hwater es F r is F h 0 i 0 n 0 g NNEWEW JJERSEYERSEY 2

FFishish && WWildlifeildlife DDigestigest Issue

A SUMMARY OF RULES AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - DIVISION OF , GAME & WILDLIFE VOL. 13 NO. 2 January 2000

Conserve Wildlife Visit our website at: License Plates Support Endangered and www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw Nongame Species See page 18 NJ Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife Telephone Directory Internet Address: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw NEW JERSEY Commercial preserves & semi-wild preserves 609-984-6211 Deer & turkey permit hotline 609-292-9192 DEP Action Lines - 24 hours 609-292-7172 Fish & Wildlife Digest 877-WARNDEP Exotic & nongame captivity permits 609-292-9591 Published by the NJ Fish, Game and Wildlife P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 Falconry permit information 908-735-8793 www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw Family license 609-292-2965 General Information 609-292-2965 State of New Jersey Hunter Education 877-2HUNTNJ Christine Todd Whitman, Governor Hunting, fishing, & duplicate licenses 609-292-2965 Operation Game Thief 800-222-0456 Department of Environmental Protection Robert C. Shinn, Jr., Commissioner Outstanding deer & gobbler programs 609-292-9450 Pheasant & quail stocking information 609-292-1599 Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife Rifle permit information 609-984-1400 A Message from the Director Robert McDowell, Director Trout stocking hotline 609-633-6765 by Bob McDowell Robert Soldwedel, Chief, Freshwater Wildlife conservation corps information 609-633-3616 Rob Winkel, Chief, Law Enforcement Wildlife damage control 908-735-8793 We are pleased to announce the comple- David Chanda, Acting Assistant Director Cindy Kuenstner, Editor Wildlife management area information 609-292-1599 tion of the first phase in the renovation of Liberty Press Trenton Office the Hackettstown Fish Hatchery. A new 1180 N. Mountain Springs Pkwy 501 E. State St., PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 “state-of-the-art”, intensive fish rearing Springville, UT 84663 Endangered and Nongame Species 609-292-9400 facility has been constructed to honor our 801-853-5353 Freshwater Fisheries 609-292-1599 commitment to manage the warmwater The Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife is a professional, environmental Land Management 609-292-1599 fisheries of the State. When the Pequest organization dedicated to the protection, management and wise use of Law Enforcement 609-292-9430 Trout Hatchery was built, we had promised the state’s fish and wildlife resources. Marine Fisheries 609-292-2083 Wildlife Education 609-292-9450 to renovate the Hackettstown Fish Hatchery The Digest is available at license agents and Division offices. Articles Wildlife Management 609-292-6685 to accommodate the propagation of large- and information may be reprinted with permission. Subscriptions are not available. Northern Region Office mouth bass, walleye, muskellunge, bluegill, hybrid striped bass, channel and 26 Route 173 W., Hampton, NJ 08827 Partial Funding for the Digest is provided by the Law Enforcement (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, other fish species. The new Hackettstown Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration Program. Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Hatchery is the foundation of that promise. New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Councils Union, and Warren Counties) 908-735-8240 Although trout have been the most promi- Endangered and Nongame Species 908-735-8975 Fish, Sportfish and Game Council nent feature of the Division of Fish, Game John W. Bradway, Sr., Chair, Salem Wildlife Damage Control 908-735-8793 W. Scott Ellis, Trenton Wildlife Management 908-735-7040 and Wildlife's freshwater fisheries program, surveys of New Jersey anglers have found Fred Hough, Augusta Land Management 973-383-0918 George Howard, Pittstown Pequest Trout Hatchery and that the majority of the fishing effort was for Jane Morton Galetto, Millville Natural Resource Education Center warmwater species, especially largemouth Elwood Knight, Mount Laurel 605 Pequest Rd., Oxford, NJ 07863 908-637-4125 bass. While the importance of the trout fish- Dr. John E. Kuser, Princeton Lebanon Freshwater Fisheries Lab ery will not be diminished, we have now cre- Bill Martin, Flemington PO Box 394, Lebanon, NJ 08830 908-236-2118 ated the opportunity for improving bass fish- Madelyn Picone, Cedar Knolls Central Region Office Charles Suk, Denville ing and establishing new warmwater fish- Robert Von Suskil, Vineland 386 Clarksburg-Robbinsville Rd., eries throughout the State. Robbinsville, NJ 08691 The renovated Hackettstown Fish Endangered and Nongame Species Council Law Enforcement (Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Advisory Committee Monmouth, and Ocean Counties) 609-259-2120 Hatchery will play a pivotal role in the Jane Mortin Galletto, Chair, Millville Land Management 609-259-2132 development of these new and improved Dr. James Applegate, Cranbury Wildlife Damage Control 609-259-7955 fisheries, but there is more to the total Dr. Joanna Burger, Somerset Southern Region Office warmwater program. Mike Catania, Chester 220 Blue Anchor Rd., Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Fisheries habitat improvement, providing Sally Dudley, Mendham Rich Kane, Bernardsville Information 856-629-0090 angler access, acquisition of new and Janet Larson, Toms River Law Enforcement (Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, along river corridors, changes in regulations Rick Lathrop, Bound Brook Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties)856-629-0555 when appropriate and a greater promotion Dr. Dale Schweitzer, Port Norris Land Management 856-629-5006 of our warmwater fisheries resource will all Dr. Rod Sharp, New Brunwick Freshwater Fisheries 856-629-4950 have a part in the development of this pro- James Shissias, Titusville Wildlife Damage Control 856-629-7224 gram. We will direct our warmwater fish- Dr. Robert Shomer, Mahwah Wildlife Education 856-629-7214 Nacote Creek Research Station eries efforts to extract all the benefits of the Marine Fisheries Council Gilbert Ewing, Jr., Chair, Cape May PO Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241 new hatchery facility. Our reward will be Dr. Robert B. Abel, Shrewsbury Marine Law Enforcement 609-748-2050 seeing you, your family and friends enjoy- ing the sport of fishing. William Barnish, Brigantine Marine Fisheries 609-748-2020 Charles Bergmann, Cape May Shellfisheries 609-748-2040 David Botwinick, Pennington Marine Education 609-748-2031 Motor Regulations John Cole, Pt. Pleasant Beach Wildlife Management 609-748-2063 For information write: Gary Dickerson, Brick Patrick Donnelly, Brielle Bivalve Shellfish Office Division of Motor Vehicles PO Box 432, Port Norris, NJ 08349 856-785-0730 Edward Goldman, Absecon PO Box 403, Trenton, NJ 08625-0403 Richard Malinowski, Salem or contact your local DMV office for a boat “NJ” Frances Puskas, Barnegat Light number Hull numbers are issued by State Police Where to after their inspection. Atlantic Coast Shellfish Council State Police Troop “F” William Barnish, Chair, Brigantine Marine Law Enforcement Stations Everett Giberson, Manahawkin Write Us Bivalve 609-785-1330 Walter Hughes, Atlantick Highlands North Wildwood 609-522-0393 Daniel L. Loper, Erma Stephen Potter, New Gretna New Jersey Division of Fish, Atlantic City 609-441-3586 Game & Wildlife Burlington 609-387-1221 Delaware Bay Shellfish Council P.O. Box 400 Ocean 609-296-5807 Richard Malinowski, Chair, Salem Point Pleasant 732-899-5050 Scott Bailey, Millville Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 Monmouth Cty. Det. 732-842-5171 William Bradway, Port Norris Internet: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw Hopatcong 973-663-3400 Stephen Fleetwood, Port Norris Newark Bay 973-578-8173 Nancy Sittineri, Cape May Court House

2 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST RED BALL ¥ SHAKESPEARE ¥ BERKLEY ¥ CANNON ¥ PATE ¥ ORVIS ¥ TEENY ¥ CORTLAND • RENZETTI AND MORE… PARTRIDGE ¥ TIEMCO ¥ MUSTAD ¥ EAGLE CLAW ¥ FENWICK JINKAI SPORTING 91st GOODS CO. Anniversary ned y Ow mil Fa Fresh and Saltwater Tackle J's N & equipment. Rod building Since 1909 supplies & classes. Seasonal fly tying & fly fishing lessons. Annual fishing contest (no entry fee) Knowledgeable staff - unlike chain stores. We stock left hand reels. Repairs and Service Available Fishing gear for women and children: Vests, Waders, Hip boots, etc.

TREMENDOUS STOCK OF QUALITY EQUIPMENT • Gun Smithing • Team Sports Outfitting • Camping • • Athletic Equipment • Archery • Clothing • Footwear • Fishing • Hunting • Guns-New/Used • Football • Baseball • Softball • Soccer • Hockey • Tennis • Books • Videos And Much More! Rentals: Tents & Backpacks SERVING SPORTSPEOPLE AND ATHLETES SINCE 1909 We Sell 513 West Union Avenue (Rt. 28), Bound Brook, N.J. NEW JERSEY and 500 yards from Rt. 287, 1/4 mile from Rt. 22, approx. 2 miles east of Bridgewater Commons. PENNSYLVANIA Hunting & Fishing Licenses (732) 356-0604 Fax (732) 805-9860 Also N.J. & Federal Duck Stamps Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9:00-9:00 - Wed. & Sat., 9:00-5:30 - Sun. 11:00-5:00 R.L. WINSTON ¥ TIBOR ¥ SAGE ¥ G.R.L.TIBOR ¥ SAGE ¥ ST. ¥ TETON WINSTON ¥ AFTCO LOOMIS ¥ ¥ DAIWA CROIX SHIMANO ¥ MOMOI ¥ RYALL ¥ HARDY ¥ PENN ¥ ABEL ¥ WULFF ¥ SIMMS ¥ S.A. ¥ YO-ZURI ¥ OWNER ¥ GAMAKATSU ¥ ABU ¥ THOMPSON

Garden State Hardware 1-800-544-0616

• UL Listed • Maintenance Free • Certified Fire Protection • Modular interiors • Rack & Pinion Locking • F.O.I.L. Relocking System • Patented Star Corner Bolts • 7 luxurious baked on colors • Ball bearing hard plate • Large selection of options & • Drill deflector plates accessories • Concealed hinges • Lifetime Warranty • Quadrated Door Frame • Competitive Prices • Sergeant* Greenleaf Lock • Over 20 Models

“Go With America’s Best! I did, now I leave home with a safe feeling.” General Chuck Yeager

We Specialize In, In Home Safe Delivery Highlights of the Changes in 2000 Freshwater Fishing Regulations by Robert Soldwedel, Chief, Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries

The main focus of the changes that were the pre-season trout stocking closure. State with a minimum size limit on sunfish made for the 2000 Fish Code was to increase We will also be opening Prospertown Lake (seven inches). As some fishermen know, a fishing opportunities for New Jersey anglers. and the “Seasonal Trout Conservation Areas” seven inch bluegill will put up a better fight To that end, two new waters were added to during the pre-season trout stocking closure. than many of the more publicized . the trout stocking schedule: Rowands Pond in Although it will still be illegal to take trout, As in the “Lunker Bass Lakes”, the size limit Clementon, Camden County and White Lake for bass here will be 15 inches, but you’ll only in Hardwick, Warren County. fishermen will have the opportunity to stream fish for trout at a time of year when there is a be allowed to keep two a day (the creel limit is Rowands Pond is part of our most urban great demand for this kind of fishing, but very three in the “Lunker Bass Lakes”). Ryker Lake Wildlife Management Area. It was stocked will be the most strictly regulated warmwater little opportunity. At Prospertown Lake the in the State, so we are quite interested with trout for many years until problems main benefit will be for bass fishermen who developed with its dam and the pond had to in seeing how it turns out, both in terms of its will no longer be denied the opportunity to be lowered. The repairs to the dam have been future fish population and in terms of angler completed and the pond will once again be fish for bass because of trout stocking. acceptance. available for trout fishing in the spring, with Everybody comes out ahead on this deal. Two other changes of note: 1) fishing is to bass, sunfish and catfish available year round. Delaware Lake in Warren County, which is be closed adjacent to fish ladders starting White Lake is one of the most picturesque now administered by our Division, has been March 1st, instead of April 1st, to protect early lakes in New Jersey. It is also one of a few lakes designated as a “Lunker Bass Lake”. This pro- runs of anadromous fish; 2) the Delaware that can support trout year round. In addition gram has proven to be very popular with bass River reference point for striped to adding it to the trout stocking list, we will fishermen. will now be the Route 1 bridge instead of the Trenton Falls. Both sites are right along side of be managing it as a “Holdover Trout Lake” to The other lakes in this program are Parvin each other, but the bridge is a more definite take advantage of its uniqueness. This means a Lake in Salem County and Assunpink Lake in point as opposed to the falls which cover sev- reduced daily creel limit for trout to increase Monmouth County. the potential for bigger trout next year. As a eral hundred yards. Ryker Lake in Sussex County will be man- “Holdover Trout Lake”, White Lake will be Oh yes, before I forget ...... trout season aged to maintain the size structure of its pan- open for fishing year round, but it will be will open on April 8th, at 8:00 a.m. strictly trout fishing during fish population which is currently dominated by large fish. This will be the only lake in the

