Salt Water Fishing Registration and Licensing Information

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds saltwater anglers that the federal government's National Saltwater Angler Registry Program requires most New Jersey saltwater anglers to register prior to fishing in 2010.

You must register if you...

Fish for or catch anadromous species (striped bass, shad, river herring) in state tidal waters
Fish in Federal waters (more than 3 miles from shore)

You do not have to register if you...

Are under 16 years of age
Only fish on federally licensed party or charter boats
Hold a Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit
Are already registered through an exempted state

Register online at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov  or call toll free 888-674-7411

Registration is free in 2010.

The National Saltwater Angler Registry Program has sparked keen interest from coast to coast within the marine fisheries community. The Registry is slated to take effect on January 1, 2010 and New Jersey saltwater anglers should be concerned about its implications for them and the management of the state’s marine resource. Below is some further infomation and the registration link. You can not register until January 1, 2010 according to the web site.....FFF

NJFGW Director Dave Chanda's Message

Director's Message, May 2009 regarding The National Saltwater Registry

National Recreational Information Program


National Saltwater Angler Registry


State Licensing
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