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http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/njregs.htm#marine   New Jersey Regulations for hunting and fishing

2009 Summary of Marine Fish & Shellfish Regulations
This is not the full law. Consult the Division of Fish and Wildlife for further details. All persons are reminded that the statutes, code and regulations are the legal authorities. Red text in regulations indicates a change for this year.
Vol. May 2009             REGULATIONS             2009 Marine Issue

New Jersey regulations apply to all fish species when they are possessed in state waters or landed in New Jersey regardless of where they are caught.
Resource Information
Anyone who takes fisheries resources may be required to provide information on the species, number, weight or other information pertinent to management of resources.
Methods of Fishing
No person shall take, catch, kill or attempt to take, catch or kill any fish within the marine waters of the State by any means except in the manner commonly known as angling with hand line or rod and nd line unless specifically provided for by statute or regulation.
Wanton Waste Prohibited
Fish of any species which are purposely killed shall become part of the angler's daily possession limit and shall not be returned to the water from which they were taken. This does not apply to fish which are released alive and subsequently die.
Spear Fishing
Spear fishing can be conducted by means of a spear, harpoon or other missile while completely submerged in the marine waters of the state for any purposes, except lobster.
Persons who fish with a spear for species with size limits are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure the fish meets the minimum size limits before being killed or injured.
Prohibited Species
It is illegal to take, possess, land, purchase, or sell any of the following species:
    Atlantic Sturgeon                      Shortnosed Sturgeon
    Basking Shark                            Whale Shark
    Big eye Sand Tiger Shark         White Shark
    Sand Tiger Shark
Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals
It is illegal to intentionally molest, kill or possess sea turtles or marine mammals, or to possess any part thereof.
Finfish
Filleting
The filleting at sea of all fish with a size limit is prohibited. Party boats may fillet fish at sea if the obtain a Special Fillet Permit. Applications may be obtained from the Marine Fisheries Administration. (See also Summer Flounder)
Black Sea Bass
PENDING CHANGES FOR BLACK SEA BASS DURING 2009 The minimum size limit for black sea bass is 12 ˝ inches inches measured along the midline from the snout to the end of the central portion of the tail, not to include the tail filaments.Open season of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
Bluefish
The possession limit for bluefish is 15 fish. Bluefish taken with hook and line may be sold only from June 16 through August 7 and only if the harvester is in possession of a valid commercial bluefish permit issued for his or her vessel by the National Marine Fisheries Service (978-281-9370). Any harvester in possession of a valid commercial bluefish permit may possess more than 15 bluefish per day but only during the commercial season of June 16 through August 7.
Black drum
PENDING CHANGES FOR BLACK DRUM DURING 2009 The minimum size limit for black drum is 16 inches in total length and the daily possession limit is 3 fish. There is no closed season for black drum.
Red drum
The red drum possesion and size limits are one fish no less than 18 inches and not greater than 27 inches.
Shark
PENDING CHANGES FOR SHARK DURING 2009 The minimum size limit for any species of shark, except dogfish (see note below) is 48 inches total length. The minimum size and possesion limit for shark is likely to change in 2009. For updates, vist their website at www.njfishandwilkdlife.com/saltwater.htm or call the 24-hour marine fish information number at 609-292-2083
SEE PROHIBITED SPECIES SECTION ABOVE
The fins may not be removed from a shark, except after fishing has ceased and such shark has been landed. A shark may be eviscerated and the head and tail removed prior to landing, provided that the alternated length as measured from the origin of the first dorsal fin to the pre-caudal pit (located just forward of the origin of the upper lobe of the tail fin) is not less than 23 inches in length. The possession limit is 2 shark per vessel.
Note: To differentiate sharks from dogfish--the smooth dogfish has flat, tiny teeth; the spiny dogfish has strong, dorsal spines, short than, and in front of, the dorsal fins. Neither is present in sharks.
Striped Bass
(includes Hybrid Striped Bass)
The possession limit for striped bass/hybrid striped bass is two fish. Two fish 28 inches or greater Anglers participating in the Striped Bass Bonus Program (click link for additional info) may possess an additional striped bass at 28 inches or greater.
It is illegal to take, catch or kill any striped bass form or in any marine waters of this state, by means of a net of any description, or by any methods other than angling with a hook and line or by spear fishing.
It is illegal to possess any striped bass, or parts of a striped bass from which the head and/or tail has been removed (other than while in preparation or being served as food), which is less than the legal minimum size.
Harvest and possession of striped bass from federal waters (outside 3 miles) is prohibited.
Sale of striped bass in N.J. is prohibited.