Wall-To-Wall Walleyes in Swartswood Lake Mission To protect and manage the By: Patricia L. Hamilton, Principal Fisheries Biologist state’s fish and wildlife to A relative newcomer to New Jersey’s inland pling (using trap nets and electrofishing at maximize their long-term waters, walleyes are making a big splash in night) was conducted over a 13 day period in biological, recreational Swartswood Lake. Walleyes are considered a late March-early April, when walleyes move and economic values for coolwater fish, with temperature preferences into shallow water in search of spawning sites. all New Jerseyans. between those of coldwater like trout, As walleyes were captured they were exam- and warmwater fishes such as ined and marked by clipping a portion of their and sunfish. They also like slightly turbid tail fin, then immediately released back into the Goals water conditions and rocky bottoms with lake. At the conclusion of the sampling period 1. To maintain New drop-offs. Over ten years ago the Division’s we applied a statistical procedure, based upon Jersey’s rich variety of Hackettstown Hatchery began successfully the number of marked fish recaptured, to esti- fish and wildlife species rearing this non-native gamefish for introduc- mate the size of the population. at stable, healthy levels tion in the newly created Monksville . A total of 242 walleyes - ranging in size from Later refinements in our hatchery production 11.7 to 24.3 inches - were caught, with the and to protect and made it possible to expand our stocking efforts largest (a female laden with eggs) weighing in enhance the many habi- into other suitable waters including at 6.3 lbs. Only thirteen of these fish were cap- tats on which they Swartswood Lake, Lake Hopatcong, tured more than once. This data yielded a pop- depend. Greenwood Lake, Delaware River, and ulation estimate of approximately 2,000 2. To educate New Canistear Reservoir. walleyes over 12 inches, just what we had Jerseyans on the values expected (and hoped) to find in this lake. Since 1992, the Division has been stocking and needs of our fish walleye fry and fingerlings in Swartswood So walleyes are alive and well in Lake, Sussex County. This 494 acre lake not Swartswood Lake. As to the lack of feedback and wildlife and to foster only has favorable walleye habitat, but also from anglers, I venture to say this good-fight- a positive human/wildlife good forage fish species like alewives (herring) ing and fine-eating sportfish has either been co-existence. and yellow perch. Over the first seven years elusive, or their catch is a closely guarded 3. To maximize the recre- more than 165,000 walleyes were stocked, but secret among successful anglers. So visit ational and commercial anglers provided little feedback regarding the Swartswood Lake and try to unlock the secret uses of New Jersey’s walleye catch. Could it be that the fishery just to this lake's new and exciting fishery. wasn't developing as expected or were the fish and wildlife for both walleyes simply outsmarting the anglers? present and future gen- In the spring of 1999 we set out to investi- erations. gate the status of Swartswood's walleye popu- lation. Our objective was to estimate the size of the existing walleye population using a tech- nique called mark-recapture. Intensive sam- 4 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST We love the sport as much as you do.

A great selection of fishing equipment and merchandise is at The Sports Authority nearest you. Brick • Ledgewood • Springfield • East Brunswick • Wayne • Paramus • West Long Branch Woodbridge • Lawrenceville • East Hanover • Deptford • Maple Shade • Clifton • Piscataway To find The Sports Authority nearest you, dial toll-free • 1-888-Look 4 TSA 2000 SUMMARY OF NEW JERSEY This is not the full law. Consult the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife for further details. All persons are reminded that the statutes, code and regulations are the legal authorities.

Resident Senior Citizens (70 and over) LICENSE INFORMATION & FEES Since Jan. 1, 1997, a driver’s license or other acceptable proof of (Licenses are valid from purchase to Dec. 31 of each year) age containing date of birth and physical description will function Resident Family Fishing-Parents...... $27.50 as the actual fishing license for residents 70 and over. No applica- Supplementary-each child 14-18 ...... 2.25 tion fee is required, no registration with the Division of Fish, Game Resident Fishing...... 16.50 and Wildlife is required and no license will be issued. Trout stamps Jr.-Sr. Resident Fishing (Ages 14, 15 & 65-69 yrs.)...... 7.75 are not required for resident anglers 70 and over. Resident Trout Stamp...... 7.75 Non-resident Fishing...... 25.25 REPLACEMENT OF LOST LICENSES Non-resident Trout Stamp...... 15.50 Duplicate fishing licenses are issued at all law enforcement Non-resident or Vacation Fishing (7-day)...... 16.50 regional offices, the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource All-Around Sportsman (includes resident fishing, Education Center, and the division’s Trenton office. Each licensee is firearm hunting and bow/arrow hunting licenses) ...... 60.50 provided with a license and a receipt. Be sure to keep the receipt Canadian residents please note funds are in U.S. dollars. separate from your license, so that if the actual license is lost, you can take the receipt to any of the above offices and get a replace- NOTICE ment for $2.00. Stamps cannot be replaced. There is a proposal to increase fishing license fees and change the licensing requirements for certain categories of REVOCATION anglers. At press time, it was not known what changes Anyone convicted of a second violation against fish and/or might become effective, if any. Please check with a license wildlife within a period of 5 years will have their New Jersey licens- issuing agent or read the outdoor writer columns in New es revoked for 2 years. Jersey newspapers for any fee or license category changes. BOUNDARY WATERS A fishing license must be worn in a conspicuous place on the outer clothing while engaged in fishing, and must be exhibited to Delaware River law enforcement personnel on request. New Jersey or Pennsylvania fishing licenses are recognized on Anyone age 14 and above must have a valid license to fish the both shorelines, and anglers may launch a boat from either shore. fresh waters of New Jersey with a handline, rod and line or long- On returning, an angler may have in possession any fish which bow and arrow. This includes privately owned lakes and other might be legally taken according to the regulations of the state from waters. Licenses may be obtained from participating county or which the angler launched his/her boat. municipal clerks, or designated agents (sporting goods stores). may be done with 2 rods, each with one line, or 2 handlines, or one of each. Not more than 3 single hooks or 3 burrs of 3 hooks each may be used per line. Resident Licenses There is a six fish daily creel limit on American shad. It is unlawful for any person to obtain a resident license unless The trout season for the Delaware River extends from April 8 they have actually lived in this state for 6 months immediately prior through September 30 with no minimum size limit and a daily bag to the time of application. of 5 trout. The size limit for striped bass and hybrid bass in the Delaware Family Fishing Licenses River is 28 inches and the bag limit is 2 fish in total (includes both Family fishing licenses (which allow parents or guardians and species). The season for striped bass/hybrid bass downstream of Rt. their children, foster children or wards between the ages of 14 and 1 Bridge extends from March 1 through 31 and June 1 through 18 to fish at a reduced rate) are only available from the Division’s December 31. Upstream of Rt. 1 Bridge the season extends from office in Trenton. Proof of legal guardianship including birth certifi- March 1 through December 31. cates is required. Children must be 14-18 years old for a family to Spears (not mechanically propelled) and longbows may be used qualify. to take shad, eels, carp, suckers, herring and bullheads by properly licensed anglers except within 825 ft. of an eel weir. Licenses for servicemen and women Greenwood Lake A person who is on active duty in the armed services of the is entitled to fish with a resident license. New York and New Jersey licenses are legal anywhere on the lake from a boat only. Fishing is permitted 24 hours a day. Bow and arrow fishing for carp, suckers, herring, catfish and eels is permit- Trout Stamp ted. Ice fishermen may not use more than five tip-ups and two No person between the ages of 14 and 69 shall take, attempt to hand held devices. All ice fishing devices that are not hand held take, possess or kill trout without a valid fishing license and trout must be plainly marked with the name and address of the angler. stamp. See also page 20 for additional regulations relating to Greenwood Lake and the Delaware River. EXCEPTIONS ______Anglers Under 14 Years No fishing license is required of persons under 14 years old. GENERAL FISHING REGULATIONS It is Unlawful: Fishing on a Farm • To take or attempt to take any fish in fresh waters by any man- Farmers and family members that live on the farm do not need a ner except in the manner commonly known as angling with han- license to fish on their farm, but must obey the fishing regulations. dline or with rod and line, or as otherwise allowed by law. • To fish, place any contrivance for the taking of fish, or attempt to Licenses for the Blind catch or kill fish by any manner or means in any fish ladder, or Residents afflicted with total blindness may obtain a free license within 100 feet (or as posted) of any fish ladder entrance or exit from the division’s Trenton office. during the period of March 1 through June 30.

6 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST FRESHWATER FISHING LAWS

It is Unlawful To: may be taken in numbers greater than the daily limit under special permit • spear fish in fresh waters. (See exception for Del. River, page 6.) issued by the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife at its discretion. • possess or use any contrivance in fishing with more than nine hooks or Ice Fishing more than three burrs of three hooks. Ice fishing shall be permitted whenever ice is present. (See separate reg- • use set lines in waters inhabited by pickerel, walleye, bass or trout. ulations for trout-stocked waters.) • erect, permit the erection of, or maintain unlawful contrivances for tak- A person while ice fishing may use not more than five devices for tak- ing fish. ing fish. The types of devices that may be used are: • use explosives to take fish. 1. Ice supported tip-ups or lines with one single pointed hook attached, or one burr of 3 hooks that measure not more than 1/2 inch from point to • use cast nets in fresh waters. shaft; • trespass on posted property to fish without permission from the 2. An artificial jigging lure with not more than one burr of three hooks that landowner. A fishing license doesn’t authorize trespass on private prop- measure not more than 1/2 inch from point to point; erty. 3. An artificial jigging lure with not more than three single hooks measur- • tag fish without a permit. ing not more than 1/2 inch from point to shaft; The foul hooking of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, 4. An artificial jigging lure with a combination of the hook limitations chain pickerel, northern pike, muskellunge, walleye, brook trout, brown described in 2 and 3 above. trout, lake trout and or any of the hybrids thereof, is prohib- Expressly prohibited are any devices with automatic hook setting capa- ited in open waters. Any of the aforementioned fish so hooked must be bility. Natural bait may be used on the hooks of the artificial jigging lures. immediately returned to the water. This does not apply to fish taken All devices that are not hand-held must bear the name and address of the through the ice during the ice fishing season. Snagging of any species is user and can’t be left unattended. prohibited in Monksville Reservoir and its tributaries, including the When ice is not present, open water regulations will be in effect (see Wanaque River upstream of the reservoir. separate regulations for Greenwood Lake). Carp and suckers may be taken with net under the ice. Suckers may be Fish Tagging taken through the ice by means of hooks directly attached to a rigid handle, No person may tag or mark and release a fish without first obtaining a the hooks not to exceed three in number, between December 1 and March 1. special permit issued by the Division at its discretion. Fish stocking permits will be accepted as an alternative to this permit. This requirement does not Bow and Arrow Fishing apply to tags issued by the Division. Contact the Lebanon Fish Lab at Any species of fish, except brook, brown, lake or rainbow trout, land- 908/236-2118 for application information. locked Atlantic salmon, largemouth or smallmouth bass, striped bass or Possession of Fish any of its hybrids, pickerel, northern pike, walleye, muskellunge or any of “Possession” refers to all fish, alive or dead, under the control of the its hybrids, may be taken at any time by use of a longbow and arrow with angler. No more than the daily creel limit of any fish for one person may be line attached by the holder of a proper fishing license (see regulations for held on a stringer or in a container. On board containers in may only the Delaware River and Greenwood Lake). A fishing license is required. contain the combined daily creel limit of any fish for each legal angler. Pollution—Draining Waters—Dams Waste of Fish It is unlawful to directly or indirectly pollute waters of the state. It is Fish of any species, which are purposely killed, will become part of the illegal to draw off water or place screens in water without permission of fishermen’s daily bag limit and must be removed from the waters they the division. It is illegal to construct a dam in any water of this state which were taken from, as well as any adjacent lands, and either used or other- is a runway for migratory fish without installing a fish ladder or other con- wise properly disposed of. This does NOT apply to fish that are released trivance that permits fish to pass over the dam in either direction. Report while still alive. pollution or other offenses to 609-292-7172 or the Operation Game Thief Sale of Fish Line (800-222-0456). Pickerel, walleye and perch caught through the ice cannot be sold. It is illegal to fish or attempt to catch or kill fish by any manner or It is illegal to sell any smallmouth or largemouth bass, except for stock- means in any waters for which the Director of the Division of Fish, Game ing. It is illegal to import or export smallmouth or largemouth bass into the and Wildlife, upon approval by the Fish and Game Council, issues an state for commercial purposes. Emergency Closure Notice. Such notification is effective and/or rescinded Trout or landlocked salmon which have been artificially propagated immediately upon public notification. Emergency closures shall be based may be sold at any time for food purposes if properly tagged in accordance upon imminent threat to the well-being of the fishery resources, and/or its with the division’s rules or the rules of the state in which the fish have been users, and may include any exceptions to the total ban of fishing that the raised. Director deems practical. It is illegal to offer for sale any striped bass. Bait Any person who has a fishing license or is entitled to fish without a The season, size and creel limits for freshwater species license may take up to 35 baitfish per day in fresh waters with a seine not apply to all waters of the state, including tidal waters. over 50 feet long, in ponds and lakes of over 100 acres, and in other fresh waters with a seine not over 30 feet in length, or half the width of the stream at the point of use. (See bait regulations for trout-stocked waters.) Dip nets may not be larger than 24 inches in diameter. Fish Stocking Fish or fish eggs shall not be placed into, drained into or placed where they can run, flow, wash or be emptied into any of the fresh waters of the state without first obtaining a permit. Permits for Freshwater Fisheries Snapping Turtles, Bull Frogs and Green Frogs Water Lowering $2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118 Any person who has a fishing license or is entitled to fish without a Fish Stocking 2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118 license may take snapping turtles, bull frogs and green frogs by means of spears, hooks, dip nets not more than 24 inches in diameter, traps or by Baitfish Collecting 2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118 hand. The use of set lines is prohibited. Triploid Grass Carp 2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118 The open season for taking of snapping turtles shall extend from Fish Tagging 2.00 Lebanon Fisheries Lab 908/236-2118 January 1, 2000 through April 30, 2000 and from June 16, 2000 through Turtle & Frog Collecting2.00 Trenton Office 609/292-1599 April 30, 2001. The open season for the taking of bull frogs and green frogs shall be from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2000 and from July 1, 2000 Eel Weirs 2.00 Trenton Office 609/292-1599 through March 31, 2001. Scientific Collecting 22.00 Trenton Office 609/292-1599 The daily limit for snapping turtles is 3. The daily limit for bull frogs and green frogs is 15 in total. Snapping turtles, bull frogs and green frogs

