New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program
ATTENTION: Recreational Saltwater Anglers
Register because you make a difference! FREE. EASY. REQUIRED.
The saltwater registry acts as a current contact list for mail and telephone surveys. Participation in the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program (NJSRRP) is vital in achieving accurate recreational fishing estimates, helping to ensure healthy fisheries for future generations.
Do your part to help maintain sustainable fisheries and join the thousands of other anglers who have already registered with the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program.
In 2022, the NJSRRP had 138,607 individual registrants, with just over 68% (94,662) being NJ residents. Individuals registered from all 50 US states, 2 US territories and 42 other countries. The pie chart shows the 15 states with the greatest number of participants (totaling 135,198 individuals) in the NJSRRP.
* Anglers are reminded that registrations expire at the end of each calendar year and must be renewed annually. For more information on the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program and to register, visit saltwaterregistry.nj.gov.
New Jersey: Stock Status & Management Updates |
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Species |
Status |
Recent/Next Action |
American Lobster |
SNE stock depleted; Not overfishing |
Peer review assessment 2025 |
American Shad |
Depleted coastwide; Overfishing status unknown |
Peer review assessment 2020 |
Atlantic Croaker |
Overfished and overfishing status unknown |
Peer review assessment 2024 |
Atlantic Striped Bass |
Overfished; Not overfishing |
Update stock assessment 2024 |
Black Drum |
Not overfished; Not overfishing |
Peer review assessment 2022 |
Black Sea Bass |
Not overfished; Not overfishing |
Research track assessment 2023 |
Bluefish |
Overfished; Not overfishing |
Management track assessment 2023 |
Coastal Sharks |
Varies by species |
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Cobia |
Not overfished; Not overfishing |
Research track assessment 2025 |
Horseshoe Crab |
Status unknown; Moratorium since 2008 |
Update stock assessment 2024 |
Scup |
Not overfished; Not overfishing |
Update stock assessment 2023 |
Spanish Mackerel |
Not overfished; Not overfishing |
Update stock assessment 2022 |
Spiny Dogfish |
Not overfished; Not overfishing |
Management track assessment 2023 |
Summer Flounder |
Not overfished; Not overfishing |
Management track assessment 2023 |
Tautog |
NJ-NY Bight stock overfished: Not overfishing |
Potential update stock assessment 2024 |
Weakfish |
Depleted; Not overfishing |
Potential update stock assessment 2025 |
Winter Flounder |
Not overfished; Not overfishing |
Update stock assessment 2022 |
For updates or more information, please visit asmfc.org. |
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