Closed seasons
No person may take, attempt to take, or have in possession any striped bass from the following closed waters:

Jan. 1- Feb.28--All waters except the Atlantic Ocean from 0-3 miles offshore. All inlets and bays are delineated from ocean owaters by a Colregs Demarcation line.
April 1-May 31--Delaware River & Bay and their tributaries from the upstream side of the U.S. Route 1 bridge downstream to and including the Salem River and its tributaries.
*  The use of non-offset circle hooks will be required to reduce striped bass bycatch mortality while fishing with natural bait during the striped bass spawning area closure withing the Delaware River and its tributaries. This restriction will not apply to hook sizes smaller than size 2.  *
 Summer Flounder (Fluke)
The possession and minimum size limit for summer flounder is 6 fish at 18 inches and open season from May 23 to September 4. Anglers may fillet one legal-sized summer flounder from their daily possession limit catch for use as bait. This carcass, commonly known as the rack, shall be kept intact so it can be measured for compliance with the minimum size limit. No parts of any summer flounder caught on a previous fishing trip shall be in possession; only fish just caught on this outing.
IE: no pre-prepared fluke bellies salted in a jar - you can only use a freshly caught fish on the day you are out fishing.
Tautog (Blackfish)
The minimum size limit for tautog is 14 inches.
FOUR fish limit January 1 through April 30
A ZERO fish limit May 1 through July 15
A ONE fish limit July 16 through November 15
and a SIX fish limit November 16 through December 31.
Weakfish (Gray & Spotted Seatrout)
The possession and minimum size limit for weakfish is 6 fish at least 13 inches in length.
Winter Flounder
The minimum size limit for winter flounder is 12 inches. For winter flounder the open season is March 23 to May 21. The possession limit is 10 fish per angler per day.

ATTENTION WINTER FLOUNDER ANGLERS!  It is important for anglers to stay current with the regulations, so check for Winter Flounder regulation updates this summer on Fish and Wildlife's 24-hour marine hotline (609) 292-2083, the website at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com and in your area newspaper.
Additional Marine Fishing Regulations
See size/limit reference tables.
Delaware Fishing License Requirement
A Delaware fishing license is now required for anglers aged 16 and over fishing the Delaware River and Delaware Bay between the upstream tip of Artificial Island and the Delaware-Pennsylvania state line. In that section of the river, the Delaware state boundary extends to the New Jersey shoreline. When fishing from shore in New Jersey along that section of the river, a Delaware fishing license is not required. Delaware fishing license information can ge found at http://www.fw.delaware.gov/fisheries/pages/newfishinglicense.aspx
Bait Fish
No license is required for the taking of baitfish for personal use in saltwater with the following gear:
  1. Dip nets 24" in diameter or less for the taking of herring for live bait.
  2. Bait seines 50 feet long or less.
  3. Cast nets 20 feet in diameter or less.
  4. Lift or umbrella nets four feet square or less.
  5. Not more than five (5) killipots.
  6. Not more than two miniature fykes or ports for the taking of eels for bait.
Fish taken in this manner may not be sold or used for barter unless a commercial bait net license is in possession.
No person shall take more than 35 alewife or blueback herring in aggregate per day by hook and line or the above listed gear.
No person shall take or attempt to take fish by any means from the Deal Lake flume, Lake Takanasse spillway or Wreck Pond spillway on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday during the months of April and May.
Crustaceans
American Lobster
The legal possession size of whole lobsters, measured from the rear of the eye socket along a line parallel to the center line of the body shell to the rear of the body shell, shall be not less than
3 3/8 inches nor greater than 5 1/4 inches.
Lobster parts may not be possessed at sea or landed.
The possession limit is 6 lobsters per person. No person shall possess any lobster with eggs attached or from which eggs have been removed or any female lobster with a v-notched tail. (illustrated below)
The use of spears, gigs, gaffs or other penetrating devices as a method of capture for lobsters is prohibited. A license is required for the use of ports or traps for the capture of lobsters.
* Lobsters taken recreationally may not be sold or offered for sale.
Contact the Bureau of Marine Fisheries at 609-748-2020.
Blue Claw Crabs
  1. As of 2006, the state is gathering information on blue claw crabs and requests all crabbers fill out voluntary form.
    See their website: http://www.state.nj.us/
    Link to form: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/crabrptform.pdf
  2. Crabs may be taken recreationally with hand lines, manually operated collapsible traps or scoop nets without a license. A non-commercial crab pot license is required for the use of not more than two (2) non-collapsible Chesapeake-style crab pots or two (2) trot lines to harvest crabs.
  3. It is illegal to harvest or possess more than one bushel of crabs per day per person or offer for sale any crabs without having in your possession a valid commercial crabbing license.
  4. Minimum size of crabs - See Regulations page
  5. All female crabs with eggs attached and all undersized crabs shall be returned to the water immediately.
  6. Recreational trot lines shall not exceed 150 feet in length with a maximum of 25 baits.
  7. All pots and trot lines shall be marked with the identification number of the owner.
  8. All crab pots must be tended at least once every 72 hours.
  9. No floating line may be used on any crab pot or crab pot buoy.
  10. No crab pot shall be placed in any area that would obstruct or impede navigation or in any creek less than 50-feet wide.
  11. Only the owner, his agent or a law enforcement officer may raise or remove contents of a legally set fishing device.
  12. Crabs taken with a bait seine may be retained for personal use only if the fisherman possesses a bait net license, and may not be bartered or sold unless the fisherman possesses a commercial crab license.
  13. No crabs may be harvested from the Newark Bay Complex. For more information see the state website for information on health advisories. Visit NJFGW Website.
  14. Crab Pot licence seasons:
      Delaware Bay and tributaries--
      April 6 to Dec. 4;
      All other waters--March 15 to Nov. 30.