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 7 TROUT FISHING REGULATIONS Trout Season and Daily Creel Limit The trout season for 2000 begins at 12:01 a.m., January 1, and extends to midnight, March 19, 2000. The trout season shall re-open at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000 and extend to and include March 18, 2001. Between midnight on March 19, 2000 to 8:00 a.m. on April 8, 2000 it is illegal to fish for any species of fish in ponds, lakes or those portions of streams that are listed herein for stocking during 2000. Exceptions to the trout season and/or daily creel limit occur on the following: Lake Hopatcong, Prospertown Lake, , Spruce Run Reservoir, Delaware River, Greenwood Lake, Farrington Lake and Lake Shenandoah and Special Regulation Trout Areas. (Consult page 10 and 11 for details.) Also Cannistear Reservoir, Clinton Reservoir and the section of the Pequannock River regulated as a Wild Trout Stream are within the Newark Watershed which has a limited season that closes in late October and re-opens on the opening day of trout season each spring. For further information contact the Watershed at 973-697-2850. No person shall take, kill or have in possession in one day more than 6 in total of brook trout, , rainbow trout or hybrids thereof during the period extending from 8:00 a.m. April 8, 2000 until midnight May 31, 2000 or more than 4 of these species during the periods of January 1, 2000 to midnight March 19, 2000 and June 1, 2000 to midnight March 18, 2001. Only one creel limit of trout may be in possession. Trout may be caught once the creel is reached if they are immediately returned to the water unharmed. Separate stringers or buckets must be used for each person’s catch; two people may not share a stringer or a bucket. On board contain- ers in boats may only contain the combined daily creel limit for each legal angler on board. Size limits and creel limits on species other than trout are in accordance with statewide regulations. The division reserves the right to suspend stocking when emergency conditions prevail. TROUT STOCKED WATERS WITH NO IN-SEASON CLOSURES The waters listed below are open during the entire in-season stocking. For details on what’s being stocked and when, call the Trout Hotline (in April, May and October ) at 609-633-6765. This recorded message is updated weekly. Or visit our website at www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw. Note that the number in parentheses indicates the anticipated number of in season stockings (between opening day and May 31). A zero indicates that the water will only be stocked pre-season (before opening day).

Atlantic County Iona Lake—Iona (3) Rosedale Lake—Rosedale (3) Birch Grove Park Pond—Northfield (4) Mullica Hill Pond—Mullica Hill (3) Stony Brook—Woodsville to Port Mercer (4) Hammonton Lake—Hammonton (4) Swedesboro Lake—Swedesboro (3) Westville Lake—Westville (0) Middlesex County Bergen County Hudson County Farrington Lake—North Brunswick (3) Hackensack River—Lake Tappan to Harriot Hooks Creek Lake—Cheesequake State Park (4) Avenue, Harrington Park (4) West Hudson County Park Pond—Harrison (0) Ireland Brook—Farrington Lake to point 500 ft. Hohokus Brook—Forest Road to Whites Pond (4) Woodcliff Lake—James J. Braddock Park, North upstream of Riva Ave. (2) Indian Lake—Little Ferry (4) Bergen (4) Lake Papaianni—Edison (0) Mill Pond—Park Ridge (3) Lawrence Brook—Dam at Farrington Lake to Pascack Creek—Orchard Street, Hillsdale, to Hunterdon County 2nd RR Bridge (Raritan Railroad) below Main Lake Street, Westwood (4) St., Milltown (4) Amwell Lake—Linvale (3) Saddle River—State line to Dunkerhook Rd., Roosevelt Park Pond—Edison Township (3) Fairlawn (5) Beaver Brook—Clinton Township, entire length Tienekill Creek—Closter, entire length (3) (2) Monmouth County Whites Pond—Waldwick (4) Capoolong Creek—Pittstown, entire length (5) Delaware—Raritan Feeder Canal—Bulls Island Englishtown Mill Pond—Englishtown (3) Burlington County to Hunterdon/Mercer County line (6) Garvey’s Pond—Navesink (3) Hockhockson Brook—Hockhockson Road to Crystal Lake—Willingboro (4) Everittstown Brook—Everittstown, entire length (1) Bridge (northbound) Laurel Pond—Mt. Laurel (3) (5) Rancocas Creek, Southwest Br.—Medford, Mill Frenchtown Brook—Frenchtown, entire length (2) Holmdel Park Pond—Holmdel (3) Street Park to Branch St. Bridge (4) Mac’s Pond—Manasquan (0) Sylvan Lake—Burlington (3) Hakihokake Creek—Holland Township, entire length (2) Manasquan Reservoir—Howell Township (3) Mingamahone Brook—Farmingdale, Hurley Camden County Lockatong Creek—Kingwood Township, entire length (5) Pond Road to (5) Haddon Lake—Audubon (0) Mulhockaway Creek—Pattenburg, source to Mohawk Pond—Red Bank (4) Oak Pond—Sicklerville (4) Spruce Run Reservoir (5) Pine Brook—Tinton Falls, Jersey Central Rowands Pond—Clementon (4) Neshanic River—Kuhl Road to Hunterdon Railroad to Hockhockson Brook (2) County Route 514 (2) Shadow Lake—Red Bank (3) Cape May County Rockaway Creek—Readington Township, entire Shark River—Hamilton, Route 33 to Remsen Dennisville Lake—Dennisville (3) length (4) Mill Road (5) West Pond—Cape May Court House (4) Rockaway Creek, S. Br.—Lebanon to Spring Lake—Spring Lake (3) Whitehouse, entire length (5) Takanassee Lake—Long Branch (4) Cumberland County —Lebanon (3) Topenemus Lake—Freehold (3) Bostwick Lake—Friesburg (3) Spring Mills Brook—Spring Mills, entire length Yellow Brook—Heyers Mill Road to Cohansey River—Dam at Seeleys Pond to (2) Muhlenbrink Rd., Colts Neck Township (2) Powerline above Sunset Lake, Bridgeton (4) Spruce Run—Glen Gardner and Lebanon Giampietro Park Lake—Vineland (3) Township, entire length (5) Morris County Mary Elmer Lake—Bridgeton (3) Spruce Run Reservoir—Clinton (3) Beaver Brook—Rockaway, entire length Maurice River—Willow Grove Lake Dam to Sydney Brook—Sydney, entire length (1) Burnham Park Pond—Morristown (4) Sherman Ave, Vineland (4) Wickecheoke Creek—Covered Bridge, Drakes Brook—Flanders, entire length (3) Shaws Mill Pond—Newport (3) Sergeantsville to Delaware River (2) Hibernia Brook—Hibernia, entire length (5) India Brook—Mountainside Ave. to Rt. 24, Essex County Mercer County Ralston, entire length (5) Branch Brook Park Lake—Newark (4) Assunpink Creek—Assunpink Site 5 Dam Lake Hopatcong—Lake Hopatcong (3) Clarks Pond—Bloomfield (0) upstream of Rt. 130 Bridge to Carnegie Rd., Lake Musconetcong—Netcong (3) Diamond Mill Pond—Millburn (3) Hamilton Twp. (4) Mill Brook—Center Grove, entire length (2) Verona Park Lake—Verona (4) Colonial Lake—Lawrence Township (3) Mt. Hope Pond—Mt. Hope (3) Delaware Raritan Canal—Mulberry St., Trenton Passaic River—White Bridge to Dead River (4) Gloucester County to Alexander St., Princeton (4) Pompton River—Pequannock Township (see Greenwich Lake—Gibbstown (3) Delaware Raritan Feeder Canal— Passaic Co.) (4) Grenloch Lake—Turnersville (3) Hunterdon/Mercer County line to Upper Russia Brook—Jefferson Twp., Ridge Rd. to Lake Harrisonville Lake—Harrisonville (3) Ferry Road Bridge (6) Swannanoa (2) 8 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST Speedwell Lake—Morristown (4) Papakating Creek, W. Br.—Libertyville, entire Whippany River—Tingley Road, Morris Twp. to length (2) Ridgedale Ave., Morristown (2) Pond Brook—Middleville, entire length (5) Roy Spring Brook—Stillwater, entire length (1) Ocean County Saw Mill Lake— State Park (3) Lake Shenandoah—Lakewood, Ocean County Shimers Brook—Montague Twp., entire length Park (3) (2) Prospertown Lake—Prospertown (3) Silver Lake—Hamburg Mountain WMA (0) Passaic County Stony Lake— (3) Swartswood Lake—Swartswood (3) Barbours Pond—West Paterson (3) Trout Brook—Middleville, entire length (2) Clinton Reservoir—Newark Watershed (3) Tuttles Corner Brook—Stokes State Forest, entire Monksville Reservoir—Hewitt (3) length (2) Oldham Pond—North Haledon (3) Waywayanda Lake—Vernon (3) Pequannock River—Route 23, Smoke Rise to Paterson—Hamburg Turnpike, Pompton Union County Lakes (6) Green Brook—Route 527, Berkeley Heights to Pompton Lake—Pompton Lakes (3) Route 22, Scotch Plains (2) Pompton River—Pompton Lake to Newark- Lower Echo Park Pond—Mountainside (3) Pompton Turnpike (4) Milton Lake—Madison Hill Road Bridge to Ringwood Brook—State line to Sallys Fond, Milton Lake Dam, Rahway (4) Ringwood Park (5) Rahway River—I-78 bridge, Springfield to St. UBC Shepherd Lake—Thunder Mountain, Ringwood George Ave. (Route 27), Rahway (4) Borough (3) Seeleys Pond—Berkeley Heights (3) Salem County Warinanco Park Pond—Roselle (0) Camera Harrisonville Lake—Harrisonville (3) Warren County Maurice River—Willow Grove Lake Dam to Barkers Mill Brook—Vienna, entire length (1) Sherman Avenue, Vineland (4) Beaver Brook—Silver Lake Dam to Pequest Ready Schadlers Sand Wash Pond—Pennsgrove (3) River (4) Somerset County Blair Creek—Hardwick Center to Blair Lake (2) Blair Lake—Blairstown (3) 1/3 page ad Harrison Brook—Liberty Corner, entire length Buckhorn Creek—Roxburg, entire length (2) (1) Columbia Lake and Gatehole—Knowlton Twp. Lamington River—Rt. 523 (Lamington Road) at (3) Burnt Mills to Jct. with the North Branch of Furnace Brook—Oxford, entire length (2) (4) Furnace Lake—Oxford (3) Middle Brook, E. Br.—Martinsville, entire length Honey Run—Swayzes Mill Road to Route 519, (2) Hope Township (2) Passaic River—White Bridge to Dead River (4) Jacksonburg Creek—Jacksonburg, entire length Peapack Brook—Peapack, entire length (5) (2) Raritan River—Jct. of Raritan River N. Br., and S. Lopatcong Creek—Route 519 to South Main Br., to Rt. 206 bridge (4) Street, Phillipsburg (5) Rock Brook—Zion, entire length (1) —Stewartsville (1) Spooky Brook Park Pond—Franklin (0) Mountain Lake—Buttzville (3) Pohatcong Creek—Mt. Bethel to Route 31 (2) Sussex County Pophandusing Creek—Oxford Road, Hazen to Alms House Pond—Myrtle Grove, Hampton Delaware River (2) Twp., (3) Roaring Rock Brook—Brass Castle, entire length Andover Junction Brook—Andover, entire (2) length (2) Trout Brook—Hackettstown, entire length (2) Biers Kill—Shaytown, entire length (2) Trout Brook—Hope, entire length (2) Big Flat Brook, Upper—Saw Mill Lake, High White Lke—Hardwick(1) Point State Park to 100 ft. above Steam Mill Bridge on Crigger Road, Stokes St. Forest (4) Blue Mountain Lake—Delaware Water Gap NRA (3) What Does This Canistear Reservoir—Newark Watershed (3) Logo Mean to You? Clove River—jct. of Route 23 and Mt. Salem Rd. to Route 565 bridge (5) Cranberry Lake—Byram Township (3) Every time you purchase fishing equipment, you Culvers Lake Brook—Frankford Twp., entire contribute to the enhancement of sportfisheries length (5) throughout the United States. Each year, in addition Dry Brook—Branchville, entire length (3) to license fees, U.S. anglers contribute nearly $300 mil- lion to sport fisheries enhancement projects across the Franklin Pond Creek—Hamburg Mt. W.M.A., nation. Most do this unknowingly through user fees entire length (5) collected through the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Glenwood Brook—Lake Glenwood to State line Restoration program. (2) It was in 1950 that the original Sport Fish Lake Aeroflex—Andover (3) Restoration (or Dingell-Johnson Act) was passed. This Lake Hopatcong—Lake Hopatcong (3) legislation, supported by the sporting community and Lake Musconetcong—Netcong (3) the industry, is still in effect. It applies a Lake Ocquittunk—Stokes State Forest (3) 10-percent manufacturers excise tax to fishing rods, Little Flat Brook—Sandyston Twp., entire length reels and creels as well as artificial lures, baits and (5) flies. The money collected through this tax or “user Little Swartswood Lake—Swartswood (3) fee” is specifically earmarked for states and is to be Lubbers Run—Byram Township, entire length used only for projects that enhance sport fishing. (5) New Jersey anglers can be proud of the contribu- Neldon Brook—Swartswood, entire length (2) tion they make to the enhancement and conservation Papakating Creek—Plains Road bridge to Route of both our own and the nation’s sportfish popula- 565, Pellettown (2) tions.

