Saltwater Record Fish Application Form (pdf, 55kb) There are separate application forms for freshwater and saltwater species:įreshwater Record Fish Application Form (pdf, 26kb) Application MUST be submitted no later than one month after the date of catch.All photo entries become property of the Division of Fish and Wildlife and will not be returned. A clear, side-view color photograph of the fish must be submitted.All fish must be identified by a division biologist.A copy of the current scale Registration Certificate and valid Inspection/Test Report issued by the County Office of Weights and Measures (pdf, 115kb) is required to achieve record fish status.

Fish must be weighed on a certified scale as soon as possible.

New Jersey State records are determined by weight alone.However, the following rules apply to both fresh and saltwater species: Complete rules and instructions are found on the application forms. New record fish are caught and entered in the program every year - a testament to the excellent condition of our fisheries resources and the anglers who enjoy them. In May, 2007, the program was revised to include Retired Categories (Saltwater) of fish no longer accepted for entry in the program, as well as Retired Historical Records which were believed to be 'unbeatable' at the time.Įntering a Fish in the Record Fish Program Presently there are 90 species (31 freshwater and 59 saltwater, including 17 in the Spearfishing category) eligible for entry in the Record Fish Program. Separate lists are maintained for freshwater and marine species, and in 2014 a new Spearfishing category was created for saltwater species.

The objective of the Record Fish Program is to increase the awareness of fishing opportunities for species that are regularly sought after and routinely found in the freshwaters or off the coast of New Jersey. Such fish are recognized in the Skillful Angler Program and the State Record Fish Program. Despite its small size and high population density, New Jersey offers a wide range of fishing opportunities, including the chance to catch 'trophy-size' fish.

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