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Fishing regulations at Mud Hole, 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.
Regulations for top species
Black sea bass
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.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
For more information about federal regulations, see Greater Atlantic Recreational Regulations
To see regulations for a particular state, tap the blue location bar at the top of the app, tap "Open Full Screen" at top right edge of map, then zoom in/out and tap the map to set a pin at your desired location, then tap Save. Your state waters should be listed in blue at the top of the screen. Once you tap "Back" at the top left of the screen, you will see the relevant state regulations.
Bluefish
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.
The federal possession limit (bag limit) in the recreational bluefish fishery is dependent on the type of trip/vessel:
Private recreational vessels - 5 fish per person, per day
For-Hire Vessels (Party/Charter-Permitted Vessels) - 7 fish per person, per day
There is no federal size limit requirement. Please also check with your local state agency for any state or regional measures and requirements that may also apply. More info here.
Red hake
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