Monday, August 18, 2025

Proposed Amendments to the NJ Fish Code

 


Amendments to the Fish Code have been proposed for 2026-2030. The proposed changes include:

• Removal of the three-week preseason closure to fishing on all trout-stocked lakes and ponds.

• Addition of 23 new trout-stocked waters to the spring trout stocking program, and removal of two waters.

• Addition of one fish species to the potentially dangerous fish species list.

• Modify existing season, size, or creel limits for several fish species.

• Change waters managed as Lunker Bass Lakes and the warmwater Conservation Regulations.

• Modify Trophy Trout Lake regulations.

A complete summary of the proposed changes can be accessed from the DEP Notice of Rule Proposal: https://dep.nj.gov/rules/notice-of-rule-proposals/

More information, including how to submit comments and attend the public hearing on September 10, can be found here: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/news-2025-08-18-fish-code-amendments-proposed/

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