Anyways the indicators this year do not warrant another 60% reduction in flounder landings as. After allocating ten percent, but not more than 200,000 pounds of the quota for. Scott newhall holds a flounder his son, alex, boated in july 2015 while. Mar 28, 2017 the summer flounder season in new jersey typically runs from may through september, concurrent with the peak tourism season. The new jersey summer flounder aka fluke regulations are season may 22th to september 19, 2020. New jersey wins in effort to ease summer flounder quotas wsj. Second time fishing in new jersey its not good as the first time ive been fishing about 5 hour just caught 1 keeper. Thats why the fisherman posts the current size and bag limits, seasons and licensing information covering all your favorite local species. Any reduction would be in addition to the 27 recreational quota reduction new jersey had to implement after successfully fighting off a proposed 59 percent reduction in 2015.
Unfair summer flounder regs could change for south jersey. Brigantine fishing is great on the north end, and anglers enjoy a whole lot of fishable waters inbetween as well. At this time the min length for flounder is 15 inches and has been that way for the past couple of years. Shorebased enhanced fishing opportunity program for summer. Popular with anglers looking for flounder fishing charters in new jersey capt.
Jan 26, 2015 new jerseys summer flounder can not be managed effectively without area specific regulations zones. New jersey hunting, fishing and other wildlife related regulations. Unfair summer flounder regs could change for south jersey anglers. Jan, 2016 on january 7 at the stafford township municipal building in manahawkin, nj, the atlantic state marine fisheries commission asmfc presented a set of new regulatory options for the 2016 summer flounder season, one which includes creating a specific new jersey delaware bay region. Summer flounder is found in inshore and offshore waters from nova scotia, canada, to the east coast of florida. Welcome to the charter boat page, your number one source for new jersey charter boat information. This letter shall serve as notice regarding the 2015 new jersey commercial summer flounder quota, seasons, and trip limits. The preliminary 2015 summer flounder coastwide commercial quota is 10,740,000 pounds, a 230,000 pound increase from 2014.
Summer flounder regulations for delaware bay in new jersey are a 17inch minimum size limit and 3fish possession limit. Note regulations on this page apply to gulf flounder, southern flounder, summer flounder and fringed flounder. Brigantine has a long, fishable jetty on the south end, over looking the revel casino hotel and absecon inlet. New jersey 2015 summer flounder by zone by kensdock january 26, 2015 0 comments the asmfc is considering a proposal to create 2 summer flounder rules sets for new jersey. Once the water temps get in their comfort range of high 40s low 50 s is when they will be most active. Before heading out, check here for a statebystate breakdown of current restrictions to ensure youll be in compliance no matter how, when or.
May 31, 2018 may 26th, 2018 my friend dave and i went down to the new jersey shore for some saltwater fishing. A historical look at new jersey saltwater fishing regulations. Whenever a sea turtle is caught in a net the dmf shuts down the commercial gill net fishery for flounder. New jersey fighting cuts to summer flounder recreational. Summer flounder is new jersey s most popular recreational saltwater species. Summer flounder is one of the most sought after commercial and recreational fish along the atlantic coast. Black sea bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw, with. Despite all of the options proposed for the 2015 summer flounder season, things will look pretty much the same as last year, with new jersey managed in the same region as new york and connecticut. Winter flounder season could see 5fold jump outdoornews. In 2008, the season started on march 23 and ended on may 21 and the loss of four solid weeks of fishing, down to a twomonth season, can be detrimental at best.
The size and possession limits for summer flounder remain 18 inches and 5 fish per day respectively. It is revered by a hardcore contingent of flounder specialist anglers, appreciated by the angling masses and renowned for its. Summer flounder are mainly caught in bottom otter trawls, but are also taken by pound nets and gillnets in estuarine waters. For the most current regulations, go to or call the marine fish listenonly information line at 609 2922083. On january 7 at the stafford township municipal building in manahawkin, nj, the atlantic state marine fisheries commission asmfc presented a set of new regulatory options for the 2016 summer flounder season, one which includes creating a specific new jersey delaware bay region. Current new jersey regulations allow recreational anglers fishing in most parts of the state to keep summer flounder that are at least 18 inches long, at a maximum of five fish per day. 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.
Njdep new jersey department of environmental protection. South jersey fishermen are held to regulations based on science derived from the new york area, that calls for a 19. The size and possession limits for summer flounder. Assemblyman sam fioochi has introduced a resolution to ensure that all recreational fisherman are in. Currently, summer flounder season is open until sept. Apr 22, 2015 new jersey saltwater fishing regulations. New jersey marine fisheries council will decide on black sea bass options at meeting on thursday. Its safe to say he knows a thing or two about casting a line in these waters. The notice allowed the recreational summer flounder season to open on friday, may 22, 2015. Flounder permit holders of the annual season allocations.
This letter shall serve as notice regarding the 2016 new jersey commercial summer flounder quota, seasons, and trip limits. New jersey saltwater fishing regulations on the water. Regulations last year 2014 from 2015 marine digest, pdf, 275kb. The winter flounder season used to start on march 1 and extend until may 31, with a fall season usually starting on august 1. The atlantic states marine fisheries commissions summer flounder, scup and black sea bass management board approved addendum xxvi to the summer flounder and black sea bass fishery management plan, continuing adaptive regional management for the 2015 recreational summer flounder. Summer flounder fluke information njdep division of fish.
Flounder regulations, a region shift for south jersey. In the delaware bay and its tributaries, there is a 17inch minimum, threefish limit and 104day season. The problem was solved when new york agreed to give one of its fishing days to new jersey. If this proposal is approved the the minimum size summer flounder for the delaware bay will be between 16 and 17. For greater new jersey waters, the state had proposed an 18inch minimum, threefish limit and a 104day season for the summer flounder. Nj summer flounder fluke regulations written by rod houck thursday, 01 march 2012 21. Modification of recreational summer flounder season and commercial summer flounder trip limits pdf.
Mar 02, 2017 the summer flounder season in new jersey typically runs from may through september, concurrent with the peak tourism season. Saltwater anglers must comply with the requirements of the new jersey saltwater recreational registry program. Georges bank, southern new englandmidatlantic, and gulf of maine. As determined by new jerseys commercial summer flounder landing records, the new jersey division of fish and wildlife anticipates the 2015 season 3 mayjune directed quota of,595 pounds of summer flounder will be landed by saturday, june 6, 2015. Flounder fishing with russ alan and al ivany dep podcast socioeconomic impact assessment of the summer flounder harvest restrictions in new jersey pdf, 260kb reducing discard mortality is crucial. Despite new jersey not falling in line with the regional regulations, the summer flounder season still opened on may 25 and will end on sept.
Keeper striped bass, flounder landed the first day of n. Summer flounder season is closed when winter flounder is open, and they are not the same fish. New jersey wins in effort to ease summer flounder quotas secretary of commerce wilbur ross approves states rules for fishing the species. Bill wiggins of finatics reports, flounder fishing in the back bays has gotten a little better.
Striped bass and winter flounder seasons are back open in new jersey. Assemblyman sam fioochi has introduced a resolution to ensure that all recreational fisherman are in the same boat when it comes. Summer flounder is new jerseys most popular recreational saltwater species. Apr 18, 20 new jersey flounder season extended to sept. Flounder numbers are looking pretty good this year and perhaps its due to last years hurricane along with much stiffer regulations on commercials and recs. Mark is an experienced captain who has been fishing these local waters for over 40 years. Recreational saltwater fishing regulations nys dept. The new jersey marine fisheries council, along with the states division of fish and wildlife, recently adopted changes to regulations for fluke, scup and winter flounder. Galloway township the new jersey marine fisheries council on thursday compromised in a vote that will extend the summer flounder season by eight days this year. The southern flounder paralicthys lethostigma is an extremely important fish in texas and along the gulf coast. New jersey saw the largest reduction, with new york coming in second with a 14 percent decrease in their limit. Anglers participating in the ibsp program must follow the following regulations. New jersey pushes for alternative fluke plan as season. Shorebased enhanced fishing opportunity program for.
