The N.J. fluke season was celebrated early this morning when Kevin Mc Gloin raced in with a keeper to win the opening day Calcutta at Absecon Bay Sportsman Center.

As noted a few days ago. Wednesday looked to be a good one for fishing — and that forecast holds with southwest winds at 5-10 knots before going northwest after midnight. There is a chance of showers. Now it looks good through Saturday.

STRIPED BASS MAX SIZE TO BE PUSHED UP TO 31 INCHES

Just before publishing, I got a note from Tom Fote that the ASMFC Striped Bass Board has taken emergency action to change the striped bass max length to 31 inches no later than July 2. More about this tomorrow.

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Announces New Recreational Fishing Regulations for Black Sea Bass and Scup Harvest
Changes Maintain Compliance with Interstate Fishery Management Plans

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced new recreational saltwater fishing regulations that take effect immediately in New York’s Marine and Coastal District. These regulatory changes are necessary for New York State to remain in compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) by reducing recreational harvest of scup and black sea bass.Black Sea Bass
New York’s recreational black sea bass season opens June 23, and the minimum size limit is 16.5 inches. From June 23 through Aug. 31, recreational anglers may possess three black sea bass per day; and from Sept. 1 until Dec. 31, anglers are allowed six fish per day. New York State is required to reduce harvest by 10 percent per a joint decision by the ASMFC and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC). New York is complying with the new rule by increasing the minimum size limit by one half-inch.Scup
The recreational scup season will be open from May 1 through Dec. 31. The minimum size limit for recreational anglers from shore is 9.5 inches and for vessel-based anglers the minimum size is 10.5″. Recreational anglers may possess 30 fish per day and anglers aboard licensed p

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