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River Herring and Tautog Regulation Changes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:11:39 -0500

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is informing recreational saltwater anglers and commercial fishermen of recent regulatory changes for river herring and tautog fisheries. These actions were taken to comply with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) management plans for river herring and tautog.

SeaLife Sponsors Summer Camp for the Entire Family to Enjoy

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:01:00 -0500

MOORESTOWN, NJ - Each year, millions of kids leave their game consoles, TVs, computers and other comforts of home in search of new and exciting outdoor adventures at summer camp. In fact, last year alone, an estimated 8.1 million children went to a camp of some sort. So why is it that just the kids get to go off and make new friends, participate in exciting activities and learn new things? Kids Sea Camp Family Dive Adventures create fun-filled family experiences that bond the family and build lasting memories.

State Record Grass Carp Caught

Fri, 27 May 2011 10:53:38 -0400

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that a Grass Carp caught by James Dempsey, Jr of Ewing New Jersey on May 12, 2011 is officially a new state record. The huge fish was taken from Curlis Lake in Mercer County and weighed an astounding 55 lbs. 8 oz., surpassing the previous record set in 2008 by Homer Tye by one pound, one ounce. That record fish was also from Curlis Lake.

Black Sea Bass Season Opens Saturday, May 28

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:28:48 -0400

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is informing saltwater anglers that the opening of the black sea bass season is this Saturday, May 8 - just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin signed the new regulations on May 25, 2011.

Black Sea Bass Season Opens Saturday, May 28

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:28:48 -0400

Hackettstown Hatchery Provides Three Millionth Fish to Combat Mosquitos

Wed, 11 May 2011 15:56:27 -0400

In addition to providing game fish for the sporting public, the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's Hackettstown Hatchery has been involved in the fight against mosquitos for the past 20 years. The program is supported by the state Mosquito Control Commission and the Bureau of Fresh Water Fisheries, which raises the fish that are used as bio control agents.

Great Egg Reef Concrete Deployment Rescheduled to May 27

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:51:22 -0400

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has rescheduled the deployment of 6000 cubic yards of demolition concrete on the Great Egg Reef to May 27, 2011. Bad weather forced a postponement from the original date of April 22. The deployment is part of the Division's Artificial Reef Program which provides habitat for structure dependent fishes, creates fishing grounds for hook and line anglers, and creates attractions for scuba divers.

NJ Saltwater Registry Now Available

Tue, 03 May 2011 12:32:54 -0400

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection today launched the state's free web-based saltwater fishing registry.

This registry allows New Jersey to comply with a federal mandate to have a system in place to collect better data from recreational anglers and better manage fishery resources, at the same time exempting anglers from fees and keeping saltwater fishing in New Jersey free.

Trout Stocking Rescheduled for Four Waters

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:46:48 -0400

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced the revised stocking schedule for four waters (Hackensack River, Rockaway River, Passaic River, and Russia Brook) which did not receive their allotted trout on Monday, April 18, due to extremely high water.

Stocking of Four Waters Postponed

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:45:18 -0400

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced the postponement of today's trout stocking in four waters due to extremely high water levels after weekend rains.

The waters are the following:

Summer Flounder, Scup & Black Sea Bass Management Information

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:05:22 -0400

ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup & Black Sea Bass Board to Meet April 20, 2011 to Discuss Recreational Black Sea Bass Proposals

Arlington, VA - The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Board will meet via a web-based conference call on April 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM. The Board will consider approval of state proposals for their 2011 recreational black sea bass fisheries, as well as review and consider terms of reference for the upcoming black sea bass assessment. The Board chose to meet via conference call in April to provide the states the necessary administrative time to implement their measures before the start of the 2011 fishery.

Native Fish Art and Writing Contest Winners Honored

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:13:49 -0400

The winning entrants in the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's Native Fish Art and Writing Contest were honored at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center in Oxford, Warren County, on the opening day of trout season, Saturday, April 9.

NJ Trout Season Opens Saturday April 9

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:45:50 -0400

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife recognizes that the opening day of trout season is the most anticipated day on the New Jersey fishing calendar, and with good reason. More than 180,000 trout will have been stocked in 88 streams and 90 ponds and lakes throughout New Jersey for the opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday. By the end of May nearly 600,000 trout will be stocked throughout the state.

Spring Oyster Season - Mullica River

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:40:57 -0400

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will open the oyster beds known as Fitney Bit and Oysterbed Point, located at the mouth of the Mullica River, to a limited one-week oyster harvest season. The season will commence on Monday, April 11, 2011 and end on Saturday, April 16, 2011 (daily harvest times are sunrise to sunset). The harvest is open to all commercial and recreational shellfish license holders.

CELEBRATE SPRING'S ARRIVAL AT THE PEQUEST TROUT HATCHERY OPEN HOUSE

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:02:51 -0400

The New Jersey DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its annual Open House at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily. Admission is always free, as is parking.