info@thefisherman.com Your #1 Source for all NJ Saltwater Fishing News and Information. %PDF-1.6 % 31 with a 15 fish possession limit. For anglers here, New Jersey's Bureau of Marine Fisheries will debate the daily regulations and size limit over the next couple of months and hopefully by April come to a All information on this web site is provided as a free service. Under no conditions does it constitute professional advice. Raised in and now managing his family's bait and tackle business, Fishermans Headquarters (Since 1962, The Saltwater Fishing Bait & Tackle Experts) Greg is daily immersed in fishing. At their March 2022 meeting, the ASMFC approved the State of New Jerseys conservation equivalency Menhaden hb```6HAd`f`s8  HQu% pu@ELq@Z lH(8 (cF_0$7mJsKgyELQFM 1 0 Subchapter 9. For hire will see an increase to 7 fish after September 1. and black sea bass specifications. The public will be invited to give their opinions prior to the council voting on the final measures. Regulations remain in effect until changed. On the fluke front, out of four potential options approved by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and moved forward by the Councils advisory committee which met during the final week of March, the Council voted to make New Jersey the first state along the Atlantic Coast to ever have a slot option on fluke. Published March 8, 2022. 2022 Season. Quota Period: 2022. December 10, 2022 10:00 AM*** Call To Confirm ***, = FRESH BUNKER = LIVE BLOODWORMS = LIVE SURF CLAM = SALTED CLAM = LIVE EELS = LIVE SAND FLEAS = LIVE GREEN CRABS = LIVE WHITE CRABS = DYNA BAIT BLOODWORMS = DYNA BAIT SANDWORMS, As well as many frozen baits!Status Key = IN STOCK = SOLD OUT. 2022 NJ Summer Flounder Fluke Regulations. Subchapter 13. While the Councils approval of the 2022 options will effectively represent the final regulations for the 2022 season, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Division ultimately have to make it all official through statute. Approved at April 7, 2022 meeting of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council. Your #1 Source for all NJ Saltwater Fishing News and Information.Please visit our Free and Friendly NJ Fishing Forums where the talk is fishing 24/7. 31 with a two fish possession limit; an open season Oct. 7Oct. I think you and your kids will have a blast spending quality family time on the water experiencing the outdoors and ocean. 0:25. Do not download copy or otherwise reproduce any part of this website without permission. That is the date the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council will meet and presumably, if all goes according to plan, vote on the 2022 summer flounder or fluke, and sea bass regulations. There's a lot of buzz around the regulations this year, mostly due to the 20% cut coming to the recreational sea bass fishery. Welcome to NJ Saltwater Fisherman. 2022 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Retention Limit. In no event shall the webmaster accept any liability in connection with the use of the data from this Web Site. By the time the black sea bass vote commenced at 8:28 p.m. 126 attendees were still tuned in for the online presentation. View fishermans.headquarterss profile on Facebook, View fishermansheadquarterss profile on Instagram, View UCqMkTT_IfrtYdpfyFPuZh6As profile on YouTube, register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6557659292797688075, Reel Reaction Sportfishing Open dates Tautog/Bass, NJ Fluke, Sea Bass Tog and Scup Regs for 2022. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! YouTube, Permit Coordination & Environmental Review/EO215, Pesticides, Waste & Underground Storage Tank, Equal Opportunity and Contract Assistance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit, Permit Coordination & Environmental Review, Science, Research and Environmental Health, 2022 Attention Anglers Recreational Marine Fishing Regulations Summary Sheet, NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Information, Non-commercial Crab Pot and Trot Line Regulations, 2015 Regulation Change Artificial Reef Full Access Zones, Commercial Quotas, Trip Limits, and Notices, www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) Biologically speaking, its a good concept, said Peter Clarke with the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife (Division) of the slot option for fluke. SaltwaterRegistry.nj.gov Weakfish 1 fish at 13 inches Open Season: Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Bluefish Private/Shore Angler - 3 fish For-Hire Vessel - 5 fish Open Season: Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Black Sea Bass 10 fish at 12.5 inches May 15 June 22 2 fish at 12.5 inches July 1 August 31 10 fish at 12.5 inches Oct. 8Oct. ,~Lj`,f? `a0yLVv H_p$7@ ' Title: Black Sea Bass Committee Report State regulations pertaining to fishing and shellfish harvesting can be found in the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) For those who prefer to read the amendment. Continued issues with the GoToWebinar virtual hearing however restricted some members of the public from commenting during the four-hour session, and Chairman Herb himself was dropped from the meeting several times before other Council members and Division staffers had to take up the virtual gavel. < Previous post: NEW YORK AND MASSACHUSETTS HEARING ON RECREATIONAL REFORMNext post: The Latest Fishing Update From Costa Rica >, The Fisherman Be sure to follow! Atlantic Coast Harvest Season Welcome to NJ Saltwater Fisherman. You may also watch a video recording about the amendment at the link below. W, Mt. See The big news this week, other than the start of the striped bass season, is the Marine Fisheries Council's March 3 meeting was postponed until later in the month or early April. 