After much anticipation and discussion over the winter, the summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus) season opened today in New Jersey waters. As recently as April 3, 2104, the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council was still altering regulations for summer flounder fishing. The Council imposed the following regulations for recreational summer flounder fishing during their April 3 […]
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has adjusted two regulations for recreational saltwater fishing just weeks ahead of the summer seasons. The DEC has altered Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass regulations: Summer flounder (fluke) – Open season May 17 through September 21; size limit 18 inches TL; possession limit five (5) fish. […]
Black Sea Bass, fish, Fishing, Fluke, New York, Summer Flounder
Much to the approval of New York anglers and to the dismay of New Jersey anglers, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission today approved Addendum XXV for 2014 Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass Recreational Fisheries. The vote passed with a 7-4 vote. Basically, what this rule does is allow New York anglers to keep […]
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We’re big fans of Captain Al Ristori’s fishing books, and we try to keep up with his NJ.com fishing reports and columns throughout the year. So, when Captain Ristori posted his views about Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Draft Addendum XXV to the Summer Flounder Management Plan, we knew right away that this was a […]
We’re hearing good things from along the New Jersey shore, both inshore and offshore. Inshore, fluke (Paralichthys dentatus) are still holding well. Though most of them are shorts, there are enough keepers mixed in to keep anglers interested. Saltwater Nation anglers have also been getting consistent catches of bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) out to five miles. […]
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Rhode Island’s Black Sea Bass Season opened last week, and Saltwater Nation anglers are letting us know that the bite is on. Remember, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has adjusted the regulations for black sea bass this year. The summer season will remain open until August 31, 2013, but keep in mind that […]
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