Im getting anxious for the 2016 fluke opener on may 21. Marine fish code proceed to title 7, chapter 25, subchapters 14. Regulations may be loosened up a bit for summer 2018. New jersey s marine fisheries council immediately pushed back and created its own. Catching some big nj backbay flounder on big bait youtube. Although this is a biological issue and not related to overfishing, it likely means a tightening of fluke regulations come 2016. May 09, 2017 federal regulators are meeting this week to discuss summer flounder management measures, and fluke enthusiasts in new jersey will be watching closely. May 17, 2016 saturday, may 21, 2016 marks the opening of njs recreational summer flounder fluke season. The new jersey marine fisheries council adopted recreational fishing regulations for the upcoming season during their meeting on march 3, 2016.
The new jersey summer flounder aka fluke regulations are season may 22th to september 19, 2020. The new jersey marine fisheries council met recently in galloway township and approved new regulations for the 2016 summer flounder season. Saturday, may 21, 2016 marks the opening of njs recreational summer flounder fluke season. The fishing regulations for 2018 have not been set in stone yet, but they are starting to come into focus after the atlantic states. September is always a great month full of opportunities for fluke fishing and fortunately in 2018 nj saltwater anglers will be able to enjoy. From blue claws to striped bass, from surf fishing to deep artificial reefs.
We had a pretty nice catch throughout the summer 2016, nothing spectacular but it was ok. Black sea bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw, with. All state lands, including wildlife management areas, were closed to hunting of black bears as of august 30, 2018 per administrative order 201824 and will remain closed for the 2019 season. Commercial marine quotas and trip limit information. We will have a better idea of what our 2016 fluke season will look like in the spring of 2016 when all of the data relating to its quota is analyzed. Thats why the fisherman posts the current size and bag limits, seasons and licensing information covering all your favorite local species. The state marine fisheries council voted last week to extend the open season on summer flounder, commonly known as fluke, by eight days.
Nydec has updated their saltwater fishing regulations page as a reminder to marine anglers. Cock robin out of point pleasant beach show off their fluke catches. Apr 11, 2020 the new jersey summer flounder aka fluke regulations are season may 22th to september 19, 2020. Fished opening day of fluke season this morning with tom tanacredi and john lucciola which is becoming a ritual with these two avid fisherman and reel fun sportfishing. They also support an important commercial fishery and provide the basis for one of the states most important industries tourism. Jul 31, 2016 some fluke fishing from the outlaw sportfishing crew and friends.
Four fish at 18 inches with a season from may 15 to september 15. It is possible to catch fluke in nj waters from april november. The only exceptions will be in delaware bay with a fourfish limit at 17 inches and at island beach state park, which allows two fish at 16 inches to be kept. The trophy season will begin on may 1 with a onefish bag limit and a 35inch size limit. The midatlantic fishery management council announced last week that summer flounder fluke have suffered several consecutive years of low spawning success. Does anyone know when they announce the opening day for fluke season in nj. The summer flounder fluke season in new jersey marine waters will. An angler shows off his fluke caught in barnegat bay. Hoping we can get a good discussion going about the upcoming season and the recent changes to the regulations. Jbay 2016 kayaking and kayak fishing forum surftalk. Jan 16, 2019 the asmfc called for a a 19inch minimum on fishes caught, with a three fish limit per trip over a 128day season.
Island beach state park surf anglers 2 fish per serson, 16 min delaware bay anglers 4 fish per person, 17 min it is possible to catch fluke in nj waters from april november. Nj fishing reports fish stix belmar fishing charters. This technique has produced dozens of double digit fluke for me but you have to be one with the fish and have tremendous patience. Smokin reel charters are based in neptune city, new jersey. The early september close also kept surf anglers from working the suds. Marine fisheries staff can be contacted at 6097482020. Nj fishing season may 25, 2017 september 5, 2017 3 fish per person, 18 min. We had 4 or 5 fish over 10lbs all the way up to 12lbs. Before heading out, check here for a statebystate breakdown of current restrictions to ensure youll be in compliance no matter how, when or. The harvest reductions needed are estimated at a whopping 43%.
Here we take a look at the last 12 years of nj saltwater fishing regulations and provide some. Delaware bay, includes all new jersey waters within the delaware bay and tributaries west of the colregs line from cape may point light to cape henlopen. New jersey s rich marine resources offer an outstanding variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the state. Federal regulators are meeting this week to discuss summer flounder management measures, and fluke enthusiasts in new jersey will be watching closely. Regulations pertaining to the use of commercial fishing gear on sandy hook and axel carlson reefs february 11, 2016 pdf, 31kb letter includes links to reef maps. Apr 07, 2018 the 2017 nj fluke season closed on september 5th and cut most all of the prime time inshore reef fishing. Summer flounder fluke are a valuable resource and anglers are requested to follow regulations and take care when releasing fish that are. This years fluke season is open for 128 days, coming to a close at the end of the day on september 21st. The state marine fisheries council voted last week to extend the open season on summer flounder, commonly known as fluke, by. Nj summer flounder regulations for 2016 skip to main content.