26 with a ten fish possession limit; and an open season Nov. 1Dec. The adage take a kid fishing is just not possible for lots of people today, and its a shame. If you havent yet unwrapped your boat, better move quick New Jerseys fluke season opens up on May 2. The total cumulative landings include landings by non-GARFO permitted vessels from south of Cape Hatteras Light, North Carolina, which is outside the Greater Atlantic Region management unit for black sea bass. Oyster Transplant Season, Twitter Leasing of Atlantic Coast Bottom for register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6557659292797688075. The so-called Option 2 was not the preferred option of the Councils advisors (three fluke at 17-1/2 inches with a May 21 to September 23 season), but during the public comment portion the unique slot option was favored by members of the public by a nearly 2-1 ratio. Catch Big Makos and Threshers Just Minutes From The Hudson River Mouth, Where and how to cash in on the New Jersey Spring Striped Bass Run, Captain Harv on The Science of Flukasaurus Fishing, 2022 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Retention Limit, 2022 NJ Summer Flounder Fluke Regulations, 2021 Recreational Atlantic Bluefin Tunas Retention Limits, Fish Monger Charters - Chris Heywood 16lbs+ Blackfish, Fish Monger II Sat 4/10 Blackfish to 10.5lbs, Targeting Spring Striped Bass in the Back of Raritan Bay "Tip", Fishing From The Beach | Reading The Sand, Content 2021 [NJ Saltwater Fisherman LLC] All rights reserved. 116 Shore Rd. The Council meeting was officially adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Post navigation Facebook Subchapter 18. hbbd```b``:"IQ Subchapter 8. 2021 New Jersey Recreational Fishing Seasons, Minimum Size and Possession Limits Regulations remain in effect until changed. For the most current regulations, go to NJFishandWildlife.com or call the marine fish listen-only information line at (609) 292-2083. Regulations in red are new this year. See Finfish Regulations for how to measure fish. In no event shall the webmaster accept any liability in connection with the use of the data from this Web Site. White Catfish Taken from the Northeast Region of the Content 2021 [NJ Saltwater Fisherman LLC] All rights reserved *Privacy Policy All information on this web site is provided as a free service. 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NOAA Fisheries is approving the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils recommended 2022 and 2023 summer flounder, They actually listen but have to work within the cuts or liberalizations that they are handed down. endstream endobj startxref Consult the NJDEP Fish & Wildlife for further details. Under no conditions does it constitute professional advice. New Jerseys 2022 recreational striped bass regulations in all state waters are as follows: 1. Fishery managers vote for drastic 20% cut to sea bass harvest. No representations are made as to the completeness, accuracy, comprehensiveness or otherwise of the information provided. Direct Market Harvest Season I anticipate that an advisers meeting will be held in the near future and shortly thereafter, various options for fluke and sea bass will be submitted to the Board by 3/24. That is the date the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council will meet and presumably, if all goes according to plan, vote on the 2022 summer flounder or fluke, and sea bass regulations. One option may be a 14-inch minimum size and an open season from May 15 to Sept. 21. Fisheries Closures and Advisories for Yes, we all agree that having any reduction at all is ludicrous for a stock that is rebuilt to 210% of its target but that is what we are stuck with. Regulations remain in effect until changed. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Chapter 25. (See image, page 14.) The current 2021 New Jersey recreational black sea bass regulations are an open season from May 15 June 22 with a 10-fish possession limit and a 12.5 inch size limit, July 1 July 31 measures proposed in Option 1 for New Jerseys 2022 recreational black sea bass fishery. In New Jersey, that means a 10-inch size limit on porgies will go into effect for 2022, with a 50 fish bag limit and no closed season. Black Sea Bass Black sea bass are measured along the midline from the snout to the end of the central portion of the tail, not to include the tail filaments. No representations are made as to the completeness, accuracy, comprehensiveness or otherwise of the information provided. I speculate that options for a longer season, smaller size limit or even a slot limit might be considered. Oyster Management He is the Chief Contributor of FishingLBI.com (Long Beach Island's best fishing report blog) as well as the Admin for the shop's social media pages (on Instagram and Facebook). Subchapter 19. The NJBMF and is currently working on these options. All information on this web site is provided as a free service. MARCH 1 A PREVIEW OF THE WEEK AHEAD. Certain waters are closed to fishing for all species from March 21 to April 9, 2022 at 8 a.m. because of trout stocking. It is not the full law. Your #1 Source for all NJ Saltwater Fishing News and Information. Jersey recreational black sea bass fishery for the 2022 fishing year. 74 0 obj <> endobj What Google Translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Title 7. 