# New Jersey Fishing News **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/new-jersey-fishing-forum/new-jersey-fishing-news/214.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the New Jersey Fishing News category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-new-jersey-fishing-news-category/216)
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--- ## [$500K Mid-Atlantic Blue Water Tournament August 18-23 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/500k-mid-atlantic-blue-water-tournament-august-18-23/229298)
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It’s been nearly nine months since Superstorm Sandy made landfall on New Jersey and while the entire coastline was impacted by the storm, much of south Jersey, including Cape May, received only minor damage compared to c… --- ## [South Jersey Shark Tournament Postponed to Next Weekend ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/south-jersey-shark-tournament-postponed-to-next-weekend/229307)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/south-jersey-shark-tournament-postponed-to-next-weekend/229307 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
Tropical Storm Andrea, which is making its way up the East Coast, has caused the postponement of the 33rd Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament by a week. The footprint for what organizers say is the oldest and richest s… --- ## [N.J. Coast Guard Apprehends Drunken Boater, Then Saves Child](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/n-j-coast-guard-apprehends-drunken-boater-then-saves-child/229304)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/n-j-coast-guard-apprehends-drunken-boater-then-saves-child/229304 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
MANASQUAN INLET, N.J. - Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet boarding team members apprehended a drunken boater at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday before assisting a child who appeared to suffer a seizure on the side of the road… --- ## [New Jerseys Island Beach S.P. Reopens to Fishing, 4WDs ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jerseys-island-beach-s-p-reopens-to-fishing-4wds/229303)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jerseys-island-beach-s-p-reopens-to-fishing-4wds/229303 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
The Christie Administration announced today that Island Beach State Park, is now partially reopened for walking, sport fishing and four-wheel driving after cleanup from damages caused by Superstorm Sandy. Public access … --- ## [New Jersey Seeks Volunteers for Oyster Reef Restoration ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jersey-seeks-volunteers-for-oyster-reef-restoration/229297)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jersey-seeks-volunteers-for-oyster-reef-restoration/229297 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
Dear Friends, We are recruiting volunteers for upcoming Project PORTS oyster restoration activities. Project P.O.R.T.S. - Promoting Oyster Restoration Through Schools - is an education and community-based oyster restor… --- ## [Mid-Atlantic Fishery Council Meets June 10-13 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mid-atlantic-fishery-council-meets-june-10-13/229296)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mid-atlantic-fishery-council-meets-june-10-13/229296 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
The public is invited to attend the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s June 2013 meeting Double Tree by Hilton Tinton Falls-Eatontown 700 Hope Road Eatontown, NJ 07724 (732) 544-9300 For online access to the … --- ## [Restocking of Prospertown Lake Proceeding](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/restocking-of-prospertown-lake-proceeding/229301)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/restocking-of-prospertown-lake-proceeding/229301 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Prospertown Lake (Ocean County), located within the Prospertown Lake Wildlife Management Area, has recently received a variety of fish to restore it as a popular fishing location… --- ## [Bass Pro Shops Lead Retailer for Largest Retail Development in North America ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bass-pro-shops-lead-retailer-for-largest-retail-development-in-north-america/229308)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bass-pro-shops-lead-retailer-for-largest-retail-development-in-north-america/229308 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
Springfield, MOBass Pro Shops, America’s most popular outdoor retailer, will open a store at Luxury Point, one of the largest new mixed-use developments in the United States, in Sayreville, New Jersey. The new 200,000 sq… --- ## [Vote for Your Ultimate Fishing Town](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/229309)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/229309 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
Do you live in the Ultimate Fishing Town? Your community could win a $25,000 donation or one of eight regional prizes and be featured on WFN! Vote for Your Town Now Click Here --- ## [Lets Go Boating NJ Facebook Photo Contest ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lets-go-boating-nj-facebook-photo-contest/229299)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lets-go-boating-nj-facebook-photo-contest/229299 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
Manasquan, New Jersey - Go Boating NJ and the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey recently launched the ‘Let’s Go Boating’ photo contest. This new contest offers participants chances to win gift certificates from rec… --- ## [N.J. Summer Flounder Season Extension ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/n-j-summer-flounder-season-extension/229295)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/n-j-summer-flounder-season-extension/229295 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council) voted on Thursday night to extend the New Jersey summer flounder season by eight additional days in 2013. Originally scheduled to end on Monday, September 16th, the seaso… --- ## [Marine Trades of NJ Launches Go Boating Initiative ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/marine-trades-of-nj-launches-go-boating-initiative/229305)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/marine-trades-of-nj-launches-go-boating-initiative/229305 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
Manasquan, New Jersey - The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative, Go Boating NJ. The objective of this new campaign is to provide boaters throughout the r… --- ## [Future Fisherman Foundation and NJ F&W Announce Training Seminar ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/future-fisherman-foundation-and-nj-f-w-announce-training-seminar/229302)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/future-fisherman-foundation-and-nj-f-w-announce-training-seminar/229302 "2013-12-10T12:13:03Z")
PONCA CITY, OK. (1/15/13) - Cheesequake State Park at 300 Gordon Road in Matawan, N.J. is the location of the next Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs training seminar announced today by the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) a… --- ## [Restocking of Prospertown Lake Proceeding](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/restocking-of-prospertown-lake-proceeding/224838)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/restocking-of-prospertown-lake-proceeding/224838 "2013-07-29T11:10:24Z")
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Prospertown Lake (Ocean County), located within the Prospertown Lake Wildlife Management Area, has recently received a variety of fish to restore it as a popular fishing location… --- ## [N.J. Summer Flounder Season Extension ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/n-j-summer-flounder-season-extension/224278)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/n-j-summer-flounder-season-extension/224278 "2013-07-16T11:10:29Z")
The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council) voted on Thursday night to extend the New Jersey summer flounder season by eight additional days in 2013. Originally scheduled to end on Monday, September 16th, the seaso… --- ## [Lets Go Boating NJ Facebook Photo Contest ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lets-go-boating-nj-facebook-photo-contest/224279)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lets-go-boating-nj-facebook-photo-contest/224279 "2013-07-16T11:10:29Z")
Manasquan, New Jersey - Go Boating NJ and the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey recently launched the ‘Let’s Go Boating’ photo contest. This new contest offers participants chances to win gift certificates from rec… --- ## [Waypoint Hazards in NJ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/waypoint-hazards-in-nj/224144)
**Author:** [@waypointHazards](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/waypointHazards)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/waypoint-hazards-in-nj/224144 "2013-07-14T01:33:02Z")
Navigate Socially.. Alert other boater of water hazards caused by Hurricane Sandy. Track what gas docks are open and current prices of fuel. Follow us on --- ## [$500K Mid-Atlantic Blue Water Tournament August 18-23 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/500k-mid-atlantic-blue-water-tournament-august-18-23/223191)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/500k-mid-atlantic-blue-water-tournament-august-18-23/223191 "2013-06-19T11:10:41Z")
It’s been nearly nine months since Superstorm Sandy made landfall on New Jersey and while the entire coastline was impacted by the storm, much of south Jersey, including Cape May, received only minor damage compared to c… --- ## [South Jersey Shark Tournament Postponed to Next Weekend ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/south-jersey-shark-tournament-postponed-to-next-weekend/222740)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/south-jersey-shark-tournament-postponed-to-next-weekend/222740 "2013-06-11T11:10:32Z")
Tropical Storm Andrea, which is making its way up the East Coast, has caused the postponement of the 33rd Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament by a week. The footprint for what organizers say is the oldest and richest s… --- ## [Bass Pro Shops Lead Retailer for Largest Retail Development in North America ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bass-pro-shops-lead-retailer-for-largest-retail-development-in-north-america/222741)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bass-pro-shops-lead-retailer-for-largest-retail-development-in-north-america/222741 "2013-06-11T11:10:32Z")
Springfield, MOBass Pro Shops, America’s most popular outdoor retailer, will open a store at Luxury Point, one of the largest new mixed-use developments in the United States, in Sayreville, New Jersey. The new 200,000 sq… --- ## [New Jersey Seeks Volunteers for Oyster Reef Restoration ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jersey-seeks-volunteers-for-oyster-reef-restoration/222739)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jersey-seeks-volunteers-for-oyster-reef-restoration/222739 "2013-06-11T11:10:32Z")
Dear Friends, We are recruiting volunteers for upcoming Project PORTS oyster restoration activities. Project P.O.R.T.S. - Promoting Oyster Restoration Through Schools - is an education and community-based oyster restor… --- ## [Mid-Atlantic Fishery Council Meets June 10-13 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mid-atlantic-fishery-council-meets-june-10-13/222187)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mid-atlantic-fishery-council-meets-june-10-13/222187 "2013-06-01T11:10:40Z")
The public is invited to attend the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s June 2013 meeting Double Tree by Hilton Tinton Falls-Eatontown 700 Hope Road Eatontown, NJ 07724 (732) 544-9300 For online access to the … --- ## [N.J. Coast Guard Apprehends Drunken Boater, Then Saves Child](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/n-j-coast-guard-apprehends-drunken-boater-then-saves-child/222017)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/n-j-coast-guard-apprehends-drunken-boater-then-saves-child/222017 "2013-05-30T11:10:32Z")
MANASQUAN INLET, N.J. - Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet boarding team members apprehended a drunken boater at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday before assisting a child who appeared to suffer a seizure on the side of the road… --- ## [Marine Trades of NJ Launches Go Boating Initiative ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/marine-trades-of-nj-launches-go-boating-initiative/220391)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/marine-trades-of-nj-launches-go-boating-initiative/220391 "2013-04-26T11:10:22Z")
Manasquan, New Jersey - The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative, Go Boating NJ. The objective of this new campaign is to provide boaters throughout the r… --- ## [Vote for Your Ultimate Fishing Town](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/219951)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/219951 "2013-04-18T11:10:35Z")
Do you live in the Ultimate Fishing Town? Your community could win a $25,000 donation or one of eight regional prizes and be featured on WFN! Vote for Your Town Now Click Here --- ## [New Jersey Trout Stocking Meeting Feb. 16 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jersey-trout-stocking-meeting-feb-16/216981)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jersey-trout-stocking-meeting-feb-16/216981 "2013-02-12T12:10:29Z")
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds anglers that the annual Trout Stocking Meeting at the Pequest Trout Hatchery will be Saturday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, … --- ## [New Jerseys Island Beach S.P. Reopens to Fishing, 4WDs ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jerseys-island-beach-s-p-reopens-to-fishing-4wds/216305)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-jerseys-island-beach-s-p-reopens-to-fishing-4wds/216305 "2013-01-30T12:10:22Z")
The Christie Administration announced today that Island Beach State Park, is now partially reopened for walking, sport fishing and four-wheel driving after cleanup from damages caused by Superstorm Sandy. Public access … --- ## [Future Fisherman Foundation and NJ F&W Announce Training Seminar ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/future-fisherman-foundation-and-nj-f-w-announce-training-seminar/215665)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/future-fisherman-foundation-and-nj-f-w-announce-training-seminar/215665 "2013-01-19T12:10:19Z")
PONCA CITY, OK. (1/15/13) - Cheesequake State Park at 300 Gordon Road in Matawan, N.J. is the location of the next Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs training seminar announced today by the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) a… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/new-jersey-fishing-forum/new-jersey-fishing-news/214.md?page=1)