      The following waters are closed to the use of crab pots and trot lines:
      Cumberland Co.: Cohansey River and creeks named Back, Cedar, Nantuxent, Fortesque, Oranoken, and Dividing
      Cape May Co.: West and Bidwell Creeks and the Cape May Canal
      Atlantic Co.: Hammock Cove (Dry Bay)
      Ocean Co.: on East shore of Barnegat Bay, that area of Sedge Islands Wildlife Management Area enclosed by a line drawn from the northern bank of Fishing Creek on Island Beach State Park to the northern tip of the Sedge Island (Hensler Island), then south from point to point along the western side of the Sedge Islands WMA and terminating on the most southwestern point of Island Beach State Park.
  15. The Division will issue a non-commercial crab dredge license for the harvest of not more than one bushel of crabs during the crab dredge season. Crabs so taken may not be sold or offered for barter. There is a fee of $15.00 for this non-commercial crab dredge license. Call the Marine Fisheries Administration at 609-748-2040.
Notice: All non-collapsible Chesapeake-style crab pots must be constructed to include a biodegradable panel designed to create and opening to allow crabs and other organisms to escape if the pot is lost or abandoned. All Non-collapsible Chesapeake-style crab pots set in any manmade lagoon or any water body less than 150 feet wide must also include a turtle excluder device inside all pot entrance funnels.
To see 1998 Law: Go to  Bio-Degradable Doors and Turtle Extruders---NJ Fish & Game Page (Scott's Bait and Tackle:  We carry traps and turtle excluders to comply with the 1998 law.)
Horseshoe Crabs
The harvest of horseshoe crabs is prohibited. Possesion of horseshoe crabs is also prohibited except for those individuals holding a scientific collection permit for research and education and those fisherman that can provide suitable documentation that the horseshoe crabs in their possession were harvested outside the state of New Jersey.
 Mollusks (Shellfish)
  1. All persons must be licensed to harvest any shellfish. Shellfish means any species of benthic mollusks (except conch) including hard clams, soft clams, surf clams, mussels and oysters.
  2. It is illegal to harvest shellfish from condemned waters, even for bait purposes. It is also illegal to harvest shellfish including surf clams from beaches adjacent to water classified as condemned. Shellfish water classification charts are available from license agents, any state shellfish office or Marine Police Station. Charts are updated annually.
  3. Shellfish harvesting is prohibited before sunrise, after sunset and on Sundays.
  4. Harvesting of shellfish on public grounds is restricted to the use of hand implements.
  5. It is illegal to harvest shellfish from leased grounds. These grounds are delineated by stakes or buoys set by the lease holder. Charts of the leases may be examined at the Nacote Creek or Bivalve Shellfish Offices during regular business hours.
See additional information in the license section of this website. Hard Clams
  1. No holder of any recreational shellfish license may take more than 150 clams per day. Only certified shellfish dealers may purchase clams from commercial harvesters.
  2. A non-resident recreational shellfish license is valid only during the months of June, July, August and September.
  3. Anyone engaged in any shellfish harvesting activity with someone holding a commercial shellfish license must also possess their own commercial shellfish license.
  4. It is illegal to dredge shellfish. Hand implements are the only legal harvest method.
  5. The minimum size of hard clams that may be harvested is 1-1/2 inches in length. Clams less than 1-1/2 inches in length must be immediately returned to the bottom from which they were taken. Specific seasons, regulations and size limits exist for oyster beds in Great Bay, Delware Bay, plus the Mullica, Great Egg Harbor and Tuckahoe riers. Check with the nearest shellfish office (Nacote Creek or Delaware Bay) for these detailed regulations.
  6. It is illegal to harvest shellfish on Sunday except on the seasonal waters of the Navesink and Shrewbury Rivers between November 1 and April 30.
  7. Shells taken in the process of harvesting oysters must be culled from the live oysters and returned immediately to the area from which they were taken.
See additional information in the license section of this website. Commercial Shellfish License
  1. Shellfish may be sold only to certified dealer. All persons selling shellfish commercially must tage each container listing date of harvest, name and address of the harvester and the waters from which the shellfish were harvested.
  2. It is illegal to dredge shellfish on public grounds. All harvesting on public grounds is restricted to the use of hand implements.
  3. Shells taken in the process of harvesting oysters must be culled from the live oysters and returned immediately to the area from which they were taken.
  4. The minimum size of hard clams that may be harvested is 1-1/2 inches in length. Clams less than 1-1/2 inches in length must be immediately returned to the bottom from which they were taken. Specific seasons, regulations and size limits exist for oyster beds in Great Bay, Delware Bay, plus the Mullica, Great Egg Harbor and Tuckahoe riers. Check with the nearest shellfish office (Nacote Creek or Delaware Bay) for these detailed regulations.
  5. The minimum size of hard clams that may be harvested is 1-1/2 inches in length. Clams less than 1-1/2 inches in length must be immediately returned to the bottom from which they were taken. Specific seasons, regulations and size limits exist for oyster beds in Great Bay, Delware Bay, plus the Mullica, Great Egg Harbor and Tuckahoe riers. Check with the nearest shellfish office (Nacote Creek or Delaware Bay) for these detailed regulations.
  6. It is illegal to harvest shellfish on Sunday except on the seasonal waters of the Navesink and Shrewbury Rivers between November 1 and April 30.

