Now is the time to register for the 2012 season. You can only register on-line at http://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/.
All individual saltwater anglers 16 and older must register if any of the following criteria are met:
- Recreationally fish with a hand line or rod and line, spearfish or fish by hand
- Recreationally fish in the marine and fresh tidal waters of the State of New Jersey
- Recreationally fish in marine waters outside the State of New Jersey but land the catch in New Jersey
If you registered last year, just click on the “Renew Any Registration” box on the right side of the webpage. Last year the officials pretty much only issued warnings to those without a registration, but this year they are threatening stricter enforcement.
Registration is free and you can print multiple copies – put one in your waders, keep one on the boat etc.