31 with a two fish The Marine Digest is published in May. DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Your #1 Source for all NJ Saltwater Fishing News and Information. In the Mid-Atlantic, commercial fishermen mainly use hook-and-line gear, pots, and otter trawls to catch black sea bass. The final approval of the slot option came by way of a 6-2 vote by the Council. Subchapter 12. RULES, Subchapter 7. After a series of procedural votes and continuing technological glitches the council voted to implement a May 2 to September 27 fluke season with a two-fish slot possession limit from 17 to 17.99 inches, with one fish at 18 inches or greater. NO Politics NO DRAMA.. Just Fishing!! Your #1 Source for all NJ Saltwater Fishing News and Information.Please visit our Free and Friendly NJ Fishing Forums where the talk is fishing 24/7. The user is on notice that neither the State of NJ site nor its operators review any of the services, information and/or content from anything that may be linked to the State of NJ site for any reason. New Jersey Black Sea Bass Permit holders will be notified of daily trip limits and allowable landing days for each Approximately 150 members of the fishing public had signed in go GoToWebinar by the time the fluke discussion began at roughly 5:15 p.m., though there were about 190 attendees at one point during that discussion. The final 2022 black sea bass specifications were updated through a final action effective on 1/1/2022 (86 FR 72859). Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. February 28, 2022 by Jim Hutchinson, Jr. Marine Fisheries staff can be contacted at 609-748-2020. -Read Full Disclaimer. N.J.A.C. Although one of the smallest and most densely populated states in the nation, New Jersey offers numerous hunting opportunities. 92 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<4BF7A89A9F73B643A024F7E0AA611AAE><91A9089321FDDA4297927D48F3226D5C>]/Index[74 26]/Info 73 0 R/Length 91/Prev 160852/Root 75 0 R/Size 100/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream FishingLBI.com 1997-2022. Please follow the Jersey Coast Anglers Association FB page for further updates on this as well as many other important matters pertaining to our fisheries. New Jersey Black Sea Bass dealers must submit daily landing reports during the period Facebook 2022 COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS This publication is a summary of the New Jersey commercial fishing regulations at the time of publication. Content 2021 [NJ Saltwater Fisherman LLC] All rights reserved *Privacy Policy All information on this web site is provided as a free service. March 29, 2022 A meeting of the NJ Marine Fisheries Councils Recreational Black Sea Bass Advisory Committee was held via webinar on March 29, 2022 to discuss management options for the New Jersey recreational black sea bass fishery for the 2022 fishing year. 2022 Season Sinai, NY 11766 Subchapter 18A. Fish and Wildlife strives to manage New Jerseys natural resources for all to share. View all posts by FishHead.Greg, With the prices today to get on a head boat with my kid and catch a very limited number of fish (by law) its just not worth it anymore. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. Hard Clam Size Limits April 8, 2022 by Jim Hutchinson, Jr. An actual screen grab from yet another virtual public meeting held by the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council on April 7 where new 2022 Then, sometime in late March or April the NJMFC will hold a special meeting to set our regulations. In 2020, commercial landings of black sea bass totaled 4.3 million pounds, and were valued at $10.4 million, according to the NOAA Fisheries commercial fishing landings database. Although one of the smallest and most densely populated states in the nation, New Jersey offers numerous hunting opportunities. The State of NJ site may contain optional links, information, services and/or content from other websites operated by third parties that are provided as a convenience, such as Google Translate. Miscellaneous Shellfish Rules LBI's Premier Fishing Report By Fisherman's Headquarters, By Paul Haertel the JCAA Past President/Board Member. A lot of people have been asking what is going on with our fluke and sea bass regulations for this year and why they have not yet been set. Hi Bill Thanks for taking the time to post a comment and share your thoughts. Constant NJ Migratory Game Bird Regulations, 2022-23 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest, Entering the Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program, Lands Open or Closed to Sunday Bow Hunting, NJ Fish and Wildlife Web Map Applications, Twitter The recreational regulations for black sea bass are: open season May 17June 19 with a ten fish possession limit; an open season July 1 A lot of people have been asking what is going on with our fluke and sea bass regulations for this year and why they have not yet been set. We were also forced to take a reduction in scup (porgies) as well but that will be done solely by raising the size limit from 9 to 10. Leased Tidal Grounds NOTE:Many marine species are managed on a coast-wide basis with seasons and limits required by theAtlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. For information on saltwater regulations changes, check this page and our homepage for news New Jerseys scientifically sound research and management programs ensure sustainability of the wildlife resource. No spoonful of sugar is going to help this medicine, or in this case, the 2022 sea bass regulations, go down any easier. In no event shall the webmaster accept any liability in connection with the use of the data from this Web Site. Do not download copy