NJ Freshwater Fish Laws:
A summary for 2009
A Freshwater
fishing license
is required.		 Trout regulations being complex and varied, are posted as a .pdf file in the Additional Information Section.
It is unlawful to take or attempt to take any fish in fresh waters by any manner except in the manner commonly know as angling with handline or with rod and line, or as otherwise allowed by law. 
The season, size and creel limits for freshwater species apply to all waters of the state, including tidal waters.
RED text in regulations indicates a potential change for this year.

The list below is sorted by key words:
 
 It is unlawful to erect, permit the erection of, or maintain unlawful contrivances for taking fish.
Bait Fish
 See Baitfish Regulations
Bow & Arrow
 Any species of fish, except brook, brown, lake or rainbow trout, land-locked Atlantic salmon, largemouth or smallmouth bass, striped bass or any of its hybrids, pickerel, northern pike, walley, muskellunge or any of its hybrids, may be taken at any time by use of a long bow and arrow with line attached by the holder of a proper fishing license (required). See regulations for Delaware River and Greenwood Lake below. See also Spears
Creel Limit
 See Possession of fish
Dam
 It is illegal to draw off water or place screens in water without permission of the division.
It is illegal to construct a dam in any water of this state which is a runway for migratory fish without installing a fish ladder or other contrivance that permits fish to pass over the dam in either direction.
Report pollution or other offfenses to 877-WARNDEP or the Operation Game Thief line (800-222-0456)
Emergency Closure
 It is illegal to fish or attempt to catch or kill fish by any manner or means in any waters for which the Director of the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, upon approval by the Fish and Game Council, issues an Emergency Closure Notice (see NJFG&W for notification). Such notification is effective and /or rescinded immediately upon public notification. Emergency closures shall be based upon imminent threat to the well being of the fishery resources, and/or its users, and may include any exceptions to the total ban of fishing that the Director deems practical.
Explosives
 It is unlawful to use explosives to take fish.
Fish Ladders
 It is unlawful to fish, place any contrivance for the taking of fish, or attempt to catch or kill fish by any manner or means in any fish ladder, or with 100 feet (or as posted) of any fish ladder entrance or exit during the period of March 1 through June 30.
Fish Stocking
 A permit is required to stock fish or fish eggs into any water which has an inlet or outlet. It is ILLEGAL to stock carp or koi into any such waters at any time. See also permits.
Foul Hooking
 See Snagging
Frogs(bull & green)
& Snapping Turtles
See Turtle/Frog Regulations
Ice Fishing
Ice fishing shall be permitted whenever ice is present. Trout stocked areas may be fished only when the season is open. See NJF&G for trout season closures
A person while ice fishing may use not more than five devices for taking fish. The types of devices that may be used are:
     1. Ice supported tip-ups or lines with one single pointed hook attached, or one burr of 3 hooks that measure not more than 1/2 inch from point ot shaft.
     2. An artificial jigging lure with not more than one burr of three hooks that measure not more than 1/2 inch from point to point.
     3. An artificial jigging lure with not more than three single hooks measuring not more than 1/2 inch from point to shaft.
     4. An artificial jigging lure with a combination of the hook limitations described in 2 and 3 above.
Expressly prohibited are any devices with automatic hook setting capability. Natural bait may be used on the hooks of the artificial jigging lures. All devices that are not hand-held must bear the name and address of the user and cant be left unattended.
When ice is not present, open water regulations will be in effect. See Greenwood Lake
Carp and suckers may be taken with net under the ice. Suckers may be taken through the ice by means of hooks directly attached to rigid handle, the hooks not to exceed three in number, between December 1 and March 1.
 
Licenses
 See Licenses
Permits 
(in addition to license fees)
Water lowering $2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118
Fish Stocking $2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118
Baitfish Collecting $2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118
Triploid Grass Carp $2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118
Fish Tagging $2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118
Turtle & Frog Collecting $2.00 Trenton Office 609/292-1599
Eel Weirs $2.00 Trenton Office 609/292-1599
Scientific Collecting $22.00 Trenton Office 609/292-1599
Pollution
 It is unlawful to directly or indirectly pollute waters of the state. Report pollution or other offfenses to 877-WARNDEP or the Operation Game Thief line (800-222-0456)