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 9 TROUT FISHING REGULATIONS - 2000

TROUT - GENERAL (BROOK, BROWN, RAINBOW & LAKE TROUT AND HYBRIDS THEREOF) SEASON MIN. SIZE DAILY LIMIT EXCEPTIONS January 1 to March 19 7 inches 4 1) Waters with in-season stocking closures are closed to fishing 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days listed for stocking (see listing below). March 20 to April 8 at 8 a.m. Fishing prohibited on all 2) Special regulation areas (wild trout streams, year round & seasonal trout waters listed for stocking conservation areas, fly fishing & no kill areas, trophy & holdover trout lakes). 3) Lk. Hopatcong, Prospertown Lake, Manasquan Res., Farrington Lake, Lake April 8 at 8 a.m. to May 31 7 inches 6 Shenandoah and Spruce Run Res. - fishing is permitted during the period Mar. 20 to April 8 at 8 a.m. All trout caught during this period must immediately be released. June 1 to December 31 7 inches 4 4) Greenwood Lk. & Delaware River - see separate regulations for Boundary Waters. TROUT STOCKED WATERS WITH CLOSED IN-SEASON STOCKING DATES Closed to fishing 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on dates listed for stocking, including all tributaries, for a distance of 100 ft. from the main channel Manasquan River - Rt. 9 bridge downstream to Bennetts bridge, Manasquan WMA Metedeconk River, N/Br. - Aldrich Rd. bridge to Ridge Ave. MONDAYS Metedeconk River, S/Br. - Bennetts Mill dam to twin wooden foot bridge, opposite Lake Park Blvd. on South Lake Drive, April 10, 17, 24 Lakewood May 1, 8, 15, 22 Rockaway River - Longwood Lk. dam (Jefferson Twp) to Jersey City Reservoir in Boonton Toms River - Rt. 528, Holmansville, to confluence with Maple Root Branch, and Rt. 70 bridge to Rt. 571 bridge Wallkill River - Lake Mohawk dam to Rt. 23, Hamburg

TUESDAYS April 11, 18, 25 Pohatcong Creek - Rt. 31 to Delaware River May 2, 9, 16, 23 Raritan River, S/Br. - Budd Lk. dam to jct. with N/Br. Raritan River WEDNESDAYS April 12, 19, 26 Raritan River, N/Br. - Peapack Rd. bridge in Far Hills to jct. with S/Br. Raritan River May 3, 10, 17, 24 Black River - Rt. 206, Chester to the posted Black River Fish & Game Club property at the lower end of THURSDAYS Paulinskill River - and E/Br. and W/Br. - Limecrest RR spur bridge on E/Br., Sparta Twp., and Warbasse Jct. Rd. to (Rt. 663) on April 13, 20, 27 W./Br, Lafayette Twp., to Columbia Lake (Exception: E/Br open for fishing but subject to year-round trout conservation area May 4, 11, 18, 25 regs) Ramapo River - State line to Pompton Lk. (including Potash Lake) FRIDAYS Big Flat Brook - 100 ft. above Steam Mill bridge on Crigger Rd. in Stokes S.F. to Delaware River April 14, 21, 28 Musconetcong River - Lk. Hopatcong dam to Delaware R. including all mainstream impoundments except for Lk. Musconetcong May 5, 12, 19, 26 Pequest River - source downstream to Delaware River Wanaque River - Greenwood Lk. dam to jct. with Pequannock River, excluding Wanaque Res., Monksville Res. and Lk. Inez TROUT STOCKED WATERS WITHOUT CLOSED IN-SEASON STOCKING DATES Consult pages 8 and 9 for a complete list. WILD TROUT STREAMS SEASON MIN. SIZE DAILY LIMIT RESTRICTIONS (in effect year round) April 8 at 8 a.m. to Sept. 15 7 inches 2 1) Only artificial lures may be used. (see # 3) 2) Possession or use of bait (live or preserved) or any substance (natural or synthetic) that contains a concentration of bait scent is prohibited. Jan. 1 to April 8 at 8 a.m. Catch & Release Only & Sept. 16 to Dec. 31 3) The minimum size for brown trout in Van Campens Bk. & Pequannock R. is 12 inches. Bear Creek (Southtown) Indian Grove Brook Pequannock River (Newark, Morris Co.) Bear Brook (Mahwah) (Bernardsville) Watershed, Oak Ridge Rd. Tetertown Brook (Tetertown) Black Brook (Clinton WMA) Ledgewood Brook (Ledgewood) bridge downstream to Railroad Trout Brook (Hacklebarney S.P.) Burnett Brook (Ralston) Little York Brook (Little York) bridge immediately upstream Turkey Brook (Mt. Olive) Cold Brook (Oldwick) Lomerson Brook (Pottersville) of Charlottesburg Res.) Van Campens Brook (Delaware Dark Moon Brook (Johnsonburg) Merrill Creek (Stewartsville) Rhineharts Brook (Hacklebarney Water Gap Nat’l Recreation Dunnfield Creek (Del. Water Gap) Mill Brook (Montague) S.P.) Area) Flanders Brook (Flanders) N/Br. Rockaway Creek Rocky Run (Clinton Twp.) West Brook (source downstream Hances Brook (Penwell) (Mountainville) Stephensburg Creek to Windbeam Club property) Hickory Run (Califon) Parker Brook (Stokes S.F.) (Stephensburg) Willoughby Brook (Clinton Twp.) India Brook (source to Mountain- Passaic River (source to Rt. 202, Stony Brook (Stokes S.F.) side Ave., Mendham) Bernardsville) Stony Brook (Washington Twp., YEAR ROUND TROUT CONSERVATION AREAS SEASON MIN. SIZE DAILY LIMIT RESTRICTIONS (in effect year round) January 1 to March 19 15 inches 1 1) Only artificial lures may be used. 2) Possession or use of bait (live or preserved) or any substance (natural or synthetic) March 20 to April 8 at 8 a.m. Catch & Release Only that contains a concentration of bait scent is prohibited. 3) Fishing is permitted during the in-season stocking closures which apply to the river. April 8 at 8 a.m. to Dec. 31 15 inches 1 (see # 3) All trout caught during these periods must be immediately released. Paulinskill River, E/Br. (Sussex County) - from the Limecrest railroad spur bridge downstream to its confluence with the W/Br. Paulinskill at Warbasse Jct. (approx. 2.25 miles) S/Br. Raritan River (Morris County) - a section of river, known locally as the Claremont Stretch, extending from the downstream end of the posted Anglers Anonymous property downstream to its junction with Electric Brook (approx. 1.1 miles) Toms River (Ocean County) - the downstream end of Riverwood Pk. in Dover Twp, defined by markers, downstream to the Rt. 571 bridge (approx. 1 mile)

10 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST SEASONAL TROUT CONSERVATION AREAS

SEASON MIN. SIZE DAILY LIMIT RESTRICTIONS January 1 to March 19 15 inches 1 1) Only artificial lures may be used. March 20 to midnight April 7 Catch & Release Only 2) Possession or use of bait (live or preserved) or any substance (natural or synthetic) that contains a concentration of bait scent is prohibited. April 8 (12:01 am to 8 am) Fishing Prohibited 3) Pequest R. - fishing is not permitted during the first six in-season stocking closure April 8 at 8 a.m. to May 21 dates. Fishing is permitted during the last in season stocking closure date (May 26), Gear restrictions do not apply 7 inches 6 but all trout caught between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. must be immediately released. May 22 to Dec. 31 15 inches 1 Pequannock River (Morris/Passaic Counties) - Rt. 23 bridge at Smoke RIse downstream to the Rt. 23 bridge at Smith Mills (approx. 1.2 miles) Pequest River (Warren County) - from the Conrail Railroad bridge located upstream of the Pequest Trout Hatchery Access Rd. downstream to Rt. 625 (Pequest Furnace Rd.) bridge (approx. 1 mile) FLY FISHING AREAS

SEASON MIN. SIZE DAILY LIMIT RESTRICTIONS

January 1 to March 19 7 inches 4 1) Only artificial flies are allowed, which are expressly limited to dry flies, wet flies, March 20 to April 8 at 8 a.m. Fishing not permitted bucktails, nymphs and streamers. Expressly prohibited are metal, plastic, or wooden April 8 at 8 a.m. to lures, plugs, spinners, and flies with spinners attached or any multiple-hooked April 17 at 5 a.m. 7 inches 6 device. Spinning reels or any type of angling whereby a fly is cast directly from the Gear restrictions do not apply reel are expressly prohibited. except on Blewett Tract 2) Possession or use of bait (live or preserved) or any substance (natural or synthetic) that contains a concentration of bait scent is prohibited. April 17 at 5 a.m. to May 31 7 inches 6 3) Fishing is not permitted during the in-season stocking closures. June 1 to December 31 7 inches 4

Big Flat Brook (Sussex County) - Rt. 206 bridge downstream to the Roy bridge on Mountain Rd., a distance of approx. 4 miles, except that portion known as the Blewett Tract Blewett Tract - a 0.5 mile portion on the Big Flat Brook clearly defined by markers, which extends from the Three Bridges Rd. to a point upstream of the jct. of the Big Flat Bk. and Little Flat Bk. Raritan RIver, S/Br. (Hunterdon County) - the stretch of water known as the Ken Lockwood Gorge, a distance of approximately 2.5 miles

NO KILL AREA

RESTRICTIONS (in effect year round) Open to fishing year round except 1) Only artificial flies are allowed, which are expressly limited to dry flies, wet flies, bucktails, during the in season stocking closures. nymphs and streamers. Expressly prohibited are metal, plastic, or wooden lures plugs, spin- ners, and flies with spinners attached or any multiple-hooked device. Spinning reels or All trout caught must be immediately released. any type of angling whereby a fly is cast directly from the reel are expressly prohibited. 2) Only single pointed barbless hooks may be used. Musconetcong River (Morris/Warren Counties) - 3) Possession or use of bait (live or preserved) or any substance (natural or synthetic) that Rt. 24 bridge downstream 1 mile to the entrance of contains a concentration of bait scent is prohibited. the river into the Johnson property 4) Fishing is not permitted during the in-season stocking closures. TROPHY TROUT LAKES

LOCATIONS SPECIES SEASON MIN. SIZE DAILY LIMIT brown & rainbow trout January 1 to December 31 15 inches 2 Merrill Creek Reservoir lake trout January 1 to September 15 and December 1 to December 31 15 inches 2 brown & rainbow trout January 1 to December 31 15 inches 2 Round Valley Reservoir lake trout January 1 to September 15 and December 1 to December 31 24 inches 1 HOLDOVER TROUT LAKES

LOCATIONS SPECIES SEASON MIN. SIZE DAILY LIMIT Clinton Reservoir January 1 to March 19 7 inches 2 Lake Aeroflex Lake Wawayanda all trout species March 19 to April 8 at 8 a.m. Catch & Release Only Monksville Reservoir Shepherd Lake April 8 at 8 a.m. to May 31 7 inches 4 Swartswood Lake White Lake June 1 to December 31 7 inches 2 BOUNDARY WATERS

LOCATIONS SPECIES SEASON MIN. SIZE DAILY LIMIT April 8 to September 30 Delaware River all trout species (trout caught at other times must be immediately released) no min. size 5 Greenwood Lake all trout species January 1 to December 31 no min. size 3

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 11 Warm and coolwater fish regulations

