Before you cast that line into these Brigantine waters, make sure to register for the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry.
It’s free and easy to do. The registry is like a universal phone book – or registry – of all current saltwater anglers in the US. The registry was developed to gain more accurate and timely information on recreational fisheries. New Jersey does not have a saltwater license.
Registration is free and is available online here: NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry
All Marine Fisheries Rules and Regulations must be followed at all times.
The purpose of the registry is to help fishermen and policy makers work together to better account for the contributions and impacts of saltwater anglers on ocean ecosystems and coastal economies, and to provide the most accurate information possible that can be used to determine the health of fish stocks. Reliable, trusted info will help anglers, fisheries managers and other stakeholders to effectively and fairly set the rules that will ensure the long-term sustainability of recreational fishing. For more information, visit www.CountMyFish.noaa.gov.
For more information on the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
Who Needs to Register for the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry?
NOTE: Anglers with a valid registration with the National Saltwater Angler Registry or have a valid license from another exempted state are required to register (for free) with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. Registration with NJ will exempt you from having to register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry.
Individual saltwater anglers ages 16 and older MUST register if ANY of the following criteria are met:
- Recreationally fish with a hand line or rod and line, spearfish or fish by hand
- Recreationally fish in the marine and fresh tidal waters of the State of New Jersey
- Recreationally fish in marine waters outside the State of New Jersey but land the catch in New Jersey
Individual saltwater anglers are EXEMPT from registering if either of the following apply:
- Under the age of 16
- Solely fish on for-hire (party and charter) vessels that are registered with the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program
Registration is free and is available online here: NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry
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