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PDF Segments of the
2021 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing Digest

 
SPRING TROUT REGULATIONS HAVE CHANGED
There have been significant changes in trout regulations due to the COVID-19 situation. These changes are noted in RED in the PDF versions of the Freshwater Digest on this website.
See the Spring Trout Fishing Information page for details.

Freshwater Fishing Digest Cover The 2021 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing Digest is available on this website in PDF format only. an interactive version is available on the publisher's website:

Print versions are available at license agents. Out-of-state residents can request a print copy by e-mailing sabrina.visco@dep.nj.gov.

NOTE: The Holdover Trout Lakes regulations found on page 23 in the print version are incorrect for the period beginning January 1, 2021: the closing date for that period is March 21. This has been corrected in the online PDF versions.

Past Issues

Complete 2021 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST (pdf, 4.9mb)

DIGEST SEGMENTS

Cover - Page 5 - Contains: Table of Contents; License Fees; Saltwater Angler Registry Information; Calendar of Events; Councils and Committees; Mission and Goals; Law Enforcement Numbers; New Anglers Checklist (article); Director's Message; About the Digest; E-mail Lists; and advertisements. (pdf, 1.1mb)

Pages 6 - 15 - Contains: Places to Fish - New Jersey Lakes; Free Fishing Days; Trout In the Classroom; Display Your License; Become a Hunter Education Instructor; and advertisements. (pdf, 1.2mb)

Pages 16 - 32 (except Fish ID Illustrations pages 24-25) - Contains: License Information; Summary of General Fishing Regulations; Water Supply Reservoir Permits; Fishing Buddy License; General Trout Fishing Information, Regulations and Spring Stocked Waters; Fishing Regulations - Size, Season and Creel Limits; Delaware River and Greenwood Lake Regulations; Baitfish, Turtle and Frog Regulations; Motor Boat Regulations; Fishing License Lines - Where License is Required; and advertisements. (pdf, 1.3nb)

Pages 24 - 25 - Contains: Freshwater Fish ID Illustrations. (pdf, 550kb)

Pages 33 - 41 - Contains: WMA Regulations; Create Your Own WMA Map; State Police Marine Law Stations; Accessible Fishing Sites Information; Freshwater Fisheries Forums and Trout Meeting; Operation Game Thief; Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Status Check; Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament; DEP Action Line; Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in NJ Waters; Hatchery-Supported Fisheries - New Jersey's Stocking Programs (Warmwater and Trout); Trout Stocking; Free Fishing Days; Skillful Angler and Record Freshwater Fish Programs; and advertisement. (pdf, 1.1mb)

Pages 42 - 46 - Contains: Volunteers Needed for Fishing Education; Take Hunter Education Now!; DEP Publications of Special Interest to Anglers; Hook-A-Winner Program; Sedge Island Summer Education Programs; Sportfish Restoration Program; Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs; Telephone Directory; and advertisements. (pdf, 500kb)

Digest Advertising
The Division of Fish and Wildlife incorporates advertising in each issue of the 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 and/or hunting), contact J.F.Girffin Publishing at 413-884-1001.

Past Issues
Past issues are provided for archival, research and informational purposes only.

2020 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2019 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2018 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2017 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2016 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2015 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2014 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2013 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2012 Freshwater Fishing Digest
2011 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2010 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2009 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2008 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2007 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2006 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2005 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2004 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2003 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2002 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2001 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
2000 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST

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Last Updated: March 2, 2021