Possession of fish
  • "Possession" refers to all fish, alive or dead, under the control of the angler.
  • Only one daily creel creel limit of any fish species may be in possession. Additional fish may be caught once the creel limit is reached if immediately returned to the water unharmed.
  • Seperate Stringers or buckets must be used for each anglers catch.
  • On board containers in boats may contain only the combined daily creel limit of any fish for each legal angler.
    • Posted Property
    		 It is unlawful to trespass on posted property to fish without permission from the landowner. A fishing license doesn't authorize trespass on private property.
    Multiple hooks
    		 It is unlawful to possess or use any contrivance in fishing with more than nine hooks or more than three burrs of three hooks. When fishing from the shoreline, no more than three fishing rods, handlines or combination thereof maybe used.
    Nets & Seines
    		 It is unlawful to use cast nets in freshwater lakes, but they can be used under certain conditions. See BAITFISH Regulations for additional information.
    Sale of fish
    		 It is illegal to sell any freshwater fish species except under commercial permits as prescribed in the Fish and Game Code. It is illegal to sell striped bass. Artificially propagated trout, if properly tagged, may be sold for food.
    Set Lines
    		 It is unlawful to use set lines in waters inhabited by pickerel, walleye, bass or trout.
    Snagging
    		 The foul hooking of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, chain pickerel, northern pike, muskellunge, walleye, alewife & blueback herring (anadramous & landlocked), brook trout, brown trout, lake trout and rainbow trout or any of the hybrids there of, is prohibited in open waters.  Any of the aforementioned fish so hooked must be immediately returned to the water. This does not apply to fish taken through the ice during the ice fishing season. Snagging of any species is prohibited in Swartswoot Lake and its tributaries, including Neldon Brook, plus Monksville Reservoir and its tributaries, including the Wanaque River Upstream of the reservoir.
    Spear Fishing
    		 It is unlawful to spear fish in fresh waters in NJ 
    Exception: Delaware River (see Boundary Waters) Spears (not mechanically propelled) and longbows my be used to take shad, eels, carp, suckers, herring and bullheads by properly licensed anglers except within 825 ft of an eel weir. A valid fishing license is required.
    Striped Bass It is illegal to take, catch or kill any striped bass from or in any fresh waters of this state by means of a net of any description or by any method other than angling with a hook and line.
    It is illegal to possess any striped bass, or parts of a striped bass from which the head and/or tail has been removed (other than while in preparation or being served as food), which is less than the legal minimum size.  Stripers may not be taken or possessed during the closed seasons shown in sizes and limits section.
    See Sizes/Limits
    See the Striped Bass Bonus Fish Progam
    Tagging of fish
    		 No person may tag or mark and release a fish without first obtaining a special permit issued by the Division at is discretion. Fish stocking permits will be accepted as an alternative to this permit. This requirement does not apply to tags issued by the Division. See Permits for application information.
    Trout
    		 See NJ Fish and Game Website for Complete Trout seasons and limits information, or pick up a copy of the Freshwater Digest at our store.
    BASIC Info: (this is not complete listing)
    The trout season for 2009 begins at 8:00 a.m., April 11. See the Additional Info Page for additional information.
    No person between the ages of 16 and 69, inclusive, shall take, attempt to take, possess or kill trout without a valid fishing license and trout stamp.
    Only one creel limit of trout may be in possession. Trout may be caught once the creel is reached if they are immediately returned to the water unharmed. Separate stringers or buckets must be used for each person's catch; two people may not share a stringer or a bucket. On board containers in boats may only contain the combined daily creel limit for each legal angler on board.
    Size limits and creel limits on species other than trout are in accordance with statewide regulations. See Sizes/Limits.
    The division reserves the right to suspend stocking when emergency conditions prevail.
    Waste of fish
    		 Fish of any species, which are purposely killed, will become part of the fisherman's daily bag limit and must be removed from the waters they were taken from, as well as any adjacent lands, and either used or otherwise properly disposed of. This does NOT apply to fish that are released while still alive.
    BOUNDARY WATERS
    Delaware River and Greenwood Lake info Below
    See also the Additional Info Page