Conservation Regulations fish and the minimum length is 12 inches. For all warmwater fishes not Special conservation regulations have been established at Ryker Lake, mentioned above (including but not limited to sunfishes, bullheads, and Sussex County, to protect and maintain the quality of and large- yellow perch), the daily possession limit is 25 fish, exept for Ryker Lake. mouth bass fisheries. (See Conservation Regulations above). For alewife and blueback herring Species Minimum Size Daily Limit the possession limit is 35 fish in aggregate. See special regulations for the Largemouth Bass 15 inches 2 Delaware River and Greenwood Lake on Page 20. Sunfish 7 inches 10 (combined) Yellow perch none 10 Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass The minimum size of largemouth/smallmouth bass is 12 inches, except for Parvin Lake, Assunpink Lake and Delaware Lake (Lunker Bass Lakes) and Ryker Lake where it is 15 inches. The daily creel and possession limit for largemouth/smallmouth bass is 5 in total, except for Parvin Lake, Assunpink Lake and Delaware Lake where it is 3, and Ryker Lake where it is 2. The minimum size limit only on smallmouth bass in Boonton Reservoir is 15 inches with a creel limit of 3. During the period of April 15 through June 15, the possession of all bass is prohibited and all bass caught shall be immediately returned to the water unharmed. Striped Bass It is illegal to take, catch or kill any striped bass from or in any fresh waters of this state by means of a net of any description or by any method other than angling with a hook and line. It is illegal to possess any striped bass, or parts of a striped bass from which the head and/or tail has been removed (other than while in prepara- tion or being served as food), which is less than the legal minimum size. The minimum length for striped bass taken from freshwater is 28 inches. The daily creel and possession limit shall be 2. Striped bass may not be taken or possessed during the following peri- ods: Striped Bass Closed Seasons Jan 1-Feb 28—All waters except the Atlantic Ocean from 0-3 miles off- shore. April 1-May 31—Delaware River and tributaries from Trenton Falls down- stream to the boundary between New Jersey and Delaware. The State of Delaware also has a closed season in the Delaware River during this time between the northern boundary of NJ and Delaware, down- stream to the south jetty of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. In this area, the entire Delaware River is under the jurisdiction of the State of Delaware. Striped Bass Bonus Fish Program The Striped Bass Bonus Fish Program applies to New Jersey’s marine and estuarine waters up to the freshwater fishing license line. An application for fish possession cards may be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed, #10 envelope to NJ FG&W, Striped Bass Fish Program, PO Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241. For a list of Striped Bass Bonus Program Check Stations, call 609-748-2020. Striped Bass Hbrid The minimum length for striped bass x white bass hybrid is 16 inches and the daily creel and possession limit is 2, except for the Raritan River downstream of the Duke Island Park dam where the minimum length is 28 inches and the daily creel and possession limit is 2. Walleye The daily creel and possession limit for walleye is 3, statewide, including the Delaware River. The minimum length is 18 inches. A closed season is in effect from March 1, 2000 to April 30, 2000 except for the Delaware River where there is no closed season. Other Warmwater/Coolwater Fishes For tiger musky and muskellunge the daily possession limit is 2 fish in aggregate, and the minimum length is 30 inches (except for Echo Lake, Newark Watershed and Greenwood Lake where the minimum length is 36 inches and the daily limit is 1 fish; the minimum length for muskellunge in Mountain Lake, Warren Co., is 40 inches). For northern pike, the daily possession limit is 2 fish, and the minimum length is 24 inches. For chain pickerel, the daily possession limit is 5 fish. There is a minimum length of 15 inches at Lakes Hopatcong, Swartswood and Hammonton only. For black and white crappie, the daily possession limit is 10 fish and the mini- mum length is 8 inches. For channel catfish the daily possession limit is 5

12 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST Freshwaters where a license is required to fish with handline, rod and line or long bow and arrow Listed by county and alphabetically by name of water. A license is required upstream of each location.

ATLANTIC COUNTY Oranoken Creek–Whitecar Mill, North of Beaver Dam Long Swamp Creek–Washington Street Bridge, Toms Absecon Creek–Dam at Lower Atlantic City Reservoir Oyster Creek–None–all saline water River –Power lines at confluence of Riggins Ditch–Route 47 Manahawkin Creek–Dams for Manahawkin W.M.A. Gravelly Run Sow and Pigs Branch Nantuxent–None–all saline impoundments bayside Middle River–None–all saline water water Metedeconk River–Rt. 70 Bridge, Laurelton Mullica River–Line between Seventh Ave., Sweetwater, Stow Creek–Buckhorn Rd. Bridge, Jericho Mill Creek–Mouth of Creek at lagoons in Beach Haven and ramp at Crowleys Landing Straight Creek–None–all saline water West Nacote Creek–Port Republic Dam West Creek–100 ft. below West Creek Lake Dam Mill Creek–Pine Beach–Ocean Gate Road Patcong Creek–Bargaintown Lake Dam (Pickle Factory Pond) Oyster Creek–Route 9 South River–Power lines immediately below Route 50 ESSEX COUNTY Parkers Run–None–all saline water Tuckahoe River–First northerly tributary downstream Passaic River–Erie Railroad Bridge between Newark Potters Creek–None–all saline water of Rt. 49 Bridge (McNeals Branch) (at Verona Ave.) and Kearny Stouts Creek–None–all saline water BERGEN COUNTY Peddie Ditch–None–all saline water Stouts Creek S. Br.–Bayside East Parkway Hackensack River–Cedar Lane Bridge between GLOUCESTER COUNTY Toms River–Garden State Parkway, Northbound Bridge Hackensack and Teaneck Big Timber Creek–Required whole length Tuckerton Creek–Dam at Route 9 Hudson River–None–all saline water Delaware River–Commodore Barry Bridge at Waretown Creek–Route 9 Passaic River–Required whole length Bridgeport West Creek–Route 9 BURLINGTON COUNTY Mantua Creek–Required whole length PASSAIC COUNTY Assiscunk Creek–Required whole length Oldmans Creek–Route I-295 Bridge License Required on All Waters Bass River State–Fir Bridge on Stage Road in Bass Creek–Required whole length SALEM COUNTY River State Forest Woodbury Creek–Required whole length Alloway Creek–Route 540 Bridge at Alloway Batsto River–Required whole length HUDSON COUNTY Black Ditch–None–all saline water Blacks Creek–Required whole length Hackensack River–None–all saline water Delaware River–None–all saline water Crosswicks Creek–Required whole length Hudson River–None–all saline water Fishing Creek–None–all saline water Delaware River–Required whole length Passaic River–Railroad bridge between Newark (at Hope Creek–None–all saline water Mullica River–Line between Seventh Ave., Sweetwater, Verona Ave.) and Kearny Mad Horse Creek–None–all saline water and ramp at Crowleys Landing Mill Creek–None–all saline water Pennsauken Creek–Required whole length HUNTERDON COUNTY Oldmans Creek–Route I–295 Southbound Bridge License Required on Delaware River and all other Pompeston Creek–Required whole length Salem River–Dupont Dam near Cedar Crest Manor waters Rancocas Creek–Required whole length Salem Canal–Dam at Deepwater Swedes Run–Required whole length MERCER COUNTY Stow Creek–Buckhorn Rd. Bridge, Jericho Wading River–Charcoal Landing, Chips Folly License Required on Delaware River and all other Straight Ditch–None–all saline water Campground waters SOMERSET COUNTY CAMDEN COUNTY MIDDLESEX COUNTY License Required on all waters License Required on Delaware River and all other Cheesequake Creek–Dam at Cheesequake Lake, SUSSEX COUNTY waters Cheesequake State Park Licensed Required on Delaware River and all other Lawrence Brook–N.J. Turnpike Bridge, East waters CAPE MAY COUNTY Brunswick Bidwells Creek–None–all saline water UNION COUNTY Raritan River–Landing Lane Bridge, New Brunswick Elizabeth River–West Grand St., Elizabeth Cedar Swamp Creek–None–all saline water South River–Route 527 Bridge (New Brunswick Old Dennis Creek–None–all saline water Great Ditch–None–all saline water Bridge Tpk.) Morses Creek–Old Morses Mill Rd. East Creek–100 ft. below East Creek Lake Dam, Woodbridge River–N.J. Turnpike Bridge Eldora Oyster Creek–None–all saline water Tuckahoe River–First northerly tributary downstream MONMOUTH COUNTY Peddie Ditch–None–all saline water of lower Rt. 49 Bridge (McNeals Br.) Black Creek–Spillway at Ocean Rd. Piles Creek–None–all saline water West Creek–100 feet below West Creek Lake Dam Branchport Creek–Mouth of Turtle Mill Brook Rahway River–Lawrence St. (Rt. 514), Rahway (Pickle Factory Pond) Deal Lake–Top of Dam WARREN COUNTY Hockhockson (Pine) Brook–Garden State Parkway License Required on Delaware River and all other CUMBERLAND COUNTY Northbound Bridge waters Andrews Creek–None–all saline water Little Silver Creek–Little Silver Creek Brook Back Creek–None–all saline water Manasquan River–Bennetts Bridge, Manasquan Cedar Creek–100 ft. downstream of Cedar Lake Dam Wildlife Management Area Cohansey River–Rt. 49 Bridge at Bridgeton Matawan Creek–Lefferts Lake Dam IMPORTANT FOOTNOTES: Dividing Creek–Route 555 Bridge Oceanport Creek–Mouth of Husky Brook 1. Absence of a river, creek, brook Fishing Creek–None–all saline water Parkers Creek–Mouth of Parkers Creek Brook Fortescue Cr./Branch of Oranoken Cr.–None–all saline or other waterway from this list Shark River–Remsen Mills Road does not make it exempt from water Swimming River–Swimming River Road Bridge Manumuskin Creek–Required whole length Wreck Pond Creek–Rt. 71 Bridge requiring a license to fish the Maurice River–Mouth of Manumuskin Creek near Port freshwaters. Elizabeth MORRIS COUNTY 2. Names of waters conform to License Required on all waters Menantico Creek–Required whole length those given on the United States Mill Creek–Tributary of Cohansey–Route 553 Bridge, OCEAN COUNTY Geological Survey 7.5 Minute Fairton Beaver Dam Creek–Route 88 Topographic Series Maps. Muskee Creek–S. side of bridge on Weathersby Road Cedar Creek–Route 9 Nantuxent Creek (Pages Run)–Route 553 north of Cedar Run–Route 9 Frames Corner Dinner Point Creek–None–all saline water Double Creek–None–all saline water Forked River–All branches Route 9 Gunning River–None–all saline water Jakes Branch–Above Atlantic City Blvd. Jeffreys Creek–Ocean Gate Road to Ocean Gate Kettle Creek–Route 549 Lake of the Lilies–Entire lake

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 13 New and Improved Freshwater Artificial Habitat ABU • DAIWA • PENN By Hugh M. Carberry, Principal Fisheries Biologist SEEKER • LAMIGLAS HOPKINS BOMBER YO-ZURI RAPALA • LUNKER

There is nothing new about adding artificial structure. The total cost of materials to construct fish habitats to lakes, and ponds. one pyramid is $4.00. Anglers have done this for years to increase There are numerous benefits of the pyramid catch rates and provide additional habitat for structures that were lacking in previous designs. fishes. Over the last decade, the Division of Perhaps the greatest benefit is these structures Fish, Game and Wildlife has added artificial are retrievable. After three years the Division fish habitats in freshwater lakes as means of will return to the deployment sites and bring up increasing angler catch rates. Synthetic materi- the structures back to the surface with a grap- als such as car tires and PVC pipe, and natural pling hook. Additional hardwood branches will materials such as evergreen trees and brush be attached and the structures will be re- (732) 899-3506 piles were used as the attraction component of deployed. 2621 Bridge Avenue these structures. The Division learned a great Another benefit with the pyramid structures deal over this period and has developed an is that a large portion of the attraction compo- Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 artificial habitat that quickly draws in fishes. nent is kept off the bottom. With brush piles This structure, known as a pyramid, is retriev- and evergreen trees, the attraction material rots able, easy to deploy, shows up nicely on an down and the height of the structure becomes Largest selection electronic depth sounder, and is inexpensive to progressively smaller. This reduction in height make. makes these structures less effective over time. of Although structures constructed of synthetic The steel chassis of the pyramid keeps the materials such as car tires and PCV pipe draw branches off the bottom which greatly increases fresh & saltwater largemouth bass and black crappies, our obser- the effectiveness. vations indicate that structures composed of Another desirable feature of the pyramids is tackle in the state natural materials are more effective. There are that they show up strongly on electronic fish two necessary ingredients for a structure to be finders. The reason for this is the hollow core of effective: a large surface area and the ability to the structure. As the sound wave from the trans- maintain algae and aquatic plant growth. ducer passes through the structure, it speeds up Structures composed of synthetic materials do through the core area. The return signal to the draw fishes but the aquatic plant and algae transducer provides a realistic image of the OVER growth is usually limited. Natural materials structure on the depth sounders display. The provide more attachment sites for algae growth. pyramids are lightweight, easily deployed and 500 REELS In the marine environment, structures com- go down perfectly every time. Divers are not posed of car tires and other synthetics are very required to deploy these structures, and they are 2000 RODS effective because they quickly become encrust- just as easily deployed when the lake is full as 10,000 LURES ed with barnacles, sponges, and other inverte- when the lake level is low. brate life. Yet in freshwater lakes, growth is lim- Much has been learned about freshwater arti- IN STOCK ited to algae and aquatic plants. ficial habitats over the last decade. The Division The pyramid structure is composed of steel has replaced former inferior designs with these rods, cinderblocks, and hardwood branches “new and improved” structures. Our cost-effec- (see picture). The steel rods are welded together tive pyramids quickly draw freshwater fishes into a four-sided pyramid (three feet wide at creating exciting, new fishing opportunities. LIVE & FROZEN the base and four feet high at the apex). At the base of the pyramid, four 16 inch steel rods are To obtain more information on lakes and BAIT welded vertically to accommodate two 8” x 8” reservoirs where the Division has introduced x 16” cinder block weights. Once this chassis is artificial habitat structures please contact: completed, branches from hardwood trees such North - Lebanon Fisheries as oaks and maples are attached to this infra- Laboratory (908) 236-2118 OPEN 24 HOURS structure via stainless steel wire. The hardwood South - Southern Region Fisheries Office branches are the attraction component of the (856) 629-4950 EVERYDAY MAY - OCTOBER FREE !! FRESH & SALT WATER TOURNAMENTS OVER $5,000 IN PRIZES

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.REEL-LIFE.COM SHAKESPEARE • PINNACLE • SHIMANO • QUANTUM • MARTIN • LOOMIS CROIX SHAKESPEARE • PINNACLE SHIMANO QUANTUM MARTIN BERKLEY • STREN

14 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST Green Co. Enterprises Inc. Introduces “BEST DAMN FISH STRINGER IN THE WORLD” Its what it says it is “ Best Damn FISH STRINGER IN THE WORLD”

ORDER NOW!

