Check the jurisdiction, dates, and exact water before using a rule. Regulations can change during the season. Always confirm current rules before fishing.
Summer Flounder · Federal jurisdiction
For 2026 and 2027, federal coastwide recreational size, possession and season measures for summer flounder are waived in favor of the measures of the state where the fish are landed. Check NJDEP for New Jersey limits and seasons.
Applies to: Private recreational vessels fishing in federal waters and landing in New Jersey.
Exception: This record establishes which jurisdiction supplies recreational size, possession and season measures; it does not establish New Jersey numerical limits or authorize retention. Other permit, reporting, gear and area requirements remain separate.
REVIEW NEEDED · Confirm the official source before fishing.
For 2026 and 2027, federal coastwide recreational size, possession and season measures for summer flounder are waived in favor of the measures of the state where the fish are landed. Check NJDEP for New Jersey limits and seasons.
Applies to: Federally permitted recreational party/charter trips landing in New Jersey; commercial harvest is a separate scope.
Exception: This record establishes which jurisdiction supplies recreational size, possession and season measures; it does not establish New Jersey numerical limits or authorize retention. Other permit, reporting, gear and area requirements remain separate.
REVIEW NEEDED · Confirm the official source before fishing.
For 2026 and 2027, federal coastwide recreational size, possession and season measures for black sea bass are waived in favor of the measures of the state where the fish are landed. Check NJDEP for New Jersey limits and seasons.
Applies to: Private recreational vessels fishing in federal waters and landing in New Jersey.
Exception: This record establishes which jurisdiction supplies recreational size, possession and season measures; it does not establish New Jersey numerical limits or authorize retention. Other permit, reporting, gear and area requirements remain separate.
REVIEW NEEDED · Confirm the official source before fishing.
For 2026 and 2027, federal coastwide recreational size, possession and season measures for black sea bass are waived in favor of the measures of the state where the fish are landed. Check NJDEP for New Jersey limits and seasons.
Applies to: Federally permitted recreational party/charter trips landing in New Jersey; commercial harvest is a separate scope.
Exception: This record establishes which jurisdiction supplies recreational size, possession and season measures; it does not establish New Jersey numerical limits or authorize retention. Other permit, reporting, gear and area requirements remain separate.
REVIEW NEEDED · Confirm the official source before fishing.
