New Jersey Fishing |
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New Jersey fishing is a huge opportunity to experience a wide variety of fishing experiences and fish species. From the spring migrations of striped bass on the Jersey shore, and the American shad in the Delaware River to the bay shores and the ocean along the Atlantic coastline, there's something for all anglers. |
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| Anglers can enjoy saltwater fishing from the bays, ocean chartered boats, or surf fishing from the beach. With a wide variety of freshwater varieties, you can fish in native trout streams, lunker bass lakes, or even through the ice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey fishing anglers over the age of 16 must have a valid license to fish the fresh waters of New Jersey either with handline, rod and line, or longbow and arrow. New Jersey does not require a general saltwater fishing license but there are some license requirements for shell fishing. Salt Water Shell Fishing License Requirements
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| Non-commercial Crab Pot License | $2.00 |
| Resident Recreational Clam License | $10.00 |
| Non-Resident Recreational Clam License | $20.00 |
| Oyster License | $10.00 |
| Resident Senior (62 and older) Recreational Clam and Oyster License | $2.00 |
| Juvenile (under 14 years of age) Recreational Clam License (Resident/Non-Resident) | $2.00 |
While no license is required for salt water fishing, the State of New Jersey requires recreational salt water fisherman to register with the state. Registration is free, and the data obtained is used to comply with NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association) guidelines.
For information on the above licenses or permits please contact: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife
Marine Fisheries - 609-748-2020
Shell fisheries - 609-748-2040
Enforcement - 609-748-2050
New Jersey 's Saltwater Fishing Piers
Atlantic County |
Brigantine: On The Absecon Inlet |
Margate City: The Margate Fish Pier The Angler’s Club, extends into the Alantic Ocean. |
Somers Point: Edward Klingener Fishing Pier Between Somers Point & Longport Off Rte. 152. Its on a wide highway off Great Egg Harbor Bay over mostly shallow water. |
Ventnor City: Fishing Pier Cambridge Avenue & the Boardwalk, It is the only public fishing pier in New Jersey that goes out into the open Atlantic. The fishing pier charges seasonal fees. 609-823-7944 |
Cape May County |
Ocean City: Fishing Club 14th and Boardwalk, Ocean City. |
Monmouth County |
| Keansburg: Keansburg Fishing Pier, extends into the Raritan Bay. 732-495-8842 |
Keyport: Keyport Fishing Pier, extends into the Raritan Bay |
Ocean County |
Beach Haven: Beach Haven Pier 2nd St. and the bay, extends into Barnegat Bay |
Seaside Heights has two piers extending into Barnegat Bay and the Seaside Heights Fishing/Casino Pier extending into the Atlantic Ocean. A daily pass to the pier allows you to come and go all day. 732-830-2252 |
New Jersey Saltwater Fishing Beach Access (Click Here)
Fresh Water License Requirements
LICENSES
Resident Licenses
To obtain a New Jersey fishing resident license, you must have lived in New Jersey for six months immediately prior to the time of application.
LICENSE and STAMP FEES
(Licenses are valid from date of purchase to Dec. 31 of each year)
| Resident Fishing (Ages 16-64 yrs.) | $22.50 |
| Sr. Resident Fishing (Ages 65-69 yrs.) | $12.50 |
| Resident Trout Stamp | $10.50 |
| Non-Resident Fishing (Ages 16 and up) | $34.00 |
| Non-Resident Trout Stamp | $20.00 |
| 7-Day Vacation Fishing (nonresidents only) | $19.50 |
| 2-Day Vacation Fishing (nonresidents only) | $9.00 |
| All Around Sportsman (includes Resident Fishing, Firearm Hunting and Bow Hunting licenses) |
$72.25 |
For information contact:
The NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife at 888-773-8450
For a listing of Places to for Freshwater Fishing
- Lakes, Ponds and Reservoirs (click here)
