NJ to adopt 28-31-inch striper limit by July 2

Jim Hutchinson Jr. reports that last week’s meeting of the N.J. Marine Fisheries Council approved a change in striped bass regulations to the 28-31-inch emergency limit by the required July 2. New Jersey had been the only jurisdiction that originally voted against the change in order to allow the state’s advisors to discuss it first.

The weather has been holding back ocean fluking, but Saturday looks good with south winds at 10-15 knots. Morning showers are possible.

Small bluefish have been building up in the ocean for party boats such as the Golden Eagle out of Belmar, and the Queen Mary from Point Pleasant. Jigs have been doing the job.

Chuck Many has been into variety fishing in Hilton Head, S.C. such as this big jack crevalle which can put a striper to shame.

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