    Delaware River
  • New jersey or Pennsylvania fishing licenses are both recognized when fishing the Delaware River from a boat or either shoreline. This applies to the main stem of the river only.
  • Anglers may launch a boat from either shore and return, may have in possession any fish which may be legally taken according to the regulations of the state where the landing is made.
  • Angling may be done with no more than 2 rods, each with one line, or 2 handlines, or 1 of each. Not more than 3 single hooks or 3 burrs of hooks (treble hooks) may be used on each line.
  • To protect spawning striped bass, from the Calhoun Street bridge near trenton downstream to the Commodore Barry Bridge at Bridgeport, non-offset circle hooks must be used when using bait with a #2 sized hook or larger, from April 1 to May 30.
  • A Delaware fishing license is now required for anglers aged 16 and over fishing the Delaware Bay and Delaware River between the upstream tip of Artificial Island and the Delaware-Pennsylvania state line. In that section of the river, the Delaware state boundry extends to the New Jersey shoreline. However, when fishing from shore in New Jersey along that section of the river, a Delaware fishing license is not required. Delaware fishing license information can be found at http://www.fw.delaware.gov/Fisheries/Pages/NewFishingLicense.aspx.
    See sizes & limits: American shad
    See sizes & limits Trout The trout season for the Delaware River extends from April 15 through September 30 with no minimum size limit and a daily bag of 5 trout. 
    See sizes & limits: Striped Bass
    See Spear Fishing

    Greenwood Lake

  • New York and New Jersey licenses are legal anywhere on the lake from a boat only.
  • Fishing is permitted 24 hours a day.
  • In compliance with New York regulations, only certified virus-free baitfish may be transported to, or used on, the portion of Greenwood Lake owned by the State of New York. Anglers are urged to use only certified virus-free baitfish when fishing any portion of Greenwood Lake.
  • Bow and arrow fishing for carp, suckers, herring , catfish and eels is permitted.
  • Ice fishermen my not use more than five tip-ups and two hand held devices. All ice fishing devices that are not hand held must be plainly marked with the name and address of the angler. Additional information is availabel at the New York DEC's Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources Web site at www.dec.ny.gov.

    • Report pollution or other offenses to 609-292-7172 
    Operation Game Thief Line 800-222-0456

    LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICES:
    Northern Region: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties
    ........................................................................................908-735-8240
    Central Region: Burlington, mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties
    ........................................................................................609-259-2120
    Southern Region: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties
    ........................................................................................609-629-0555
    SeeNJ Fish and GameWebsite for additional information and contacts.