Youth Education Report
During April, kids that never fished before had a chance to catch freshwater fish at Lake Julianna, Millstone Township. Mr. Vito Cardinale and the Jersey Coast Anglers hosted the event and youngsters attending got the thrill of a lifetime by reeling in some largemouth bass, channel catfish and other warm-water species. Hamburgers, hotdogs and other tasty treats were supplied by Vito’s friends and family. Don Marantz did an excellent job organizing the prizes for the event and he thanked all the merchants and contributors that made the kids’ fishing day a success. This event could not have been possible without the help of all the volunteers.
The 34th Annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament (GSFT) will be held at Island Beach State Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Get ready to enter the largest surf fishing tournament along the Jersey Shore. Don’t miss a day of family fishing fun! Pick up a brochure about the tournament at Island Beach State Park or at your favorite tackle dealer. Remember, admission to the park is FREE for the tournament. For early registration, click here. Early registration will end April 19, 2025.
If you would like to enter the veterans beginners surf fishing experience for veterans the day before the tournament, please register online here. Questions: contact Alanna Newmark at (609) 462-0743.
We would like to remind our physically challenged anglers that there is an area at OBA 1 with beach wheelchairs available. Anglers that are not able to walk in the sand can now get to the water and try surf fishing. The JCAA Youth Education Committee is helping novice and physically challenged anglers at the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament. Celebrity Ford Toms River, NJ will assist physically challenged anglers with a NEW 2024 4x4 VIP vehicle to transport anglers that will fish the reserved area in front of OBA 1. Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America (Chapter 12) and volunteer anglers from various fishing clubs will also aid physically challenged anglers.
The Jersey Coast Anglers Youth Education Committee is encouraging high school students to participate in the Island Beach State Park 34th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament. High school teams are already gearing up for the tournament. Five students per team plus a high school representative must accompany each high school team. If you know a school team that would like to register for this event, please email Karen Byrne at: karen.byrne@dep.nj.gov.
Please visit the JCAA website for updates and don’t forget to register for the Free NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program.
Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club will host their annual veteran fishing trip on the Miss Belmar on Monday, June 2, 2025. This trip fills quickly, register early so you do not miss a fun fishing trip. Contact Rich MacDonald for more information about this trip at rich@nbfcc.org.
Fins For Freedom will take place on May 17, 2025. Fishing and the day's events will be held at Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina, 2 Simon Lake Drive Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716. For more information visit their website.
Learn how you can help protect recreational fishing. Become a member volunteer or an associate member to support the voice of recreational anglers. Is recreational marine fishing getting better or worse? Let us know so we can do something about making saltwater fishing better for the future of fishing. Become a JCAA associate member today.
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