Sets 2016 saltwater fishing regulations brick, nj shorebeat. Fluke season closes sunday with a fivefish daily limit at 18 inches, so this will be the last weekend for boaters to give it a try. Mar 04, 2016 the new jersey marine fisheries council met yesterday in galloway township and approved the 2016 regulations for summer flounder and sea bass, two very popular fish to the recreational fishing. This year, in order to address the discrepancy of the summer flounder size limits in the delaware bay with the state of delaware, summer flounder regulations for delaware bay in nj are a 17inch minimum size limit and 4fish possession limit. Regulations were last changed on march 31, 2020, and are subject to change at any time. Oct 29, 2017 this was an early summer flounder trip with seamoney and tenzin where we did a little exploring and found a few quality fish. Fishing rules and regulations seem to change with the tide these days, and they vary greatly from state to state. The duke o fluke fishing boat sails from higbee avenue in somers point, new jersey. Commercial marine quotas and trip limit information new jersey. This article was edited on 2814 to reflect that minimum size, creel limits and season length for fluke under the new regional management approach for ny, nj and ct have yet to be finalized for the 2014 season. Minimum size, 3 fish daily bag limit for all marine waters there are special regulations for location specific areas in the state such as.
For information on saltwater regulations changes, check this page and our homepage for news releases, subscribe to the nj marine fishing email list for automatic notification, or call the listenonly line at 6092922083. Last year it was friday may 24th it doesnt appear that they have announced it this year. Ny fluke season opens may 17 ny sportfishing federation. Minimum size, 3 fish daily bag limit for all marine waters there are special regulations for location specific areas in the state such as delaware bay and tributaries and island beach state park. Fluke season is all most over neptune city fishing report. Commercial marine quotas and trip limit information nj division of fish and wildlife. Jersey shore fishing magazine a federal panel this week decided to slash the summer flounder quota between 28 and 32 percent in new jersey, leading some to wonder if the measure will all but destroy the states recreational fishing industry in new jersey. Jul 22, 2015 the midatlantic fishery management council announced last week that summer flounder fluke have suffered several consecutive years of low spawning success.
Black sea bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw. The 2014 fluke season is now set to open on may 17th with a five fish bag and 18inch size limit. The recreational summer flounder open season has been modified to include may 21 to. Our 2016 fluke season begins may 22nd here in nj and we are all looking forward to targeting these hard pulling and delicious flat fish. Recreational saltwater fishing regulations nys dept. Our fluke and sea bass trips will resume in the spring of 2019. New jersey caught some hell last season, opting for noncompliance. Cleaning or filleting at sea of fish with a minimum size limit is prohibited. Nj sets 2016 summer flounder and black sea bass regs on. New jerseys rich marine resources offer an outstanding variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the state. Nj sets 2016 summer flounder and black sea bass regs on the.
May 17, 2016 saturday, may 21, 2016 marks the opening of nj s recreational summer flounder fluke season. Jersey shore fishing magazine a federal panel this week decided to slash the summer flounder quota between 28 and 32 percent in new jersey, leading some to wonder if the measure will all but destroy. New jersey department of environmental protection division of fish and wildlife. New jerseys marine fisheries council immediately pushed back and created its. This was an early summer flounder trip with seamoney and tenzin where we did a little exploring and found a few quality fish. Federal meeting expected to be key for new jersey fluke. I too must admit that opening day of fluke season is very special to me also, much more so than trout season as im an avid saltwater fisherman as you can tell. Fluke season is all most over neptune city fishing. Fluke season extended for nj anglers rumson, nj patch. For the most current regulations, go to or call the marine fish listenonly information line at 609 2922083.
New size limits for summer flounder and sea bass passed. The new jersey marine fisheries council met recently in galloway township and approved new. The 2017 nj fluke season closed on september 5th and cut most all of the prime time inshore reef fishing. Finding the fluke with justin suarez accurate fishing reels. Some fluke fishing from the outlaw sportfishing crew and friends. The maryland dnr has set the 2020 spring striped bass season to ban the catch and release season on the susquehanna flats. Opening day of fluke season nj saltwater fisherman. By tom schlichter use the like button below to get notifications about new articles in your facebook news feed. Connecticut and new jersey that require consistent. What this all means is a shorter season to catch fluke, a bigger minimum size, a smaller bag limit, or a combination of all three of these options.
Mar 04, 2016 the new jersey marine fisheries council adopted recreational fishing regulations for the upcoming season during their meeting on march 3, 2016. We started the morning catching a couple schoolie bass before moving. Revised 522016 weakfish 1 fish at inches open season. The new jersey marine fisheries council voted unanimously on thursday to approve a 122day summer flounder season that will run from may 18 to sept. The new jersey marine fisheries council met in galloway township and approved the 2016 regulations for summer flounder and sea bass. Dealerlicense holder reporting information electronic vessel trip reporting system etrips application nj commercial electronic vessel trip report etrips safis login. Its fluke season and the flatties are biting well, but in order to be nearly certain that you can bring a few home for a meal, here are some very. Summer flounder regulations for delaware bay in new jersey are a 17inch minimum size limit and 3fish possession limit. Our 2016 fluke season begins may 22nd here in nj and we are all looking forward to targeting these hard pulling and delicious flat. The asmfc called for a a 19inch minimum on fishes caught, with a three fish limit per trip over a 128day season. The new jersey marine fisheries council met yesterday in galloway township and approved the 2016 regulations for summer flounder and sea bass, two very popular fish to the recreational fishing. Measure fish from tip of snout to tip of tail except black sea bass and sharks. Delaware bay anglers will be able to fish for a 17inch summer flounder this summer, according to a statement by the jersey coast anglers association.
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