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Black sea bass
Black sea bass
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General info

Mat Gut is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass.

Location

39°02′28.1″N 74°47′12.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Mat Gut, 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 30th, 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

Total length does not include tail filament.

Excellent according to Adam L.

Centropristis striata

Regulations for

39°02′28.1″N 74°47′12.3″W
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Cities nearby

Stone Harbor

1.3 miles away

North Wildwood

2.7 miles away

Cape May Court House

3.2 miles away

Burleigh

3.3 miles away

West Wildwood

3.4 miles away

Middle

3.9 miles away

Wildwood

4.1 miles away

Whitesboro

4.3 miles away

Avalon

4.4 miles away

Rio Grande

5.2 miles away

Wildwood Crest

5.5 miles away

Erma

6.5 miles away

Diamond Beach

6.7 miles away

Lower

7.7 miles away

Goshen

8.1 miles away

Villas

8.1 miles away

South Dennis

8.8 miles away

Sea Isle City

9.0 miles away

Cape May

9.4 miles away

North Cape May

9.8 miles away

South Seaville

9.9 miles away

Ocean View

10.8 miles away

Dennisville

11.3 miles away

Seaville

12.3 miles away

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FAQ about Mat Gut fishing

Mat Gut is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°02′28.1″N 74°47′12.3″W
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