The 2022 New Jersey Marine Digest is available on this website in PDF format. It will also be available on the publisher's website in an interactive format soon. View it on J.F. Griffin Media's site now:

Publisher's 2022 New Jersey Marine Digest

Print versions will be available at coastal sport shops and license agents in May. Out-of-state residents can request a print copy by e-mailing NJDFWLicenses@dep.nj.gov.

Please note that the Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST is published in May and the regulations contained in it are accurate at the time of publication. However, regulations may change after publication. For the latest and most up-to-date information on current or pending saltwater regulations, visit the Regulations page.

Subscribers to the Marine Fisheries and Shellfish E-mail Lists receive notification of any rule and regulations changes or proposed changes. Readers can also call the 24/7 Marine Fisheries "listen-only" regulations line for current regulations at 609-292-2083. Bureau of Marine Fisheries staff can be contacted at 609-748-2021 for further information.

Past issues of the Marine DIGEST are linked below.

Complete 2022 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST (pdf, 6.81mb)

DIGEST SEGMENTS

Cover - 5 (pdf, 2.1mb)

• Table of Contents
• Assistant Commissioner's Message
• Governor's Fish Surfing Tournament

Pages 6 - 9 (pdf, 53kb)

• The Big 5: Popular Species
• An Agency’s Commitment to Recreational Fisheries

Pages 14 - 17 (pdf, 765kb)

• Marine Regulations - Finfish

Pages 18 - 19 (pdf, 765kb)

• Marine Species Identification

Pages 20 - 24 (pdf, 765kb)

• Marine Regulations - Mollusks & Crustaceans
• State Seasons, State Seasons, Minimum Size and Possession Limits Chart
• Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations
• Shellfish and Non-Commercial Crab Pot License Information

Pages 25 - 34 (pdf, 765kb)

• Marine Regulations - Mollusks & Crustaceans
• State Seasons, State Seasons, Minimum Size and Possession Limits Chart
• Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations
• Shellfish and Non-Commercial Crab Pot License Information

Related Pages:
2021 Marine Recreational Fishing Regulations "ATTENTION ANGLERS" Summary Sheet (pdf, 585kb)
2021 Marine Recreational Seasons Summary Chart (pdf, 155kb)
2021 Commercial Marine Fishing Regulations (pdf, 330kb)
2021 Commercial Marine Fishing Regulations (pdf, 330kb) - Updated March 22, 2021

Digest Advertising
The Division of Fish and Wildlife incorporates advertising in each issue of the New Jersey Fish and Wildlife 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 or hunting), contact J.F.Girffin Publishing at 413-884-1001 ext. 2.

Past Issues
2021 Marine DIGEST
2020 Marine DIGEST
2019 Marine DIGEST
2018 Marine DIGEST
2017 Marine DIGEST
2016 Marine DIGEST
2015 Marine DIGEST
2014 Marine DIGEST
2013 Marine DIGEST
2012 Marine DIGEST
2011 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2010 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2009 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2008 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2007 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2006 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2005 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2004 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2003 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2002 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2001 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2000 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST