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Fishing regulations at Ship Channel, 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 species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Ship Channel fishing
- Summer flounder - 114 members reported to have caught this fish
- Dusky smooth-hound - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black sea bass - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
- @rjbrown3388 reported a nice Tautog.
- @rjbrown3388 reported a nice American eel.
- @rjbrown3388 reported a nice Piked dogfish.
- @benzistein reported a nice American eel.
- @xxmyfrogxx reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
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