Now Just $9.95 Each or Buy 3 and Get 1 FREE $29.85 (Internet Only)

GREAT GIFT FOR ANY ANGLER FOR ANY OCCASION!!

To Order Call Toll Free: (800) 589-2876 (pin #03)

VISA, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express & Discover Cards Welcome! Order on the web: toyourdoorsports.com (pin #6254) www.bestdamnfishstringer.com

For this and other great products (Hook Tamer) visit our website @ www.bestdamnfishstringer.com The BEST selections at the LOWEST prices... GUARANTEED! NOW OPEN! NOW OPEN! COUPON VALID THROUGH 11/30/2000 NEW Deptford NEW Burlington Area Location Area Location Bring in your 399 Almonesson Rd. Town Crossing Deptford, NJ 08096 2703 Rt. 541 609.384.8533 Towne Crossing, #4 fishing reel & Burlington Twp., NJ 08016 FREE LINE we’ll put on 609.747.0400 OTHER NEW JERSEY LOCATIONS: WINDING!up to 300 yards •Moorestown Mall 609.802.1225 ® •Mays Landing 609.407.1711 of BERKLEY Trilene FREE! STORE HOURS: •Sun. 11am to 6pm Limit one reel per customer per visit. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or be used on layaways, gift certificates or prior purchases. Cannot be used for online purchases at dsports.com. Sorry, no rainchecks. Coupon effective through 11/30/2000 •Mon.-Fri. 10am to 9:30pm •Sat. 9am to 9:30pm You can e-mail us with any comments regarding service at [email protected] or call our toll free number at 1.888.737.8344

15% OFF First Order www.toyourdoorsports.com To Your Door .com SPORTS

The Web’s Best Catch Sign our For All Your Fishing Needs...... Guest Book & enter for FREE tackle!

Cabin Creek Not on the Web? CALL FOR FREE CATALOG 1-877-699-8937 Fine-tuning Warmwater Sea Run Brown Fisheries Regulations Trout Program

by Robert Papson, Principal Fisheries Biologist by Mark Boriek, Principal Fisheries Biologist Special regulations for managing trout (coldwater) fisheries have been used successfully for many years, however, lake-specified and special regula- October 1999 marked the third annual stocking tions for managing warmwater fisheries is relatively new. Generally anglers of this five-year program. A total of 80,645, eight inch brown trout have been stocked in the reshwa- prefer quality size fishes to quantity and are willing to accept more restrictive ter/tidal and brackish portion of the Manasquan regulations to maintain quality fisheries. Nationwide, lake-specific regulations River. We anticipate these trout will migrate out to for bass and especially panfish are becoming more popular. the for one or two years to take advantage of the abundant forage there. In recent years, the Division has acquired a number of small to medium After growing to a size of 2-4 pounds or larger, size lakes and the Bureau of Lands Management wants to ensure that these they will return to the freshwater Manasquan newly acquired lakes will not be “fished down” in a relatively short time. In River in the fall of the year. Although it is doubtful response to this concern and as a result of recent fisheries surveys, two newly the existing water quality will support successful reproduction, the urge to spawn will concentrate acquired Wildlife Management Area (W.M.A.) lakes, Delaware Lake and these fish in the freshwater portion of the Ryker Lake, will be managed under special regulations. These regulations are Manasquan River creating an exciting new fishery. meant to protect and maintain the quality of the panfish and bass fisheries To date there have been nine confirmed catches especially in waters that may be susceptible to over-exploitation. of sea run browns in freshwater and five in salt- water. The largest, caught in the Manasquan River Ryker Lake, a 30-acre impoundment located within the Sparta Mountain at Brice Park near Allenwood, Monmouth County, W.M.A. in Sussex Co., appears to be low to moderately productive based on weighed 6 pounds and was 18 inches long. It had water chemistry and relative abundance of fishes. The lake supports a low to the characteristic silvery color and deep body of a sea run trout. Additionally, its clipped adipose fin moderate abundance of warmwater game and panfish generally dominated indicated that it had been stocked in October, by larger individuals, especially the sunfishes. 1997. The Ernest Schwiebert and Jersey Shore The population structure indices in Ryker Lake suggest that reproduction Chapters of provided financial is limited and exploitation low. Recruitment, especially for sunfish and large- support and assisted in clipping the left pelvic fin mouth bass, appears to be sporadic and limiting. These populations appear to of 1999's fish. be vulnerable to over-exploitation. Fisheries consisting of good numbers of Anglers should report all catches of such trout to quality size sunfish are relatively unusual in the state's smaller public waters. 908-236-2118 or 908-637-4173. Therefore, the following "conservation regulations" are being implemented at Ryker Lake: Species Minimum Size Daily Limit SEA RUN BROWN Largemouth bass 15 inches 2 TROUT Sunfish 7 inches 10 (combined) Yellow perch none 10 Delaware Lake, a 36-acre impoundment located within the Columbia Lake W.M.A. in Warren Co., supports a productive fishery dominated by abundant, moderately fast growing largemouth bass and panfish species. Delaware Lake meets the general criteria for inclusion into the “Lunker Bass The New Jersey Division of Fish Game and Wildlife has stocked Program”, including anticipated moderate to heavy fishing pressure. brown trout in the lower Manasquan River. Fishermen are asked to Delaware Lake joins Assunpink and Parvin Lakes in this program designed to report all catches of brown trout in tidal waters. These fish tend to develop a more silvery coloration, masking most of the body spots, maintain quality largemouth bass fisheries. after an extended time in salt water. The objectives of this program are to improve the quality of bass angling, The future of this program depends to increase the potential for catching trophy bass, to improve the overall bass on these fish being caught and reported. catch rates including catch and release fishing, and to increase the abundance WE NEED YOUR COOPERATION of large bass, particularly those over 15 inches. The “"Lunker Bass” regula- Call the Pequest State Fish Hatchery (908) 637-4173 tions include a 15-inch minimum size and a 3 fish daily creel limit. or The “Lunker Bass Program’s” success is evident by reviewing bass tour- Lebanon Fisheries Lab (908) 236-2118 nament results received by our tournament permit program: Assunpink Lake produced 18 to 25 largemouth bass over 5 pounds each year from 1996-1998. Lake specific regulations are becoming an important management tool in maintaining quality warmwater fisheries, and New Jersey anglers are enjoy- ing the benefits.

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 17 NEW JERSEY Wild Places & Open Spaces WILDLIFE VIEWING GUIDE The NJ Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife is proud to announce the publication of the New Jersey Wildlife Viewing Guide. The publication of the Guide is the culmination of a two year project coordinated by the Division’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program to establish a net- work of viewing sites throughout the state. The Guide beautifully illustrates the rich natural treasures that few people realize exist in the state. Experience the amazing diversity of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats at 87 of the state’s best Wildlife Viewing Areas. The 165 page Guide is full of color photos and illustrations and provides directions to each site and information on site facili- ties, best viewing seasons and which animals and habitats can be seen. Unique to the New Jersey Guide is the addition of Wildlife Diversity Tours. In four regions, expanded information is provided on five sites in each region that when experienced through a 2-3 The NJ Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife is proud to day trip provide a deeper understanding announce the publication of Wild Places & Open Spaces-A and appreciation of the ecosystems and wildlife found in the region. Wildlife Enthusiasts Guide to Finding and Using Public Order yours today by using the order Open Space in the Garden State. The publication, designed form below. Credit card orders can be placed by calling 609/292-9450. similar to a road map, offers the outdoors-person a wealth of The creation of the Wildlife Viewing Guide and the development of a information on locating and exploring New Jersey’s open Watchable Wildlife Program for New Jersey was made possible through spaces in a compact and easy-to-read format. funding from the sale of ‘Conserve Wildlife’ license plates. Wildlife Viewing Guide Order Form Name ______Originally developed as an updated version of the familiar Address ______Guide to Wildlife Management Areas, the publication not City ______State ______Zip _____ only contains valuable information on Division wildlife man- Payable by Credit Card, Check or Money Order for $10.95 agement areas and the variety of wildlife present, but Plus $3.95 S/H to: includes state parks, forests and much more! Showcasing a NJ Division of Fish Game and Wildlife full-color map of New Jersey, more than 700,000 acres of Endangered and Nongame Species Program public open space are highlighted with an accompanying PO Box 400 Ð Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 wildlife activity grid. ___ Visa ___ MC ___ Discover ___ American Express ❑❑❑❑ ❑❑❑❑ ❑❑❑❑ ❑❑❑❑ Order yours today by using the form below. Expires: ❑❑ / ❑❑ Signature: ______Send check or money order made payable to: NJ Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife Wild Places Map P.O. Box 400 Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 Conserve Wildlife License Plates Attn: Carol Nash Support Nongame and Endangered Species Name ______Since 1972, the Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) has worked to protect and restore New ______Jersey’s endangered and threatened wildlife. You can help the program through the Income Tax Check-off and/or through the Conserve Wildlife license plate. Address ______

City ______These attractive $50 license plates let everyone know you believe in conservation, and 80% of your tax- State ______Zip Code______deductible payment goes directly to the ENSP. Personalized Wildlife Plates are also available for $100. Quantity Ordered ______Previously available by mail only, motorists may now (price per map: $4 includes shipping) purchase the plates in person at DMV offices regardless of their current expiration dates. Plates can also be purchased Total Enclosed $ ______from car dealers when buying or leasing a new car.

18 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST The Partnership for Wildlife Volunteerism Platinum Visa® Card

4417 1234 5678 9112 ¡ªª¶ ºº/ºº √ J . W . STEWART

U633 When you carry the Partnership for Wildlife Volunteerism Platinum Visa •Introductory card, you’ll carry more than just another credit card. This is the only Visa card program that helps support important volunteer activities 3.9% conducted by the New Jersey Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife—at no Fixed APR* additional cost to you. It’s an easy way to show your support, because each time you use your card to make a purchase — a contribution will • No Annual Fee automatically be made to supporting Division programs such as “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” and “Take a Kid Hunting”. • Low 9.99% Fixed Annual TO APPLY CALL Percentage Rate • Credit Line Up To 1-800-FIRST-USA $100,000† * The 3.9% introductory rate on purchases and balance transfers is effective for the first five (5) billing cycles following the opening of your account; after that, a 9.99% rate on purchases and balance transfers applies. The APR for for cash advances is 19.99% . If payment is received late once during the introductory period, the rate will adjust to 9.99% on purchases and balance transfers. If payment is received late twice during any six month period, an adjusted APR of 22.99% takes effect on all balances on your account. First USA Bank, N.A. • Balance Transfer will allocate your payment in the manner it deems appropriate including applying your payment to purchase and balance transfer balances before cash advance balances. The annual fee: $0. A minimum monthly Finance Charge of $.50 is payable if any Finance Charge is due. There is a Transaction Fee for ATM cash advances of 2% of the amount of the advance, or use, $10 minimum fee and no maximum fee. There is a Transaction Fee for purchases of wire transfers, money orders and use of convenience checks equal to 2% of the amount Option With No Fee of the purchase or check, but not less than $5. Your account is issued by First USA Bank, N.A., P.O. Box 8658, Wilmington, DE 19899-8658. This information is accurate as of 7/99. This information may have changed after the date. To find out what may have changed, call us toll-free at 1 800-537-6954. † In certain instances, you may receive a Classic card with a credit line up to $5,000. Print Date 7/99

New Jersey Sixteenth Waterfowl Print & Third in a Series of Historic Boats

The 1999 New Jersey waterfowl stamp design features a pair of red- Generations of Baymen utilized this stable workboat for tonging and heads at Barnegat Bay and a baymen’s boat called the Garvey. Design artist raking clams, oystering, crabbing and fishing. Over the years local boat Richard Clifton is an avid hunter of waterfowl and upland game, which builders made modifications and improvements on the original Garvey. Few influences his keen appreciation of and life-like depiction of nature’s beauty of their designs and plans have ever been drawn out on paper. Fathers passed and splendor. He is a native of Milford, the traditional construction secrets and refine- Delaware and has designed an impressive ments to their sons. Today only a few Garvey number of state waterfowl stamps. This is builders still exist. The Garvey has evolved the sixteenth issue of New Jersey water- into a wide, flat-bottomed and very stable utili- fowl stamps and the third in a series of his- ty craft. toric boats. The Garvey or “Baymen’s New Jersey, through an act of the State Boat” is a unique flat-bottomed craft that Legislature, began annually requiring water- traces its origin and name to Jarvis fowl stamps in 1984. The program is adminis- (Gervas) Pharo who settled in the village of tered by the New Jersey Department of West Creek in the early 1700’s. He brought Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, with him a design for a “Punt Boat,” a Game and Wildlife for the purpose of purchas- long, narrow, shallow-draft vessel suitable ing for waterfowl habitat. Proceeds for maneuvering in water often less than from the sale of New Jersey’s duck stamps and two feet deep. In many productive shell prints total over $3,500,000, all to acquire wet- fishing beds in Barnegat Bay, the water lands for waterfowl habitat and public use. To rarely exceeds two to three feet in depth. date, over 11,000 acres of waterfowl habitat Early Garveys were poled, rowed or sailed have been purchased or donated. across the bay. Limited Edition, signed and numbered prints The traditional Garvey is between 14 and 30 feet long and constructed of the Sixteenth New Jersey Waterfowl stamp may be purchased from art of native Atlantic White Cedar. This wood is favored for its insect resistance, dealers. To find the dealer nearest you, contact SPORT’EN ART, Sullivan, durability and light weight. Many other types of boats produce a wake, caus- IL 61951, telephone (toll-free) 1-800-382-5723. ing bank erosion along shallow creeks and sedge islands. The design of Each print includes a resident and non-resident stamp and sells for Garveys allows for the wakes to be dissipated with a noticeably reduced $170.00. Stamps without prints can be purchased directly from the Division force of wave action. of Fish, Game and Wildlife.

