Brigantine saltwater fishing is awesome. Check out the 2025 NJ Recreational SALT WATER fishing regulations.
Size Limits, Possession Limits and Seasons.
| Flounder, Summer (Fluke) | May 4 – Sept 25 | 18″ | 3 per person |
| Striped Bass. Ocean (0-3 miles) | Year Round | 28″ – less than 31″ | 1 per person |
| Bluefish (Snapper) | Year Round | None | 3 per person 5 per person from charter vessel |
| Weakfish | Year Round | 13″ | 1 per person |
| Black Drum | Year Round | 16″ | 3 per person |
| Black Sea Bass | May 17 – June 19 | 12.5″ | 10 per person |
| Black Sea Bass | July 1 – Aug 31 | 12.5″ | 1 per person |
| Black Sea Bass | Oct 1 – Oct 31 | 12.5″ | 10 per person |
| Black Sea Bass | Nov 1 – Dec 31 | 12.5″ | 15 per person |
| Blackfish (Tautog) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 | 15″ | 4 per person |
| Blackfish (Tautog) | Aug 1 – Nov 15 | 15″ | 1 per person |
DON’T FORGET: Register before fishing! It’s free, easy, and required.
NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program
The 2025 Riptide Spring Derby is underway.
Remember that you MUST have a 2025 Brigantine 4×4 permit before you can purchase the Riptide Derby permit.
The Riptide Bait and Tackle shop is now open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Keep On Fishin’.
Capt Andy
Riptide Bait and Tackle
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