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Shaw Cutoff

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New Jersey, United States

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Summer flounder

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Atlantic croaker

10 in · 1 lb

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Atlantic croaker

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Atlantic croaker

10 in · 1 lb

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Atlantic croaker

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General info

Shaw Cutoff is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic croaker, Summer flounder, and Dusky smooth-hound.

Location

38°58′45.3″N 74°50′59″W
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Fishing regulations at Shaw Cutoff, 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 Atlantic croaker as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Atlantic croaker

Seasons

Open
No minimum size limit. No bag limit. No closed season.
Very good

Micropogonias undulatus

Regulations for

38°58′45.3″N 74°50′59″W
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FAQ about Shaw Cutoff fishing

Shaw Cutoff is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°58′45.3″N 74°50′59″W
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