Regulation boundaryNew Jersey State Waters
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
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
Blue Fish Harbor is a canal located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°05′24.9″N 74°44′15.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Blue Fish Harbor by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.