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 19 New Jersey Division of Fish Game and Wildlife 2000 Freshwater Fishing Season and Creel Limits

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICES Northern Region: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties...... 908-735-8240 Central Region: Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties...... 609-259-2120 Southern Region: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties ...... 856-629-0555 Operation Game Thief ...... 800-222-0456

BOUNDARY WATERS Angling may be done with 2 rods, each with 1 line, or 2 handlines, or 1 of each. Not more than 3 single hooks or 3 burrs of 3 hooks each may be used per line. New Jersey or Pennsylvania fishing licenses are recognized from shoreline to shoreline. Anglers may launch a boat from either shore, and on return may have in possession any fish which may be legally taken according to the regulations of the state where the landing is made. Pennsylvania residents fishing from the New Jersey shore may have either a NJ nonresident license or a PA resident license. Pennsylvania also enforces a 6 inch minimum and an 8 inch max- imum on American eel.

Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania

SPECIES OPEN SEASONS MINIMUM LENGTH DAILY BAG LIMIT (BOTH DATES INCL.) (POSSESSION LIMIT— 1 DAY’S CATCH) Trout April 8-Sept. 30 no minimum 5 Walleye no closed season 18" 3 Chain pickerel no closed season 12" 5 Muskellunge & hybrids no closed season 30" 2 N. Pike no closed season 24" 2 Largemouth & no closed season 12" smallmouth bass 5 in aggregate Striped bass & March 1-Dec. 31 28" 2 hybrids upstream of Rt. 1 Bridge;

Downstream of March 1-31 & Rt. 1 Bridge June 1-Dec. 31 28" 2 Short-nosed sturgeon illegal to take—endangered species Atlantic sturgeon illegal to take American shad, Hickory shad no closed season no minimum 6 in aggregate All other fresh- no closed season no minimum water species Baitfish* no closed season no minimum 50

*Baitfish including alewife and blueback herring may be taken and possessed for personal use only but not to exceed 50 per day. It is unlawful to use a net of any kind between the hours of 2 p.m. Saturday and 12 midnight on Sunday. Eel weirs for catching carp, catfish, eels and suckers may be operated under permit from the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife at any time of the year and any time of day. See other Delaware River regulations.

Greenwood Lake New York and New Jersey licenses are legal anywhere on the lake. Fishing is permitted 24 hours a day. Bow and arrow fishing for all carp, suckers, herring, catfish and eels is permitted. Ice fishermen may not use more than 5 tip-ups and 2 hand held devices. All ice fishing devices that are not hand held must be plainly marked with the name and address of the angler.

SPECIES OPEN SEASONS MINIMUM LENGTH DAILY BAG LIMIT (BOTH DATES (BOTH DATES (POSSESSION LIMIT— INCLUDED) INCLUDED) 1 DAY’S CATCH) Trout no closed season none 3 Largemouth Jan. 1-April 14, 2000 12" 5 in aggregate & smallmouth and June 16 to bass April 14, 2001

April 15-June 15, 2000 catch & release only

Chain pickerel no closed season 15" 5 Muskellunge no closed season 36" 1 & hybrids Walleye Jan. 1-Feb. 29, 2000 & 18" 3 May 1-Feb. 28, 2001 Channel Catfish no closed season 12" 5 Black & White Crappie no closed season 8" 10 in aggregate All other species no closed season none none

20 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST New Jersey Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife SUMMARY OF 2000 FRESHWATER FISHING REGULATIONS

Species Regulations Open Season Minimum Length Possession Limit (Both Dates Incl.) Brook, brown general* Jan. 1-March 19, 2000 7” 4: 1/1-3/19/00 and after 5/31; & rainbow trout April 8-Dec. 31, 2000 6: 4/8-5/31/00 & hybrids Lake trout Round Valley Res. Jan. 1-Sept. 15 and 24” 1 Merrill Creek Res. Dec. 1, 2000-Sept. 15, 2001 15” 2

Largemouth general** Jan. 1-April 14 and 12” 5 in aggregate & smallmouth bass June 16, 2000-Apr. 14, 2001 (Smallmouth bass in April 15-June 15, 2000 catch & release only Boonton Res. and Lunker Bass Lakes: Jan. 1-April 14 and largemouth bass in Ryker Parvin, Delaware, Assunpink June 16, 2000-Apr. 14, 2001 15” 3 in aggregate Lake see new regulation, Lakes page 12) April 15-June 15, 2000 catch & release only general no closed season 24" N. pike 2 in aggregate Muskellunge & general** no closed season 30” Tiger Muskie Mountain Lake no closed season 40” 1 (Trophy Muskie Lake) Echo Lake (Trophy Muskie Lake) no closed season 36" 1 Chain pickerel general no closed season none 5 Lake Hopatcong, no closed season 15” 5 Swartswood & Hammonton Walleye general Jan. 1-Feb. 29 18” 3 and May 1, 2000- Feb. 28, 2001 Striped bass general no closed season 16” 2 x white bass Raritan River below March 1-Dec. 31, 2000 28” hybrid Duke Island Park dam Channel catfish general no closed season 12” 5 Black & white general no closed season 8” 10 in aggregate crappie Rock bass, white bass, white perch, general*** yellow perch, Sunfish, bullhead (Ryker Lake - see no closed season no minimum 25 in aggregate white catfish, suckers, conservation regulations carp, eels, redfin pickerel page 12) Snapping turtles general Jan. 1-April 30, 2000 no minimum 3 June 16, 2000- April 30, 2001 Bull frogs, green frogs general Jan. 1-April 30, 2000 no minimum 15 in aggregate July 1, 2000-March 31, 2001 Baitfish In waters herein to be stocked with trout during 2000, it is prohibited to net or trap any species of baitfish for the period March 19 to June 15th, except where the taking is otherwise provided for. In 2000 from January 1 to March 18 and after June 15, any species of baitfish may be taken from these waters provided they are limited to 35 per person per day. Any seine used cannot be greater than 10 feet long and 4 feet deep, and any minnow trap used may not be larger than 24 inches long, nor have a funnel mouth greater than 2 inches in diameter. Note: A fishing license or entitlement to fish without a license is required. * See separate regulations for wild trout streams, fly fishing only, trout conservation areas, no kill, holdover trout lakes, trophy trout lakes, Delaware River and Greenwood Lake. ** See separate regulations for Delaware River and Greenwood Lake. ***Eels may not be taken from non-tidal waters by use of eel baskets, fykes or traps of any kind, except that eel weirs may be operated under permit from the division.

Daily permit required for fishing in Newark Watershed Conservation & Development Corp. waters Call (973) 697-2850

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 21 Exceptions to Statewide General Fishing Regulations

Exceptions to the statewide general fishing regulations occur throughout the state. The exceptions listed below may apply to all or part of the waterbody specified. Consult elsewhere in this Digest for individual descriptions of special regulations. Note: Trout stocked waters without closed inseason stocking dates do not generally appear on this list. These waters are listed elsewhere in the Digest and are closed to all fishing during the three week period prior to the opening day of trout season in April (unless otherwise noted as an exception below).

Key to Exceptions BML Broodstock Musky Lake OYR Open Year Round for fishing BW Boundary Water (trout caught during the 3 weeks prior to opening day in April must be released) CPL Chain Pickerel Lake SBL Smallmouth Bass Lake CR Conservation Regulation STCA Seasonal Trout Conservation Area FFA Fly Fishing Areas (trout) TML Trophy Musky Lake HSB Hybrid Striped Bass TSWC Trout Stocked Water having Closed In-season Stocking Dates HTL Holdover Trout Lake TTL Trophy Trout Lake LBL Lunker Bass Lake WTS Wild Trout Stream NK No Kill (trout) YTCA Year Round Trout Conservation Area

List of Exceptions Middlesex County Trout Brook (Hacklebarney WTS Atlantic County Farrington L. - OYR S.P.) - WTS Musconetcong River - Hammonton Lake - CPL Raritan River - HSB Turkey Brook (Mt. Olive) - TSWC Bergen County Monmouth County WTS Parker Brook (Stokes S.F.) - Bear Swamp Brook - WTS Lake Assunpink - LBL Ocean County WTS Ramapo R. - TSWC Manasquan Reservoir - Lake Shenandoah - OYR Paulinskill River - TSWC Manasquan River - TSWC Burlington County OYR Paulinskill, E/Br - TSWC, Manasquan River - TSWC Metedeconk River, N/Br & Delaware River - BW YTCA Metedeconk River, N/Br - S/Br - TSWC Pequest River - TSWC Camden County TSWC Prospertown Lake - OYR Ryker Lake - CR Delaware River - BW Morris County Toms River - TSWC, YTCA Stony Brook (Stokes S.F.) - Cumberland County Black River - TSWC Passaic County Delaware River - BW Boonton Reservoir - SBL Clinton Reservoir - HTL WTS Parvin Lake - LBL Burnett Brook (Ralston) - Echo Lake - TML Swartswood Lake - HTL, Gloucester County WTS Greenwood Lake - BW, CPL Delaware River - BW Flanders Brook - WTS TML Van Campens Brook - WTS Hunterdon County India Brook (Mendham) - Monksville Reservoir - HTL Wallkill River - TSWC Pequannock River - STCA, Black Brook (Clinton WMA) WTS Warren County WTS - WTS Indian Grove Brook Shepherd Lake - HTL Bear Creek - WTS Cold Brook (Oldwick) - (Bernardsville) - WTS Dark Moon Brook Lake Hopatcong - OYR, Wanaque River - TSWC WTS West Brook - WTS (Johnsonburg) - WTS Delaware River - BW CPL Salem County Delaware Lake - LBL Hickory Run (Califon) - Ledgewood Brook - WTS Delaware River - BW Delaware River - BW WTS Lomerson Brook Somerset County Dunnfield Creek (Del. Little York Brook - WTS (Pottersville) - WTS Indian Grove Brook Water Gap) - WTS Musconetcong River - Musconetcong River - (Bernardsville) - WTS Hances Brook (Penwell) - TSWC TSWC, NK Passaic River - WTS Lomerson Brook Raritan River, S/Br - TSWC, WTS Pequannock River - STCA, (Pottersville) - WTS FFA Merrill Creek - WTS WTS Passaic River - WTS Rockaway Creek, N/Br - Merrill Creek Reservoir - Rhineharts Brook Raritan River - HSB WTS TTL (Hacklebarney S.P.) - Raritan River, N/Br & S/Br Rocky Run (Clinton Twp) - Mountain Lake - TML WTS - TSWC WTS Musconetcong River - Raritan River, N/Br - Sussex County Round Valley Reservoir - TSWC, NK TSWC, YTCA Big Flatbrook - TSWC, FFA TTL Raritan River, S/Br - TSWC, Delaware River - BW Paulinskill River - TSWC Spruce Run Reservoir - OY YTCA Lake Aeroflex - HTL Pequest River - TSWC, Willoughby Brook Rockaway River - TSWC Lake Hopatcong - OYR, STCA (Clinton Twp) - WTS Stephensburg Creek - WTS CPL Pohatcong Creek - TSWC Mercer County Stony Brook (Wash. Twp.) - Lake Wawayanda - HTL Van Campens Brook - WTS Delaware River - BW WTS Mill Brook (Montague) - White Lake - HTL 22 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 1999 Hackettstown Fish Tracking Tagged Trout in Hatchery Report Lake Hopatcong

