New NJ Covid 19 Fishing Rules

[Gerry Zagorski]

This is the latest from NJ Division of Fish and Game

April 3, 2020
Consistent with Governor Murphy's orders that all New Jerseyans practice social distancing in order to limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), anglers must fish alone or with immediate family members and cannot fish in groups of any size (no matter how small), either on land or by boat. A minimum six-foot social distance between anglers must be maintained at all times. To disperse the fish and to help maintain social distancing among anglers, trout were released early and the NJ Fish and Game Council opened trout stocked waters for catch and release only for trout, from April 1 through April 10. Season, size, and creel limits for all other species apply, as well as any gear restrictions.

Anglers MUST NOT congregate in parking areas, boat ramps or at popular fishing locations. Conservation Police Officers, New Jersey State Park Police, and DEP staff are actively monitoring our parks and natural areas to ensure that individuals enjoying our natural resources are maintaining social distance. Any groups encountered will be instructed to disperse to maintain social distance, and if they do not comply, tickets will be issued by law enforcement.

[FASTEDDIE29]

We all need to comply to this set of rules to stay safe and healthy. The sooner we all comply the better. I know some nurses that are going through absolute hell right now. I also have a few people in my circle that are suffering from this virus. It’s NOT GOOD! Thanks for posting Cap’n Gerry!!!

[jmurr711]

sucks but what we gotta do only person I've had close to me while fishing was dev & we live together so it's allowed. when Dopey Directa comes out he has to stay 12ft away & we been enforcing that before covid. also Gerry I knew u were the good zagorskhack that naughty brother if yours is going to give the family a bad name!

[wyldbillnj]

Saw this coming a mile away.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by jmurr711

sucks but what we gotta do only person I've had close to me while fishing was dev & we live together so it's allowed. when Dopey Directa comes out he has to stay 12ft away & we been enforcing that before covid. also Gerry I knew u were the good zagorskhack that naughty brother if yours is going to give the family a bad name!

We each have our own crosses to bear Murr The boy can fish though

[bigfishy]

Originally Posted by wyldbillnj

Saw this coming a mile away.

Ur not kidding....it will be taken away in no time....other states have had " no recreational fishing" in place for weeks now .....were kinda lucky it's gone this long

[Skolmann]

NY closed all marinas and ramps, how long before NJ does same.

[frugalfisherman]

Maybe we can start another war in the Middle East. That usually helps when we have a problem here.

[Capt Sal]

Originally Posted by frugalfisherman

Maybe we can start another war in the Middle East. That usually helps when we have a problem here.

Really ????

[Merle31483]

What about the state parks with trout stocked waters since all parks are closed in NJ does anyone know if the access to the lakes or ponds that are stocked with trout closed as well?