2020 is here. Water is still cold. Not much for water volume as we've had one of the mildest winters on record. But remember last spring, deuce rains every week. Hopefully we can get some more water for the fish to be able to swim in and mate.
Make sure you check out the latest regulations that Nj adopted and the ASMFC approved,
REGULATIONS
Effective April 1, 2020, New Jersey recreational striped bass regulations in all state waters will be as follows:
- One fish 28" to less than 38"
Until the regulations chance, the current regulations are as follows,
(WHICH MEANS OPEN SEASON IN THE RARITAN BAY FOR ALL THOSE PRE-SPAWN BREEDERS!!!!!!)
- One fish 28" to less than 43" AND one fish 43" or greater
With a bonus permit, anglers can keep one fish 24 inches to less than 28 inches from May 15 through December 31, 2020. Reporting bonus harvest within 24 hours is mandatory.
(WHICH MEANS YOU CAN ALSO DECIMATE THE SMALLER 2014-2016 YEAR CLASS FISH!!!!!!)
Please note the order of fish harvested does not matter (Bonus fish can be the 1st or 2nd fish). Visit the NJ DEC website to check current Federal and State possession and season regulations for striped bass fishing in your area.
(WHICH MEANS YOU CAN ALSO DECIMATE THE SMALLER 2014-2016 YEAR CLASS FISH!!!!!!)
Please note the order of fish harvested does not matter (Bonus fish can be the 1st or 2nd fish). Visit the NJ DEC website to check current Federal and State possession and season regulations for striped bass fishing in your area.
