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Reporting of all harvested bonus fish is mandatory.
Effective September 1, 2017, the SBBP regulations are as follows:
Bonus harvest reporting is mandatory and must be reported within 24 hours of harvest via online or by calling 609-748-2074. New Jersey recreational striped bass regulations in all state waters are as follows:
REGULATIONS New Jersey recreational striped bass regulations are as follows in all state waters:
With a bonus permit, anglers can keep one fish 24 inches to less than 28 inches from September 1 to December 31, 2017. Reporting bonus harvest within 24 hours is mandatory. Please note the order of fish harvested does not matter (Bonus fish can be the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd fish). Visit the Marine section of the Regulations page to check current Federal and State possession and season regulations for striped bass fishing in your area. SBBP participants can receive immediate notification of regulation updates, emergency closures, special notices, etc., by subscribing to the free NJ Marine Fishing E-mail List. For details, visit the E-mail List Subscription page.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
INDIVIDUALS
If you require additional information concerning this program or any other striped bass issue, please contact the Division's Nacote Creek office at 609-748-2020 or sbbp@dep.nj.gov. Harvest Reporting The SBBP Permit must be securely attached to fish through the mouth and gill immediately upon capture and prior to transportation. Harvest reporting is mandatory within 24 hours of harvest and must be reported online or by leaving a message at 609-748-2074. Required reporting information includes name, permit #, phone number, date of harvest, and fish length. After the Division receives an initial harvest report, each participant may be issued an additional permit up to the discretion of the Division.
Detailed information on procedures for reporting are below and will be provided with each Bonus Permit issued.
Complete the daily log and mail or submit online by January 15, 2018 even if you did not fish. Detailed information on procedures for completing and submitting fishing logs will be provided with each Bonus Permit issued.
SBBP Reporting Instructions (pdf, 45kb)
If you require additional information concerning this program or any other striped bass issue, please contact the Division's Nacote Creek office at 609-748-2020 or sbbp@dep.nj.gov.
PARTY/CHARTER BOATS Applications are currently not being accepted for 2018. The Party/Charter Boat (PCBT) facet of the SBBP reopened on September 1, 2017. Data collected from this program has proved invaluable for managing striped bass. Qualified PCBTs will be issued a limited number of permits allowing customers to keep one Bonus Fish from 24" to less than 28". Only one permit may be issued to a customer per day. PCBTs will be required to submit mandatory daily logbooks of their striped bass catch and will also be required to provide mandatory weekly reports of striped bass bonus harvest to ensure the quota is not exceeded. Complete instructions are below and will be provided with permits.
If you require additional information concerning this program or any other striped bass issue, please contact the Division's Nacote Creek office at 609-748-2020 or sbbp@dep.nj.gov.
PLEASE NOTE Division of Fish and Wildlife staff are now responsible for conducting field interviews for the Access-Point Angler Intercept Survey (pdf, 600kb). As a participant of the Striped Bass Bonus Program, your cooperation with Division staff is expected and appreciated. Please be aware that Division staff may request a short interview upon arrival at the dock, ramp, or marina. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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