National Saltwater Angler Registry Program

(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association February 2010 Newsletter)

NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds saltwater anglers that the federal government's National Saltwater Angler Registry Program requires most New Jersey saltwater anglers to register prior to fishing in 2010.

You must register if you:

Fish for or catch anadromous species (striped bass, shad, river herring) in state tidal waters
Fish in Federal waters (more than 3 miles from shore)

You do not have to register if you:

Are under 16 years of age
Only fish on federally licensed party or charter boats
Hold a Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit
Hold a Saltwater Fishing License in another State or signed up for the registry in another State

Online and telephone registration will begin January 1, 2010. Register online at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov or call toll free 888-674-7411.

Registration is free in 2010.

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