Check which species have trophy potential in Barnegat Inlet
Barnegat Inlet fishing reports
Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app
Fishing regulations at Barnegat Inlet, 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 Tautog as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Min size
Measurement
January 1 thru February 28 bag limit = 4 tautog per person
April 1 thru April 30 bag limit = 4 tautog per person
August 1 thru Nov 15 bag limit = 1 tautog per person
November 16 thru December 31 bag limit = 5 tautog per person
Tautoga onitis
Regulations for
FAQ about Barnegat Inlet fishing
- Tautog - 167 members reported to have caught this fish
- Summer flounder - 202 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluefish - 184 members reported to have caught this fish
- @lukevanarsdale reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @lukevanarsdale reported a nice Black drum.
- @lukevanarsdale reported a nice Striped bass.
- @Seniormonkey reported a nice Tautog.
- @logankoop reported a nice Striped bass.
Free trial available