Striped Bass (includes Hybrid Striped Bass)
The possession limit for striped bass/hybrid striped bass is two fish with a
minimum size limit of 28 inches for each fish. Anglers participating in the
Striped Bass Bonus Program may possess an additional striped bass at least28 inches in length. It is illegal to take, catch or kill any striped bass from or in any marinewaters of this state, by means of a net of any description, or by any methodsother than angling with a hook and line or by spear fishing. It is illegal to possess any striped bass which is less than the legal minimumsize of 28 inches. A person shall not fillet, or remove the head or tail, or parts thereof, of any striped bass at sea. Harvest and possession of striped bass from federal waters (outside threemiles) is prohibited. Sale of striped bass in New Jersey is prohibited.
Striped Bass Closed Seasons
No person may take, attempt to take, or have in possession any striped bass
from the following closed waters:
Jan. 1–Feb. 28:
All waters closed except the Atlantic Ocean from zero to
three miles offshore. All inlets and bays are delineated from ocean waters
by a Colregs Demarcation line.
April 1–May 31:
Delaware River and Bay and their tributaries closed from
the upstream side of the Calhoun St. bridge downstream to and including
the Salem River and its tributaries.
Note:
Non-offset circle hooks are required to reduce striped bass bycatch
mortality while fishing with natural bait during the striped bass springtime
spawning area closure within the Delaware River and its tributaries. This
restriction does not apply to hook sizes smaller than size 2. >
