Crab
Barnegat Bay is one
of the most popular areas for crabbing, but you'll see people gathering
this tasty choice in areas throughout the Jersey Shore.
Limits:
- Maximum
catch: 1 bushel
- Peelers: 3"
- Soft Shell: 3.5"
- Hard Shell: 4.5"
Season: Open |
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State
Record 1995
8.5" point
-to-point
by William Dool in Manahawkin.
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Bluefish
This is a very
popular target from shore or boat. If you see many gulls
circling above a certain point, you're bound to see anglers
running for the general area as well!
Limits:
- Maximum catch: 15
- Minimum size: None
Season: Open |
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State Record 1997
27lb., 1oz. by Roger Kastorsky
at Five Fathom Bank.
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Flounder
These big flat bottom
dwellers are relatively easy to catch and make for good eating either
breaded and fried or broiled with lemon.
Limits:
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Maximum catch: None
- Minimum
size: 11"
Season: 3/1 - 5/31 & 9/15 -
12/31/2002 |
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State
Record 1992
15lb., 11oz. by Jimmy Swanson
off Barnegat Light.
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Fluke
Summer flounder.Limits:
- Maximum
catch: 8
- Minimum
size: 16.5"
Season: 5/18 - 9/24/2002 |
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State
Record 1953
19lb., 12oz. by Walter Lubin
off Cape May.
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Striped
Bass
Among the most popular species for
surf anglers with open season all year long in ocean waters from 0-3 miles
out.Limits:
- Maximum
catch: 2
- 1 - 28" plus
- 1 - 24" up to 28"
Season: Ocean 0-3 miles Open |
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State
Record 1982
78lb., 8oz. by Al McReynolds
in Atlantic City.
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Weakfish
The notoriously weak mouth of this fish, also known as a Sea Trout, has
earned it other unprintable names when hooks tear out and the fish escapes.
Limits:
- Maximum
catch: 14
- Minimum size: 14"
Season: Open |
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State
Record 1986
18lb., 8oz. by Karl Jones
in Delaware Bay.
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State
Regulations
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