Fishing Tournament

Name: eRegulations
Price range: $

David Koenigstein of Toms River holding the trophy he received after winning the 2023 Governor’s Cup with a 37 1/8 — David Koenigstein of Toms River won the 2023 Governor’s Cup with a 37 1/8" Striped Bass! Photo by Jonathan Carlucci/NJDEP Fish & Wildlife.

Mark your calendar for the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament!

May 19, 2024

Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ

Come celebrate the 33rd year of the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament! Enjoy a great day of surf fishing with family and friends.

The individual who catches the overall largest fish wins the "Governor's Award" and will have their name engraved on the Governor's Cup, which is permanently displayed at Island Beach State Park. Prizes are awarded to winners in a variety of age group and fish species categories.

All funds raised by the tournament go toward improving beach access, surf fishing instruction programs and equipment plus marine education and restoration projects.

The tournament is sponsored by NJDEP’s Fish & Wildlife and State Park Service, New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Jersey Coast Anglers Association and New Jersey Beach Buggy Association.

Thank you to the 2023 Donors: Charlie's Bait 'n' Tackle, Grumpy's Tackle, Reel Seat, and Celebrity Ford.

For more information visit: dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/marine/governors-surf-fishing-tournament/ or email [email protected]