Online Map Services
NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Office of Fish and Wildlife Information Systems develops and maintains geographic information systems (GIS) data, produces web mapping applications and provides GIS/IT assistance to support fish and wildlife management throughout New Jersey. Below is a listing of the online interactive mapping tools that allow access to spatial information, and in some cases, the ability to submit data or observations directly to NJDEP Fish & Wildlife.
Saltwater Fishing Explorer Application
For interactive maps and detailed information on artificial reef sites and other saltwater fishing opportunities in New Jersey, visit the NJ Fish & Wildlife saltwater fishing page.
Artificial Reef Deployments Application
Allows users to identify artificial reefs and individual deployments present on reef sites providing excellent fishing and diving opportunities. This application includes nearly 4,000 publicly accessible artificial reef deployments ranging from ships, barges and military vehicles to concrete habitats and dredge rock. These deployments provide areas for the public to engage in reef fishing and diving. Information includes type of deployment, the material it was made from, who sponsored the deployment, the date it was deployed, along with the location and volume of the deployment.
For details on reef site deployments, visit the NJ Fish & Wildlife reef deployments page.
Reef Deployment Feedback Form
Allows users to submit single or multiple corrections to deployments. Each advised correction will be reviewed by staff and included in the next revision.
To share your input on reef sites, complete the Reef Deployment Feedback Form on the NJ Fish & Wildlife website.Saltwater Fishing Opportunities Application
Provides the public with key information of areas to fish throughout New Jersey for saltwater species like striped bass, bluefish, and summer flounder. Includes both ocean prime fishing grounds and shore-based fishing access sites.
For top fishing spots and seasonal highlights, visit the NJ Fish & Wildlife prime saltwater fishing page.
HUNTERS and ANGLERS: Know Before You Go!
Two separate fish and wildlife convictions for violating any New Jersey saltwater, freshwater, trapping or hunting law within a five-year period will cause you to lose your hunting and fishing privileges for two to five-years! This means convictions for taking under-sized striped bass or over limit striped bass in marine waters can prevent you from hunting!
Wildlife management area violations such as possession of alcohol, swimming, ATV use and illegal dumping also fall under fish and wildlife offenses and can result in license revocation.
Don’t take a chance on losing your license because you heard the wrong information! If you have any questions regarding hunting or fishing regulations, please call your regional Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement office before going in the field.
The overwhelming majority of New Jersey hunters, trappers and anglers are ethical, law-abiding citizens with a low tolerance for those not willing to follow the laws. If you see a violation occurring, report it immediately by calling 1-(877)WARN-DEP.
