Brigantine residents want their north end beaches back. Hundreds were out in force to question representatives of the DEP & State of NJ on Tuesday night, at North School. Residents are not happy about the State effectively locking down most of these fishing friendly, north-end beaches. Why the State take-over? […]
DEP Dog & Pony Show. Brigantine Angry at Northend Beach Take-over Read More »
The State of New Jersey has officially taken over the Brigantine North End beaches. A public meeting will be held Feb. 27, 6p at the North School in Brigantine. Substantial new rules and regulations are now being enforced in that area. Fishermen and those who enjoy the less crowded beaches north
North End of Brigantine Beaches Under Strict Control of State Read More »
Why punish recreational fishermen and harm local tourism with un-needed rules and fishing regulations? Ridiculous precautionary measures are killing recreational fishing & tourism. The Jersey Shore is getting economically strangled. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) met in Annapolis from December 11-14. The
2018 Summer Flounder Regulations. Reforming Magnuson-Stevens Act of 1976. Read More »
Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) effectively voted in favor of a 29% cut in the summer flounder quota for both the commercial and recreational sector starting in 2016. A new ‘phased in’ reduction of harvest approved by the Council in 17 to 3 vote will reduce the recreational fishing
‘The bay is loaded’, says Capt. Joe Fumo of the Fish Finder party boat in Brigantine. Schools of bait are everywhere along with piles of spearing. Snapping blues are now turning into cocktail blues. Schools of butter-fish are feeding on schools of silver dollar jelly fish. Mullet are starting to run around
Brigantine Back Bay Loaded says FishFinder’s Captain Fumo Read More »
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
Fishing in Brigantine? Remember to Register. It’s Free & Easy. Read More »
Info on New Jersey Summer Flounder or “Fluke” has been announced for the 2014 season. Summer Flounder Season: May 23-September 27. Limit of 5 Fish. Minimum of 18 inches. Anything smaller, ya gotta throw back. At yesterday’s meeting of the NJMFC the following was voted on and also approved: Sea Bass
Brigantine and other New Jersey fishermen are not happy about the lower number of fluke they can keep this year. The Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission was recently forced to soothe angry New York anglers who complained about their strict fluke regulations. In 2013, NY had a 19-inch minimum size
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife has something called: The Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP). According to their website, it’s been an integral part of New Jersey’s striped bass management since 1990. It allows the harvest of an additional striped bass for New Jersey recreational anglers. NJ Fish
The Fish Finder is now running out front. Capt. Joe Fumo reported that on Tuesday, they ran to the Great Egg Reef. Anglers had a ball reeling in up to 20 flounder each. They had quite a bit of shorts, but managed to take home half a dozen. Spearing and
2013 Surf Fishing for Striper Tournament March 15 to May 25, 2013 Brigantine Beach OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Entry must be purchased 24 hrs prior to entering a fish. 2. Stripers only minimum size 28″. 3. Fish must be caught between March 15 and May 25, 2013 off Brigantine Beaches or Jetties. (No Boat Fishing)
