{"id":2499,"date":"2022-01-30T23:59:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T23:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=2499"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:27:07","slug":"freshwater-fishing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/digests\/freshwater-fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Freshwater Fishing Digest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The 2026 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing Digest<\/strong> is available on this website in PDF format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segments of the 2026 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing Digest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digest Advertising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NJDEP Fish & Wildlife incorporates advertising in each issue of the Fish & Wildlife Digest to defray publishing and printing costs. This responsible use of funding permits the agency to expand communication and outreach efforts with the sportsmen and women who enjoy our wildlife resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To advertise in upcoming issues of the Digest (freshwater fishing, marine, or hunting), contact Kalkomey<\/a> <\/i> at <\/i> 413-884-1001<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digest Segments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Preview<\/strong><\/td>Pages<\/strong><\/td>Contents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/a><\/td>Cover \u2013 Page 5<\/strong><\/a> <\/i><\/td>\u2022 Table of Contents
\u2022 License Information & Fees
\u2022 Assistant Commissioner\u2019s Message
\u2022 About the Digest
\u2022 Calendar of Events including Warm & Coolwater Fisheries Meeting, Trout Meeting, and Aquatic Invasive Species Meeting
\u2022 Councils and Committees
\u2022 Mission and Goals
\u2022 Operation Game Thief
\u2022 Law Enforcement Numbers<\/td><\/tr>
<\/a><\/td>Pages 6 \u2013 15<\/a><\/strong> <\/i><\/td>\u2022 Buddy License Updates for 2026
\u2022 General Regulation Changes
\u2022 Trout Regulation Changes
\u2022 Snapping Turtle Regulation Changes
\u2022 Fishing Education Programs
\u2022 License Information
\u2022 Summary of Fishing Regulations<\/td><\/tr>
<\/a><\/td>Pages 16 \u2013 21<\/strong><\/a> <\/i><\/td>\u2022 General Trout Fishing Information
\u2022 Spring Trout Stocked Waters with NO In-Season Closures
\u2022 Trout Fishing Regulations
\u2022 Brook Trout Conservation Zone
\u2022 NJ\u2019s Freshwater Fishing Explorer App<\/td><\/tr>
<\/a><\/td>Pages 22 \u2013 25<\/strong><\/a> <\/i><\/td>\u2022 Freshwater Fish Identification Images
\u2022 Size, Season and Creel Limits<\/td><\/tr>
<\/a><\/td>Pages 26 \u2013 31<\/strong><\/a> <\/i><\/td>\u2022 Delaware River Regulations
\u2022 Greenwood Lake Regulations
\u2022 New Jersey Musky School
\u2022 Baitfish Regulations
\u2022 Motor Boat Registration and Title Requirements
\u2022 Fishing License Boundary Lines
\u2022 Wildlife Management Areas
\u2022 State Police Marine Law Enforcement Stations
\u2022 Fish Consumption Advisories
\u2022 Accessible Fishing Sites<\/td><\/tr>
<\/a><\/td>Pages 32 \u2013 35<\/strong><\/a> <\/i><\/td>\u2022 Fishing Volunteers Needed
\u2022 Governor\u2019s Surf Fishing Tournament
\u2022 2026 Sportsmen\u2019s Jamboree featuring the Deer Classic
\u2022 New Jersey\u2019s Hooked on Fishing Program
\u2022 Trout in the Classroom (TIC)
\u2022 Hook A Winner Program
\u2022 Aquatic Invasive Species: Threatening NJ\u2019s Waterways<\/td><\/tr>
<\/a><\/td>Pages 36 \u2013 42<\/strong><\/a> <\/i><\/td>\u2022 New Jersey\u2019s Stocking Programs
\u2022 Trout Stocking Schedule & Hotline
\u2022 Spring 2026 Trout Stocking Schedule
\u2022 Warmwater Fish Stocking List
\u2022 Fish Stocking Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts
\u2022 New Jersey\u2019s Free Freshwater Fishing Days – June 6 & Sept 26
\u2022 New Anglers Checklist
\u2022 Skillful Angler Program
\u2022 State Record Freshwater Sport Fish
\u2022 Telephone Directory<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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