or otherwise reproduce any part of this website without permission. What happened was that initially the ASMFC/MAFMC had mandated a 28% reduction for sea bass after being pressured to do so by the NMFS. Overall, the recreational fishing community is facing what amounts to a 20% cut in black sea bass harvest in 2022, while enjoying an increase in the recreational harvest limits for Marine Fisheries These resources are managed and conserved through regulations to ensure current and future generations can access and enjoy them for years to come. The State of NJ site may contain optional links, information, services and/or content from other websites operated by third parties that are provided as a convenience, such as Google Translate. That is the date the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council will meet and presumably, if all goes according to plan, vote on the 2022 summer flounder or fluke, and sea A 20.7% cut in sea bass could result in a shorter season, an increase in the size limit, a reduction in bag limit or any combination thereof. New Jerseys 2022 recreational striped bass regulations in all state waters are as follows: With a bonus permit, anglers can keep one fish at 24 inches to less than 28 inches from May 15 through December 31, 2022. Reporting bonus harvest within 24 hours is mandatory. Please be aware that fishing for sharks is regulated by the State and federal regulations. 2022 NJ Saltwater Fishing Regulations. Clam Relay Program YouTube, Permit Coordination & Environmental Review/EO215, Pesticides, Waste & Underground Storage Tank, Equal Opportunity and Contract Assistance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit, Permit Coordination & Environmental Review, Science, Research and Environmental Health. Subchapter 3. For information on saltwater regulations changes, check this page and our homepage for news releases, subscribe to theNJ Marine Fishing E-mail Listfor automatic notification, or call the listen-only line at 609-292-2083. Red Drum: 18-27 slot size, 1/angler, no closed season. All of the states will have to come up with regulations to fit the NMFS guidelines sometime before May 15, when the black sea bass season opens in Delaware and Maryland. Regulations in red are new this year. It is important to note that bass caught using trawls and seines remain subject to a 5% by weight of all marine organisms per trip. Title 7. -Read Full Disclaimer. Subchapter 24. The Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk) sets an unavoidable by-catch limit of 760 kilogrammes in any two consecutive months. Spanish Mackerel: 14 minimum size, 10/angler, no State (See image above) The recreational regulations for black sea bass are: open season May 17June 19 with a ten fish possession limit; an open season July 1Aug. For the most current regulations, go to NJFishandWildlife.com or call the marine fish listen-only information line at (609) 292-2083. Instagram Instagram The user is on notice that neither the State of NJ site nor its operators review any of the services, information and/or content from anything that may be linked to the State of NJ site for any reason. Paul Haertel JCAA Past President/Board Member, A Long Beach Island native with life long experience fishing and navigating the local waters, Greg is a distinguished Master Captain (the highest qualified operator license), holding a US Coast Guard Masters 50T Near Coastal License with Towing Endorsement. The Marine Digest is published in May. Do not download copy or otherwise reproduce any part of this website without permission. In New Jersey, the first part of the open season runs from May 15 to June 22 with a 10 fish bag limit and 12-1/2-inch minimum size. The Council usually addresses these issues at their March meeting with the management measures becoming effective in mid- to late April or early May. Subchapter 22. Aquaculture, Subchapter 1. No representations are made as to the completeness, accuracy, comprehensiveness or otherwise of the information provided. Those regulations must then be approved by our statesMarine Fisheries Council. While the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has yet to officially confirm, this weeks meeting of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council has been postponed, putting off any decision on the status of 2022 fluke and sea bass regulations. So for 2022, we would like sea anglers to ask UK and EU fishery managers to: increase the sea angling season to 10 months (1 March to 31 December) to match the commercial open season; increase the bag limit to 3 bass per person per day; and. Federal regulations prohibit targeting any prohibited species and anglers must release any prohibited shark immediately, without removing it from the water and in a manner that maximizes its chances of survival. Under no conditions does it constitute professional advice. Additional information on the regulations regarding these species can be found at:www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species. %%EOF Size, Season & Creel Limits. endstream endobj 75 0 obj <. The various regions were then given to 3/2 to develop and summit the methodology they intended to use to develop their regulatory options. Please use the list below to find popular topics and categories in their respective Chapters and Subchapters. Please use the information on this page to help do your part to conserve New Jerseys fish and wildlife by following state and federal regulations. Refer to General Trout Information and Trout Fishing for complete lists and exceptions. 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