No limit!

[AndyS]

In New Jersey, failing to register with the state's saltwater registry can result in fines. For a first offense, the penalty is $25, and for subsequent offenses, the fine increases to $50. For-hire vessels face a $100 fine for the first offense and $200 for each additional offense, according to The Fisherman. The registry is required for all anglers fishing in New Jersey's marine waters.

Here's a breakdown:
First Offense: $25 fine.
Subsequent Offenses: $50 fine.
For-Hire Vessels: $100 fine for first offense, $200 for each additional offense.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by AndyS

In New Jersey, failing to register with the state's saltwater registry can result in fines. For a first offense, the penalty is $25, and for subsequent offenses, the fine increases to $50. For-hire vessels face a $100 fine for the first offense and $200 for each additional offense, according to The Fisherman. The registry is required for all anglers fishing in New Jersey's marine waters.

Here's a breakdown:
First Offense: $25 fine.
Subsequent Offenses: $50 fine.
For-Hire Vessels: $100 fine for first offense, $200 for each additional offense.

What exactly are you giving up by NOT just signing up in compliance with this?
And sick of hearing about it. Just do it or not but stop complaining about it. If you are worried about your information getting out than get off all social media! Dont worry AI will find you anyway. Way more important things to concern yourself with!

[AndyS]

Originally Posted by dales529

What exactly are you giving up by NOT just signing up in compliance with this?
And sick of hearing about it. Just do it or not but stop complaining about it. If you are worried about your information getting out than get off all social media! Dont worry AI will find you anyway. Way more important things to concern yourself with!

I want a saltwater license.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by AndyS

I want a saltwater license.

That makes one of us and most others like me will pass.

[Shamrock219]

It wouldn't surprise me if it was the Captain or mate who made the CO aware of the situation. I have witnessed that in the past.

[AndyS]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

That makes one of us and most others like me will pass.

Why do 20 other states have a saltwater license and only 2 have a saltwater registry ??? The results with the registry so far has been lower limits and shorter seasons and to everyone this is "a good thing to have" It's time for a change, just like you said.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Why do 20 other states have a saltwater license and only 2 have a saltwater registry ??? The results with the registry so far has been lower limits and shorter seasons and to everyone this is "a good thing to have" It's time for a change, just like you said.

That is like most things out there today simply NOT true. The Salt Water Registry has has NOTHING to do with lower limits and shorter seasons. And the "other states " you mention with a SWL do NOT have better regulations or longer seasons on the species that are native to NJ. The main issue as stated for years here is NJ does NOT yet have an avenue to process SWL fees like FW so as you always say follow that money and the NJ SWL fees would disappear into oblivion with zero dollars going to Rec SW fish. Again getting sick and tired of posting about the differences here in NJ.

[bigfish1011]

Was on a headboat lately that shall remain nameless.. I confirmed sea bass limit with mate, and reply was “yeah we don’t care”. Every seabass went into a cooler.

On top of that, guy next to me purchased seabass from the MATES. Was told mates do this because not enough in tips

This is not unique to this boat/ seen it plenty of times elsewhere

[AndyS]

Originally Posted by dales529

That is like most things out there today simply NOT true. The Salt Water Registry has has NOTHING to do with lower limits and shorter seasons. And the "other states " you mention with a SWL do NOT have better regulations or longer seasons on the species that are native to NJ. The main issue as stated for years here is NJ does NOT yet have an avenue to process SWL fees like FW so as you always say follow that money and the NJ SWL fees would disappear into oblivion with zero dollars going to Rec SW fish. Again getting sick and tired of posting about the differences here in NJ.

So why do we bother with a Saltwater Registry, the whole thing seems useless and good for nothing. Poaching is rampant, but make sure to sign up, what a joke.

[Capt. Debbie]

Originally Posted by dales529

That is like most things out there today simply NOT true. The Salt Water Registry has has NOTHING to do with lower limits and shorter seasons. And the "other states " you mention with a SWL do NOT have better regulations or longer seasons on the species that are native to NJ. The main issue as stated for years here is NJ does NOT yet have an avenue to process SWL fees like FW so as you always say follow that money and the NJ SWL fees would disappear into oblivion with zero dollars going to Rec SW fish. Again getting sick and tired of posting about the differences here in NJ.

Spot on!