These are the fluke i got so far this season on a 1oz bucktail and bacon strips. The asmfc is scheduled to have a conference call before the fluke season opening on may 21 to either approve njs proposal or to rule nj out of compliance. The last few weeks have been nothing short of great fishing, with quality seabass sprinkled in. When do they finalize the 2017 nj fluke regs and when does the season start. This regulatory change reflects the coast wide decline in the number of summer flounder documented in.
If implemented, it will put a lot of party boatscharter boats and related industries out of business. Jersey shore fishing magazine a federal panel this week decided to slash the summer flounder quota between 28 and 32 percent in new jersey, leading some to wonder if the measure will all but destroy. This years fluke season is open for 128 days, coming to a close at the end of the day on september 21st. For the most current regulations, go to or call the marine fish listenonly information line at 609 2922083. In the spring it usually starts off in the end of march and lasts. Flounder fishing in new jersey a how to guide by gerry zagorski.
New jersey summer flounder season to start on thursday, may 25 with 18inch minimum size intact 17p50 trenton the recreational summer flounder season will begin tomorrow. An angler shows off his fluke caught in barnegat bay. As the news made the rounds on the docks and vhf radios there was a sigh of relief from boat captains. The new jersey marine fisheries council adopted recreational fishing regulations for the upcoming season during their meeting on march 3, 2016. Jersey shore fishing magazine a federal panel this week decided to slash the summer flounder quota between 28 and 32 percent in new jersey, leading some to wonder if the measure will all but destroy the states recreational fishing industry in new jersey. Summer flounder fluke information nj division of fish and wildlife. Jeff snyderman took top honors as well as winning the free work of art custom rod giveaway this season recently decking a beast of a fluke at 12lbs. Recreational anglers can keep up to three summer flounder also known as fluke a day. Nj sets 2016 summer flounder and black sea bass regs on. Despite the rejection of new jerseys 2017 fluke fishing regulations by a federal board, the season will open thursday as planned, inclusive of. There was a concern, yeah, that it might be shut down. The new jersey summer flounder aka fluke regulations are season may 22th to september 19, 2020. Four fish at 18 inches with a season from may 15 to september 15. The saltwater anglers of bergen county have announced the winners of their 2017 fluke tournament.
Braid line is essential to the style of fishing il. We had 4 or 5 fish over 10lbs all the way up to 12lbs. We have all heard about the straw that broke the camels back. Black sea bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw, with the. Regulations may be loosened up a bit for summer 2018. September is always a great month full of opportunities for fluke fishing and fortunately in 2018 nj saltwater anglers will be able to enjoy. Commercial marine quotas and trip limit information. This report about the first fluke of the nj season. Well that is the story with the atlantic states marine fisheries commission asmfc telling us that we need to have a 19inch fluke for our 2017 fishing season. Nj summer flounder season hits a snag two river times. Flounder fishing with russ alan and al ivany dep podcast socioeconomic impact assessment of the summer flounder harvest restrictions in new jersey pdf, 260kb reducing discard mortality is crucial. The season begins on thursday and runs through sept. Finfish regulations new jersey saltwater fishing regulations.
Early spring and late winter flounders put on the feed bag here in the nj coastal area bays and rivers. Following what was probably the most restrictive fluke season to date in 2017, the new jersey marine fisheries council approved a recreational. Closed seasons from october 1st, 2019 to may 3rd, 2020 from october 1st, 2020 to may 3rd, 2021. Fluke season begins, more party boats return to action. Regulations were last changed on may 08, 2020, and are subject to change at any time.
The last wave of 2017 data is not in yet, but the projected total of fluke landings from 2017 are 3. The atlantic states marine fisheries commission is considering new jersey conservation equivalency proposal for 2017 summer flounder recreational fishery. Stricter fluke limits possible in 2017 on the water. In the summertime the fluke season opens, and the big mouth flounder much like the ones we catch here in florida waters comes out to eat. Nj fluke season will begin thursday as planned brick shorebeat. Cleaning or filleting of fish with a minimum size limit while at sea is prohibited. New fish trade starts between jersey shore and south philly. They are one of the best tasting fish in our waters and a great way to begin and end the fishing season. The 2017 nj fluke season closed on september 5th and cut most all of the prime time inshore reef fishing. Fluke summer flounder manasquan river nj summer 2017.
The straight dope on fluke marine fish conservation network. Though for those who are unsure about the 2017 summer flounder season, nowalsky said recreational anglers have to become more educated. Recreational saltwater fishing regulations nys dept. Fluke season extended for nj anglers rumson, nj patch. See for current summer flounder regulations in delaware bay and. The only exceptions will be in delaware bay with a fourfish limit at 17 inches and at island beach state park. East coast anglers landed well under the harvest limit last year. Ny fluke season opens may 17 ny sportfishing federation. There will be no moratorium on new jersey flukes season after u. The nj commissioners of the asmfc are challenging the asfmc proposal for 2017.
The early september close also kept surf anglers from working the suds. Stricter fluke limits possible in 2017 by kevin blinkoff august 19, 2016 the midatlantic fishery management council and the atlantic states marine fisheries commission have announced an approximate 30% decrease in the commercial and recreational summer flounder fluke quotas for 2017. Dec announces changes to 2017 recreational summer flounder. Cock robin crew despite the rejection of new jerseys 2017 fluke fishing regulations by a federal board, the season will open thursday as planned, inclusive of the size limit decided upon by the state marine fisheries council. Njdep news release 1750 new jersey summer flounder. Nydec has updated their saltwater fishing regulations page as a reminder to marine anglers. Experts estimate the minimum size for a legal fluke this year will be a 19inches with a low bag limit of about three fish. All state lands, including wildlife management areas, were closed to hunting of black bears as of august 30, 2018 per administrative order 201824 and will remain closed for the 2019 season. Nj saltwater fishing tackle offering the most popular nj saltwater fishing tackle that catches fish. Summer flounder season is underway in new jersey and the states 18inch minimum length requirement for the fish is remaining in place. I am preparing for 2017 nj fluke fishing season and is adding new kastking mega 8 braid line to my reels. New jersey caught some hell last season, opting for noncompliance. The 2014 fluke season is now set to open on may 17th with a five fish bag and 18inch size limit.
Unprecedented action urges atlantic states marine fisheries. Additional notes federal regulations are waived for summer flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for. Lawrence hajna 609 9841795 bob considine 609 2922994 caryn shinske 609 9841795. The division of fish and wildlife encourages anglers to follow these techniques. The new regulations include a threefish possession limit, a 19inch size limit, and an open season from may 17 through september 21. The recreational summer flounder open season is may 22 to sept.
Season 2 directed summer flounder trip limits will be modified effective sunday, march 1, 2020 february 26, 2020 pdf, 150kb summer flounder unloading email notification requirement december 10, 2018 pdf, 240kb. Minimum size, 3 fish daily bag limit for all marine waters there are special regulations for location specific areas in the state such as delaware bay and tributaries and island beach state park. Fish all waters within 20 miles of the new jersey coast. Preparing for fluke season kastking mega 8 braid for my. Nj fishing reports fish stix belmar fishing charters.