Kingfisher Cove

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New Jersey, United States

5.0·20 catches

Logged catches

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Top fish species at Kingfisher Cove

Blue crab

Bluefish

Spot croaker

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Fishing regulations at Kingfisher Cove, 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.

Local laws and licenses

New Jersey fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Blue crab

Regulation boundaryNew Jersey State Waters

Additional information

Recreational limit = 1 bushel Min size peeler or shredder = 3 inches Min size soft shell = 3.5 inches Minimum size hard shell = 4.5 inches Crab pot/Trot line season Delaware Bay & tributaries April 6 - December 4. Crab pot/Trot line season all other waters March 15 - November 30.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Callinectes sapidus

Season open: year-round

Bluefish

Regulation boundaryNew Jersey State Waters

Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information

No closed season. No minimum size. Bag limit = 5 bluefish per person for private/shore anglers and 7 for for-hire vessels with a valid Federal party/charter vessel permit, and captained by a properly credentialed operator with a valid US Coast Guard endorsement.

Edibility

Good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Bluefish by DMFD

Synonyms

Pomatomus saltatrix

Season open: year-round

Spot croaker

Regulation boundaryNew Jersey State Waters

Additional information

No minimum size. No bag limit. No closed season.

Edibility

Good

Synonyms

Leiostomus xanthurus

Local laws and licenses

New Jersey fishing license

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FAQ about Kingfisher Cove fishing

📍 Where is the Kingfisher Cove located?

the Kingfisher Cove is a stream located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:

40°02′56.7″N 74°06′11.9″W

🎣 Where on the Kingfisher Cove is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Kingfisher Cove 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.

🐟 What species are in the Kingfisher Cove?

The most common species in the Kingfisher Cove are:

Blue crab - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluefish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Spot croaker - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Kingfisher Cove fishing reports?

The latest Kingfisher Cove fishing reports are:

@houser.hunter reported a nice Spot croaker.
@jacksonornelas reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@SoFlo-Fish reported a nice Blue crab.
@SkunkMeOnce2 reported a nice Spot croaker.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Kingfisher Cove right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Kingfisher Cove, some of the species in season this October include: Black sea bass, Atlantic cod, Tautog, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Scup. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Kingfisher Cove?

Fishing in New Jersey requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In New Jersey, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 70 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Kingfisher Cove

Top fish species at Kingfisher Cove

Kingfisher Cove fishing reports

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Fishing regulations at Kingfisher Cove, NJ

Regulations for top species

Blue crab

Bluefish

Spot croaker

Reviews of Kingfisher Cove

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