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Fishing in New Jersey

IT'S NEVER BEEN BETTER!!!

Summer of 2008 Yields Several New State Record Fish

Take Me Fishing
Although one of the smallest and most densely populated state in the nation, New Jersey offers endless fishing opportunities. From spring migrations of striped bass and American shad in the Delaware River to bayshores and the Atlantic coastline, there's something for all anglers. And progressive management and fish culture and stocking programs means a greater of variety of fish are available than ever before.

Waters in Wildlife Management Areas, in state parks and forests, in federal lands and county and municipal parks make fishing nearby for everyone. Many sites have been improved for access by wheelchair, and public boat ramps abound. For those who've never tried fishing, or have been away from the sport, two Free Fishing Days in June allow fishing without a license or trout stamp, and a license is never required for saltwater fishing.

Excited girl with fish on
Take a kid fishing and catch the excitement!
Whether it's surf fishing from the beach, miles of native trout streams, lunker bass lakes or through the ice, New Jersey anglers have some of the widest varieties of fishing opportunities available anywhere. Get out and see why the fishing in New Jersey has never been better!

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arrow Saltwater Fishing, Crabbing and Clamming
arrow The Fishing's Never Been Better in New Jersey - Learn Why!

Fishing Information

arrow Freshwater, Marine and Shellfish E-mail Lists - receive latest information
arrow Places to Fish - Ponds, Lakes and Reservoirs
arrow Places to Fish - Streams and Rivers
arrow License Information
arrow On-line Fishing Licenses
arrow Fishing Regulations
arrow Accessible Sites for People with Disabilities
arrow Fishing Education
arrow Children's Fishing Derby Program
arrow Clean Vessel Act Information
arrow Delaware River Boat Access Sites
arrow Free Fishing Days
arrow Freshwater Fishing is Great in the Garden State, Anglers Survey Says - 3/31/04
arrow Health Advisories for Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in NJ Waters
arrow "Hooked On Fishing - Not On Drugs" Program
arrow List of New Jersey Guides
arrow Record NJ Fish
arrow Skillful Angler Awards Program

ADDITIONAL LINKS

arrow NJ Boater's Resource Guide (pdf, 402kb)
arrow NJ Boat Ramp Guide (pdf, 1.2mb)
arrow Wildlife Management Areas
arrow Forms
arrow NJ Outdoors Program
arrow Feature Articles
arrow National Fishing and Boating Week
arrow Sportfish Restoration Program (US FWS site)
 
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Last Updated: May 9, 2008