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Saltwater Registry Information

December 7, 2009

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
  • Have a saltwater license from any of the following states:
    Alabama
    California
    Connecticut
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Louisiana
    Mississippi
    New York
    North Carolina
    Oregon
    South Carolina
    Texas
    Washington
Online and telephone registration will begin January 1, 2010. Register online at www.CountMyFish.noaa.gov or call toll free 1-888-MRIP-411 (1-888-674-7411). Registration is free in 2010.

Please visit www.CountMyFish.noaa.gov for additional information, including Frequently Asked Questions about the National Saltwater Angler Registry Program and the new Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP)."

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Last Updated: December 21, 2009