Portions of this Digest are available in enlarged format for the visually impaired. To request a black and white, large format Digest, write to: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Large Format Marine Digest, P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400.

The 2006 Marine Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST is available on-line in PDF format. (Print versions are available at license agents.) It is available in its entirety or in portions for your convenience. A summary sheet is also available. File size is given for estimating download time.

Please note that the Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST is published in May and the regulations contained in it remain in effect until changed. For information on current or pending salt water regulations, watch our homepage or Regulations page for news releases. Marine Fisheries staff can be contacted at 609-748-2020.

Past issues of the Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST

Complete 2006 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST (pdf, 3.4mb)

Cover - 8 Contains: Cover; Table of Contents; DEP Hotline and Federal Marine Fisheries Contacts; Commissioner's and Director's Messages; Fish and Wildlife Councils; Eel Young of Year Survey; NJ's Reef Network Expands; and advertisements. (pdf, 845kb)

Pages 9 - 11 Contains: Gear Guide; NJ's Clean Vessel Act Program; and advertisements. (pdf, 855kb)

Pages 12 - 19 Contains: Fin Fish Marine Regulations; Crustaceans/Mollusks Marine Regulations; Minimum Size, Possession Limits and Seasons Chart; Marine Species Identification; Shellfish and Non-Commercial Crab Pot License Info; and Terrapin Excluders and Biodegradable Panels Required on Chesapeake-Style Crab Pots. (pdf, 485kb)

Pages 20 - 27 Contains: Species Profile: American Eel; Motor Boat Registration/Operator Requirements Information; State Police Marine Law Enforcement Stations; Fish and Crab Consumption Health Advisories; NJ's Marine Conservation Officers Using Progressive Techniques to Protect Wildlfe; NJ State Police Security Initiative; Skillful Angler Awards Program; State Record Marine Fish; Free Fishing Days; Sea Run Brown Trout Information; State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs; E-mail Lists; Accessible Fishing Sites; Publications Available; Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament; and advertisements. (pdf, 550kb)

Pages 28 - 31 Contains: Striped Bass Survey; Reader Survey; Sportfish Restoration Program; and advertisements. (pdf, 815kb)

Pages 32 - 34 Contains: Telephone Directory; and advertisements. (pdf, 290kb)

Related Pages:
2006 Marine Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary Sheet (pdf, 135kb)
2006 Marine Commercial Fishing Regulations (pdf, 110kb)

Digest Advertising
The Division of Fish and Wildlife incorporates advertising in each issue of the New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Digest to defray publishing and printing costs. This responsible use of funding permits the Division to expand communication and outreach efforts with the sportsmen and women who enjoy our wildlife resources.

To advertise in upcoming issues of the Digest (freshwater fishing, marine or hunting), contact J.F.Girffin Publishing at 413-884-1001 ext. 2.