NJDEP Fish & Wildlife has received recent reports of Atlantic sturgeon sightings in our waterways. As a reminder, Atlantic sturgeon are a federally protected species under the Endangered Species Act, and it is illegal to possess, harm, or harass them in any way, whether the fish is alive or dead.
• DO NOT attempt to handle, remove, or interact with sturgeon.
• If you accidentally catch a sturgeon, release it immediately, unharmed.
• If you see a sturgeon (alive, stranded, or deceased), report the sighting immediately to
NJDEP Fish & Wildlife at 609-748-2020, or file a report on the NJ Marine Protected Species Reporter application and email NOAA Fisheries at noaa.sturg911@noaa.gov
If possible, take photos from a safe distance and note the exact location (GPS coordinates if available), date, and time of the sighting.
Your cooperation is critical to the protection and recovery of this ancient and endangered species.
Thank you for doing your part to protect New Jersey’s wildlife and waterways!
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