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Fishing regulations at Matawan Creek, 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 Bluefish as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Matawan Creek fishing
- Bluefish - 38 members reported to have caught this fish
- Summer flounder - 32 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 26 members reported to have caught this fish
- @dan.cliff reported a nice Striped bass.
- @connorsenzamici reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @logan.landri reported a nice Spot croaker.
- @dominick.tenebruso reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @younghaseal reported a nice Bluegill.
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