{"id":3855,"date":"2022-03-15T21:24:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T21:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=3855"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:33:55","slug":"marine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/digests\/marine\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Marine Digest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>2025 New Jersey Marine Digest<\/strong>&nbsp;is available on this website in PDF format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#segments\">Segments of the 2025 New Jersey Marine Digest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Publisher&#8217;s Online 2025 New Jersey Marine Digest (available soon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Articles and recipes from past digests are available <\/strong>at the <a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/digests\/marine\/archive\/\">New Jersey Marine Digest Archive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that the Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST is published in May and the regulations contained in it are accurate at the time of publication.<\/strong>&nbsp;However, regulations may change after publication. For the latest and most up-to-date information on current or pending salt water regulations, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/fishing\/marine\/seasons-and-regulations\/\">Regulations page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribers to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/education\/email-lists\/\">Marine Fisheries and Shellfish E-mail Lists<\/a>&nbsp;will receive notification of any rule and regulations changes or proposed changes. <a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/about\/bureau-of-marine-fisheries\/\">Bureau of Marine Fisheries<\/a>&nbsp;staff can be contacted at <i class=\"fa-solid fa-phone\" title=\"Phone Number\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:609-748-2021\"><strong>609-748-2020<\/strong><\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Pages:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025-nj-marine-recreational-regulations-card.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 NJ Marine Recreational Regulations Card<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf text-danger\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/attention-anglers-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Marine Recreational Fishing Regulations &#8220;ATTENTION ANGLERS&#8221; Summary Sheet<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf text-danger\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/attention-anglers-2025-spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 &#8220;ATTENTION ANGLERS&#8221; Summary Sheet &#8211; Spanish<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf text-danger\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/attention-anglers-2025-chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 &#8220;ATTENTION ANGLERS&#8221; Summary Sheet &#8211; Chinese<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf text-danger\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/attention-anglers-2025-vietnamese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 &#8220;ATTENTION ANGLERS&#8221; Summary Sheet &#8211; Vietnamese<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf text-danger\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/recreational-seasons-summary-chart-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Marine Recreational Seasons Summary Chart<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf text-danger\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026-commercial-regulations-summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Commercial Marine Fishing Regulations<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf text-danger\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digest Advertising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NJDEP Fish &amp; Wildlife incorporates advertising in each issue of the Fish &amp; 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<p>To advertise in upcoming issues of the Digest (freshwater fishing, marine, or hunting), contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalkomey.com\/\">Kalkomey<\/a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<i class=\"fa-solid fa-phone\" title=\"Phone Number\"><\/i> <strong><a href=\"tel:413-884-1001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">413-884-1001<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"segments\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digest Segments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pages<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/digest-marine-2025-segment-00-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cover \u2013 Page 5<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/td><td>\u2022 Table of Contents<br>\u2022 Assistant Commissioner\u2019s Message<br>\u2022 Governor\u2019s Fish Surfing Tournament<br>\u2022 Striped Bass Bonus Program<br>\u2022 Using Circle Hooks for Striped Bass<br>\u2022 Tips for Releasing Fish Unharmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/digest-marine-2025-segment-06-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pages 6 \u2013 13<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/td><td>\u2022 Coastal Habitats of New Jersey<br>\u2022 Species Profiles<br>\u2022 Shell Recycling Program Expansion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/digest-marine-2025-segment-14-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pages 14 \u2013 19<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/td><td>\u2022 Marine Regulations &#8211; Finfish<br>\u2022 Marine Species Identification<br>\u2022 Finfish &amp; Shark State Season, Size, and Possession Limits<br>\u2022 Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/digest-marine-2025-segment-20-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pages 20 \u2013 24<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/td><td>\u2022 Crustaceans &amp; Mollusks State Season, Size, and Possession Limits<br>\u2022 Crustaceans &amp; Mollusks Regulations<br>\u2022 Crab Pot and Shellfish License Information<br>\u2022 NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program (NJSRRP)<br>\u2022 Child Support Certification Requirement<br>\u2022 Recreational Survey Information<br>\u2022 Vibrio: What You Should Know<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/digest-marine-2025-segment-25-32.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pages 25 \u2013 32<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/td><td>\u2022 Interactive Map Tools<br>\u2022 Skillful Angler Program<br>\u2022 State Record Marine Fish and Spearfishing Categories<br>\u2022 Health Advisory<br>\u2022 Gills to Grills<br>\u2022 Agency Directory<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/digest-marine-2025-complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/digest-marine-2025-cover-780x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/digest-marine-2025-cover-780x1024.png 780w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/digest-marine-2025-cover-229x300.png 229w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/digest-marine-2025-cover-768x1008.png 768w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/digest-marine-2025-cover-1170x1536.png 1170w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/digest-marine-2025-cover-1560x2048.png 1560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Marine Digest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/digest-marine-2025-complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <button style=\"min-width: 233px;padding: 17px 25px;border: none;border-radius: 33px;background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #217246, #0d6c90);color: #ffffff\">\n   DOWNLOAD\n  <\/button>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issues The&nbsp;2025 New Jersey Marine Digest&nbsp;is available on this website in PDF format. 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