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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 Black sea bass as of April 1st, 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
Penrose Canal is a canal located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°22′26.6″N 74°26′39″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Penrose Canal 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.
The most common species in Penrose Canal are:
Black sea bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish