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RFA Calls On Moratorium On Recreational Closures

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:11:06 -0400

Galloway, NJ - In a letter this week to Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) has called for an immediate moratorium on any closures to the recreational harvest of red snapper until better scientific analysis can be conducted.

NEW JERSEY UPDATES ADVISORY FOR CONSUMING LARGE BLUEFISH

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:33:47 -0400

The Department of Environmental Protection today announced a new recommendation for consuming large bluefish, a popular species commonly caught in Atlantic Ocean waters.

In coordination with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and agencies in six other states, the DEP updated its fish consumption advisories and is recommending that the public consume no more than one meal every other month (six meals per year) of bluefish larger than 24 inches. Previously, fish consumption advisories for large bluefish recommended four meals per year for most people.

2008 Skillful Angler Awards Winners

Thu, 21 May 2009 17:48:58 -0400

The Skillful Angler Awards Program honors the many anglers who catch both freshwater and marine fish which aren't of record size but are impressive and worthy of recognition. At the end of each year, special recognition is given to the anglers who caught the largest fish in each of the freshwater and marine species categories.

NJ Conservation Officers Net Eight Anglers for Illegally Taking and Selling River Herring

Thu, 07 May 2009 16:22:23 -0400

Capping a lengthy undercover investigation, Conservation Officers with the Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife have cited eight people for illegally taking and selling river herring from South Jersey waters. Fishermen are allowed to take up to 35 herring per day, but are not allowed to possess more than 35 herring at one time, or sell herring, unless they hold certain commercial fishing licenses.

Dredge Rock to be Deployed at Nine Reefs

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:06:46 -0400

Beginning this month, four million cubic yards of rock will be deployed on nine New Jersey reefs over the next three years as part of the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's Artificial Reef Program. The dredge rock ranges in size from basketball-sized pieces to boulders. The rock will be deployed by hopper scows at predetermined locations.

Reef Balls to be Deployed on Great Egg and Little Egg Reefs

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:29:06 -0400

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has had five hundred reef balls constructed at Southern State Correctional Facility at Delmont which are ready for deployment during early November at the Great Egg and Little Egg Reefs. The Great Egg Reef is located eight nautical miles southeast of Absecon Inlet and the Little Egg Reef is located five nautical miles east of Little Egg Inlet.

Surf Tournament Sunday at Island Beach State Park

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:50:17 -0400

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds all saltwater anglers that the annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament is this Sunday, Oct. 5 at Island Beach State Park. Walk-in registration is welcome and opens at 5:00 a.m. at Pavilion #1. Fishing begins at 6:30 a.m. and winds up at 1:00 p.m. with the Governor's Trophy and other prizes awarded at 2:00 p.m. There are prizes for eight species in a number of categories (male, female, youth, etc.).

Comment on American Eel Management Plan

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:17:38 -0400

The following is the text of a news release from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission:

Plese note that this press release revises the September 9, 2008 press release by adding FLFWCC's hearing information and changing MD DNR's hearing date from the October 6th to the 1st. All other information remains the same.

Surf Fishing Clinic for Women Oct. 4 at IBSP

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:55:47 -0400

New Jersey Outdoors for Women - October 4 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ

Surf Fishing Clinic - (No surf fishing experience needed.) Open to women only at least 18 years old. All equipment and bait will be provided. Participants will learn the basics of surf fishing, including information on rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, knots, bait, fish identification, casting, reading the surf, and caring for your catch. The afternoon will be spent on the beach using techniques learned to fish the surf. The workshop will take place rain or shine, warm or cold. Participants should be prepared with appropriate clothing, as well as other convenience items such as sun screen, sunglasses, hat, and foul weather gear.

New Jersey Outdoors for Women

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:16:46 -0400

Fall Trout Information Available

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:07:43 -0400

Information on the 2008 fall trout stocking program has been posted on the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife website. This fall marks the third year of stocking only big, two-year old trout. In addition to these large trout, even older and larger broodstock fish will also be stocked again for the fall season. This adds up to 21,000 trout measuring 14 - 21 inches and weighing 1½ to 5 pounds for New Jersey fall trout anglers. These trout will be stocked in 16 streams and 16 lakes throughout the state over a two week period in October .

ASMFC Shad and River Herring Board Releases Draft River Herring Amendment for Public Comment and Review

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:04:12 -0400

Alexandria, VA - The Commission's Shad & River Herring Management Board has approved sending forward Draft Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for River Herring for public review and comment. It seeks input on proposed requirements for population and bycatch monitoring, as well as commercial and recreational management measures. It is anticipated that the majority of coastal states will be conducting public meetings on the Draft Amendment; information on those meetings will be released once they become finalized.

Temporary Suspension of Shellfish Harvest in Delaware Bay

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:36:47 -0400

The Department of Environmental Protection has temporarily suspended shellfish harvesting from a portion of the Delaware Bay after state health officials confirmed two cases of illness from Vibrio parahaemolyticus linked to oysters harvested from those New Jersey waters.

Teacher Training Announced for the NJ Trout in the Classroom Program

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:26:15 -0400

Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is a supplementary educational activity supported by the NJDEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife and NJ Trout Unlimited. Teachers using the program provide a unique experience for their students and effectively teach lessons in a variety of disciplines.

Teacher Training Announced for the NJ Trout in the Classroom Program

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:25:53 -0400