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Fishing regulations at Barnegat Ridge, NJ
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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 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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For more information about federal regulations, see Greater Atlantic Recreational Regulations
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FAQ about Barnegat Ridge fishing
- Black sea bass - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
- Summer flounder - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
- Atlantic bluefin tuna - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- @LukeHebel03 reported a nice Striped bass.
- @ReelnFeast reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @ReelnFeast reported a nice Bluefish.
- @ReelnFeast reported a nice Scup.
- @BenjaminR810 reported a nice Black sea bass.
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