In the southern nj area our great baytuckerton bay area in particular, the winter flounder fishing generally starts to. New jerseys flounder season starts thursday with 18inch limit. Always remember to follow the new jersey fishing regulations. The division of fish and wildlife encourages anglers to follow these techniques. The atlantic states marine fisheries commissions summer flounder, scup and black. Nj fishing regulations 2020 nj salt fish new jersey. On may 18, martin approved the 18inch minimum, threefish limit and 104day season for new jersey. The final day of founder season in new jersey will be sept. Mar 21, 2015 unfair summer flounder regs could change for south jersey anglers. Fluke season extended by 8 days by otw staff july 12, 20 the new jersey marine fisheries council voted to extend summer flounder fluke season by 8 days yesterday, changing the official close date from september 16th to september 24th. The summer flounder season in new jersey typically runs from may.
May 21, 2015 new jersey department of environmental protection commissioner bob martin signed a notice of administrative change to open the recreational summer flounder season on friday, may 22, 2015. Summer flounder management and the south jersey tourist economy will be significantly enhanced with regional option 3a. New jersey marine fisheries council galloway public library. New jersey officials asked a federal commission this week to consider an alternative set of flounder measures, just weeks before the opening of the fluke season. We have a message board where people share fishing information and up to the minute fishing reports as well as photos and videos of their catch. Cleaning or filleting at sea of fish with a minimum size limit is prohibited. Jul 25, 2017 second time fishing in new jersey its not good as the first time ive been fishing about 5 hour just caught 1 keeper. New jersey recreational marine regulations apply to all fish species when they are possessed in state waters or landed in new jersey regardless of where they are caught.
Sea bass and bonus program top agenda at council meeting. 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. But at the same time, new york is proposing to lengthen its flounder fishing season fivefold, from 60 to 306 days march 1dec. Summer flounder management and the south jersey tourist economy will be. The preliminary 2016 summer flounder coast wide commercial quota is 8,120,000 pounds, a 2,620,000 pound reduction from 2015.
Nj summer flounder season hits a snag two river times. Think the area from beaufort down to emerald island is also closed to gill netting for flounder. Apr 04, 2015 after hearings, postponements and what seemed like a never ending quest to establish the 2015 new jersey summer flounder and black sea bass regulations, new jersey department of environmental protection commissioner bob martin has signed a notice of administrative change. Flounder season in new jersey extended 8 days news. Fishing rules and regulations seem to change with the tide these days, and they vary greatly from state to state. May 21, 2015 new jersey department of environmental protection commissioner bob martin signed a notice of administrative change to open the recreational summer flounder season on. Njdep news release 1750 new jersey summer flounder. Dave wanted to catch a few fluke for dinner whereas i wanted to land a northern stargazer for. This results in a new jersey commercial quota of 1,796,264. New jersey comprehensive black bear management policy, 2015 pdf, 330kb. May 21, 2015 may 21, 2015 new jersey department of environmental protection commissioner bob martin signed a notice of administrative change to open the recreational summer flounder season on. If had to choose only season to flounder fish it would be spring and one month it would be april. New jersey department of environmental protection commissioner bob martin signed a notice of administrative change to open the recreational summer flounder season on friday, may 22, 2015.
Regulations were last changed on march 31, 2020, and are subject to change at any time. Apr 09, 2015 the board maintained its winter flounder commercial and recreational management measures for the inshore waters of the gulf of maine gom and the southern new englandmidatlantic snema for the 2015 fishing season due to continued concerns regarding the low population level of winter flounder. Measure fish from tip of snout to tip of tail except black sea bass and sharks. The summer flounder fluke season in new jersey marine waters will. The georges bank stock spawning stock biomass a measure of the amount of winter flounder in the population that can reproduce has been increasing since 2005. Fishing rules and regulations the fisherman magazine.
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