The 2017 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing Digest is available on this website in PDF format only.

Print versions were available at Division offices and at license agents. Out-of-state residents could request a print copy by e-mailing njfishandwildlife@dep.nj.gov.

Past Issues

Complete 2017 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST (pdf, 6.6mb)

DIGEST SEGMENTS

Cover - Page 7 - Contains: Cover; Table of Contents; Fishing Hotlines; Saltwater Angler Registry Information; Calendar of Events; Law Enforcement Numbers; Councils and Committees; Mission and Goals; Director's Message; About the Digest; E-mail Lists; Free Fishing Days; Fishing Buddy License; Freshwater Fisheries Forums and Trout Meeting; WILD Outdoor Expo; and advertisements. (pdf, 1.2mb)

Pages 8 - 15 - Contains: Restoring Free-flowing Rivers (article); Fish and Wildlife's 125th Anniversary; The Truth About Hooks & Lures (article); and advertisements. (pdf, 2.4mb)

Pages 16 - 23 - Contains: License Information; Disabled Veterans License Information; Summary of General Fishing Regulations; Water Supply Reservoir Permits; General Trout Fishing Information, Regulations and Spring Stocked Waters; Opening Days, 2017-2020; Hook-A-Winner Program;Proper Handling & Releasing Techniques; and advertisements. (pdf, 465kb)

Pages 24 - 34 - Contains: Freshwater Fish ID Illustrations; Fishing Regulations - Size, Season and Creel Limits; Delaware River and Greenwood Lake Regulations;Baitfish, Turtle and Frog Regulations; Motor Boat and Jet Ski Regulations; Fishing License Lines - Where License is Required; WMA Regulations; Accessible Fishing Sites Information; Create Your Own WMA Map; State Police Marine Law Stations; Free Fishing Days; Pequest Open House and Flea Market; Trout In the Classroom; Teen Anglers Youth Day; Display Your License; Become a Hunter Education Instructor; and advertisement. (pdf, 1.0mb)

Pages 35 - 39 - Contains: Success Through Simplicity (article); DEP Action Line; Operation Game Thief; Fish Smart, Eat Smart - Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in NJ Waters; Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament; Sedge Island Field Experience Programs — Summer 2017; New Jersey's Stocking Programs (Warmwater and Trout); Fall and Winter Trout Stocking Schedules; and advertisement. (pdf, 610kb)

Pages 40 - 46 - Contains: Skillful Angler and Record Freshwater Fish Programs; Volunteers Needed for Fishing Education; Register for Hunter Education; DEP Publications of Special Interest to Anglers; Protect NJ's Waters: Aquatic Invasive Species; Angler's Showplace (advertising section); Telephone Directory; Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs; and advertisements. (pdf, 1.6mb)

Digest Advertising
The Division of Fish and Wildlife incorporates advertising in each issue of the Digest to defray publishing and printing costs. This responsible use of funding permits the Division to expand communication and outreach efforts with the sportsmen and women who enjoy our wildlife resources.

To advertise in upcoming issues of the Digest (freshwater fishing, marine and/or hunting), contact J.F.Girffin Publishing at 413-884-1001.

Past Issues
Past issues are provided for archival, research and informational purposes only.