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REGULATIONS / NEW JERSEY

Black Sea Bass regulations

New Jersey · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected New Jersey saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCENJ DEP Fish & Wildlife marine fishing ↗UPDATED MAY 11, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The NJ DEP page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Black Sea BassNJDEP's table says 12.5 inches and notes federal-water rules may differ; this row is New Jersey state-water regulation. · Listed season windows: May 15, 2026 through Jun 21, 2026 · 10 fish listed · Jun 22, 2026 through Sep 22, 2026 · 1 fish listed · Sep 23, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 · 10 fish listed · Nov 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 15 fish listedListed open10 per person May 15-June 21; 1 per person June 22-September 22; 10 per person September 23-October 31; 15 per person November 1-December 3112.5"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
10 per person May 15-June 21; 1 per person June 22-September 22; 10 per person September 23-October 31; 15 per person November 1-December 31
LISTED MIN SIZE
12.5 inches
LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
  • May 15, 2026 through Jun 21, 2026 · 10 fish listed
  • Jun 22, 2026 through Sep 22, 2026 · 1 fish listed
  • Sep 23, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 · 10 fish listed
  • Nov 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 15 fish listed
APPLICABILITY
NJDEP's table says 12.5 inches and notes federal-water rules may differ; this row is New Jersey state-water regulation.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
NJDEP Fish & Wildlife 2026 Marine Digest, State Size and Possession Limits (Black Sea Bass), official Page 16 PDF; NJDEP-linked table last updated May 11, 2026

UPDATED May 11, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

NJ DEP Fish & Wildlife marine fishing ↗

The NJ DEP page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.