Robert Olsen, Superintendent Patricia L. Hamilton, Principal Fisheries Biologist The big news at the Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery this past We are trying to learn more about the trout fishery at Lake year was the completion of the new intensive culture building. Hopatcong through a trout tagging study. This study, initiated in 1999 This new building will enable hatchery personnel to raise finger- and continuing for several more years, involves the release of tagged ling fish to a larger size before being released, ultimately increas- trout by both the Division and a local angling organization, the Knee ing their survivability in the wild. This will enhance the warm and Deep Club. A percentage of the trout being stocked are tagged prior to cool water fishery already existing throughout the state. their release with a metal tag affixed to their jaw or dorsal fin. Tags are Some examples of the excellent warm and cool water fisheries imprinted with the organization's name and a serial number that iden- that are available to New Jersey anglers was evidenced this past tifies when the fish was stocked. The serial number can also help iden- year during the spring broodstock collection. In the months of tify the species, its size when stocked, and whether it was shore- or March and April, adult coolwater fish are captured in trap nets float-stocked. In 1999, over 10,000 trout were tagged, with a similar and brought back to the hatchery to be spawned. In Budd Lake number anticipated to be tagged in the year 2000. (Morris County) a total of 249 northern pike were captured, with Our study depends upon you, the angler, to report the capture of one large female weighing just over 20 pounds and measuring every tagged trout. Have you fished Lake Hopatcong and caught a 39.2 inches. In Greenwood Lake (Passaic County) a total of 37 tagged trout? Be sure to return the tag to us along with the much- muskellunge were collected, with the largest fish weighing 32.7 needed information. We need to know the date the trout was caught, pounds and measuring 47 inches in length (that’s nearly four foot tag number, species, fish length, and whether you were fishing by boat long!). At Monksville Reservoir (Passaic County) over 200 walleye or shore. Simply stop by one of the tag reporting stations around the were netted, the largest weighing 10.7 pounds (28 inches long). All lake (locations listed below), complete an envelope (be sure to enclose broodfish were returned to their original waters after egg collec- the tag) and drop it in the receptacle. If you return your tag by mail, tion was completed. include the information and be sure to flatten the tag. As an incentive These are just several examples of the fisheries programs that to return tags, fishing-related prizes are being awarded through an are occurring at the Hackettstown Hatchery. In all, thirteen differ- annual lottery sponsored by the Knee Deep Club. ent species of fish were released from the hatchery this past year, With the results from this study we hope to answer the following totaling over 1,600,000 fish. The different species and numbers of questions: which trout species and stocking date provide the best fish released are summarized in the adjacent table. return to the angler's creel; how many holdover trout were caught and One of the more popular game fish stocked by the hatchery is how much did they grow; which stocking method (shore or float) the hybrid striped bass. This species is a cross between a white yields the best catch; and how many trout were caught by shore versus bass and a striped bass and has been established in several of the boat angling? Answers to these questions will guide us in managing larger waters throughout New Jersey. These waters include the lake's trout fishery to its fullest potential. We are counting on Manasquan Reservoir (Monmouth County), Spruce Run Reservoir anglers' support by submitting the requested information about tagged (Hunterdon County) and Lake Hopatcong (Morris County). The trout they catch from Lake Hopatcong. Thanks for your cooperation in current state record is 10 lbs. 14 oz. out of Lake Hopatcong. this important study. The stocking of channel catfish is the hatchery’s most extensive Tag reporting stations can be found outside at these locations: program, with over ninety different water bodies receiving fish boat launch (Hopatcong), Lake's End Marina encompassing all 21 counties. These fish can reach weights in (Landing), Lee’s County Park (Howard Blvd.), Dow’s Boat Rental excess of 30 pounds. (Nolan’s Pt.), and Floraine, Inc. (Brady Rd.) For a complete list of stocked waters indicating where these various fish have been released, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Wildlife Profiles Available Warmwater/Coolwater Stocking List There are limited quantities of New Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Jersey Wildlife Profiles available for sale at Education Center $23.95. The 112-page book features repro- 605 Pequest Road • Oxford, NJ 07863 ductions of 52 full color wildlife paintings This information can also be obtained by visiting our website created for the pages ofNew Jersey at: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw Outdoors Magazine by wildlife artist Carol (Continued on page 34) Decker. Wildlife information and distribution Operation Game maps are included. This is an excellent ref- Thief—Report erence for educators, wildlife enthusiasts Wildlife Violators or libraries. Published by the Division of Fish, The Operation Game Thief (OGT) hotline provides a toll-free Game and Wildlife, the book can be pur- phone line to report violations of laws protecting wildlife. If you know of incidents involving wildlife including the dumping of hazardous, chased through the mail or at the Division’s Trenton office at 501 toxic or solid waste; illegal harvesting of small lobsters; poisoning of birds; and viola- East State Street or the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural tions of deer, wild turkey and endangered species laws, call 1-800-222-0456. If the Resource Education Center on Route 46 in Oxford. To receive a copy information you anonymously provide leads to the issuance of a summons, you may in the mail, send a check payable to the Division of Fish, Game and be eligible for a cash reward. The OGT program is sponsored jointly by the Division Wildlife for $28 (includes postage) to: and the New Jersey Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400.

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 23 1 3 3 2 2 en gland). heir advisories. pulations, but do age. They are the developing gland (hepatopancreas) gland (hepatopancreas) do not eat or harvest do not eat or harvest 3 3 January 2000 Edition 2 2 by area; see below by area see below gland (hepatopancreas) gland (hepatopancreas) striped bass*American lobsters consumption advisories vary do not eat green glandsbluefish (over 6 consumption lbs.), advisories whitevary perch and white catfish do not eat more than do not eat green glands once a week do not eat bluefish (over 6 lbs.), white perch and white catfishblue crab do not eat more than once a week do not eat do not eat green do not eat green channel catfish*American do eel not eat more than one meal every two months White perch FISH AND CRAB ADVISORIES BASED ON PCB, DIOXINS CHLORDANE CONTAMINATION LOCATION SPECIES GENERAL POPULATION HIGH RISK INDIVIDUAL High risk individuals include: infants, children under the age of 15, pregnant women, nursing mothers and women of childbearing advised not to eat any such fish or crabs taken from the designated regions since these contaminant’s have a greater impact on young. No harvest means no taking or attempting to take any blue crabs from these waters. Interim recommendation based on showing research elevated levels of chemical contaminant’s in the blue crab hepatopancreas (gre The State of Pennsylvania and the State of Delaware do not advisories differentiate between General Population and High Risk Po recognize that certain sub-populations may be at a higher exposure and should take additional steps when consuming fish under t (Issued 6/99) NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE Note: local advisoriesmay be more specificfor the same species.See below. COMPLEX BAY NEWARK American eelThis complex includes Newark Bay,Hackensack River downstream of Oradell Arthur Kull, Dam, Kill, tidalKill Van bluefish (over 6 lbs.)portions of all rivers and streams that striped bass*feed into these water bodies and American eel* do not eat more than do not eat more thanPassaic River downstream of Dundee blue crab*Dam and streams that feed into this section of the river. all fish and shellfish*HUDSON RIVER do not eat do not eat more thanHudson River includes the river do not eat do not eat downstream of NY-NJ border once a week (about 4 miles Alpine, above NJ) Bay. do and not Upper eatNew York do not eat or harvest American eel* do not eat once a week blue crab* striped bass* COMPLEX once BAY a week RARITAN do not eat This complex includes the NewJersey portions of Sandy Hook andRaritan bays, the tidal portions of the Raritan River (downstream of the Rt. 1 do not eat more thanbridge in New Brunswick) and the tidal do not eat portions of all rivers and streams that bluefish (over 6 lbs.), white striped bass*feed into these water bodies. do not eat more than perch and white catfish do not eat or harvest COASTALNORTHERN WATERS do not eat more thanThis area includes all coastal waters do fromnot eat south to the Barnegat Inlet once a week striped bass* do not blue eat crab once a week CAMDEN AREA See additional advisories below do not eat more than do not eat once a week This area includes Strawbridge Lake, Pennsauken Creek (north and southbranches) Cooper River and its drainage,Cooper River Lake, Stewart Lake and crustaceans* Newton Lake. once a week all fish, do shellfish not andeat more than RIVER & BAY LOWER do DELAWARE not eat NJ is honoring DE and PA advisories do not eat greenSee additional advisories on other chart. PA toDelaware River Yardley, from includes all tributaries border, the PA/DE do not eatup to the head of tide do not eat American eel once a week Delaware River from the DE/PA border do not south eat to green C & D Canal All finfish Delaware River from the C& D Canal south to the mouth of Delaware bay striped bass* do not eat do not eat Striped bass Channel catfish do not eat do not eat more than one meal a month White catfish For species listed do not eat more that one 8-oz. meal per year * Selling any of these species from designated water bodies is prohibited in New Jersey. 1 2 3 4 • do Do • Eat smaller-sized fish (within Eat smaller-sized • Do not eat the green gland (hepatopancreas). gland (hepatopancreas). Do not eat the green • Christine Todd Whitman, Governor • Christine Robert Todd NJ C. Commissioner, Shinn, Jr., Dept. of Environmental Protection Avoid batter or breading, because they hold in the liquid batter or breading, Avoid • CATCH & RELEASE FISHING CATCH After cooking, discard all liquids. Do not reuse. After cooking, discard IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION HEALTH IMPORTANT • Bake or broil the fish on an elevated rack that allows fats to drain Bake or broil BOUND BROOK INTERIM FISH ADVISORY • Eat a variety of fish from different locations. different Eat a variety of fish from from the waters described above”. This final advisory extends beyond from PREPARATION AND COOKING GUIDELINES FOR FISH UNDER ADVISORIES PREPARATION • A Guide to Health Advisories For Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in New Jersey Waters Eating, selling or taking (harvesting) blue crabs from Newark Bay Complex is prohibited. Eating, selling or taking (harvesting) blue crabs from What you need to know about and crabbing need to know What you Before cooking, remove and do not eat, the organs, head, skin, and the dark fatty tissue along and do not eat, the organs, cooking, remove Before • Other helpful guidelines to reduce exposure to contaminant’s: exposure Other helpful guidelines to reduce Fish are an excellent source of protein, minerals and vitamins and play a role in maintaining a minerals and vitamins play a role of protein, an excellent source Fish are to federal guidelines for dioxin, PCBs, chlordane developed with reference These advisories were Agency Protection classified by the United States Environmental are Dioxin, PCBs and chlordane your health, to these potentially harmful contaminant’s and protect minimize exposure To These charts also contain information about advisories issued by the states of Pennsylvania and August 1998, NJDEPIn length of the issued a final fish consumption advisory for the entire a tagged fish, If you capture Some fish have been tagged as part of ongoing scientific programs. You can reduce the level of PCBs, dioxins and most other chemicals (but not mercury) by properly the level of PCBs, dioxins and most other chemicals (but not mercury) can reduce You Remove green gland (hepatopancreas) before cooking. After cooking, discard the cooking water. the cooking water. After cooking, discard cooking. before gland (hepatopancreas) Remove green in any juices, sauces or soups. gland (hepatopancreas) not use cooking water or green The highest levels of chemical contaminant’s are found in the hepatopancreas, commonly known as found in the hepatopancreas, The highest levels of chemical contaminant’s are taken from gland under the gills. If blue crabs are gland. It is the yellowish green the tomalley or green techniques can be the water bodies other than Newark Bay Complex, following preparation to some contaminant’s: exposure followed to reduce BLUE CRABS: state size regulations), instead of larger fish. Smaller, younger fish have lower levels of contaminant’s fish. Smaller, instead of larger state size regulations), older fish. than larger, which may contain contaminant’s. the back bone, belly and lateral line (sides). to the pan below; do not fry in a pan. healthy, well-balanced diet. Many people enjoy cooking and eating their own catch. However, since well-balanced diet. Many people enjoy cooking and eating their own catch. However, healthy, began to show elevated levels of potentially harmful contaminant’s in certain fish 1982, when research adopted to guide citizens on safe consumption and crabs in some New Jersey waters, advisories were practices. both charts should read You in the aquatic species water bodies listed charts. and mercury going fishing. before thoroughly can pose health risks to the human substances in humans. Mercury cancer-causing as probable nervous system, particularly to developing fetuses. mentioned. the areas and eating the species taken from follow the guidelines below when preparing for specific fish and crabs in each in effect The following charts contain advisories and prohibitions water body as of January 1999. (See the note on advisory updates.) are Canal. These areas River and the Chesapeake Delaware that cover the Delaware Delaware common fishing spots for New Jersey residents. and its tributaries, including New Market Pond Spring Lake. This action follows an Bound Brook interim advisory issued in 1997, when as part of an EPA investigation of the Cornell-Dublier Superfund site in South Plainfield, NJ excessive polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) contamination was This final NJDEP the Bound Brook. identified in the fish collected from advisory warns the public “ not consume any fish of fish testing as a second round to include Spring Lake (tributary the Bound Brook) Bound Brook conducted by EPA level of PCBs in excess the FDA identified All waterways have been action level. and public information on these toxic contaminant’s is available in this other posted accordingly contact the agencies publications. Should you want any additional information concerning this matter, listed below. printed on the tag along with of the tagging agency or program the name and address record for this small rewards offer Many programs number on the tag and date location of capture. contact: or tag and release, information. For additional information on catch and release US Fish & Wildlife Service 1-800-448-8322US Fish & Wildlife American Littoral Society 1-800-8BAYKPR 609-748-2020 NJ Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife NJAssoc. 201-857-2400 Chapter Hudson River Fishermen’s by most advisories and following the cooking cleaning, skinning and trimming species affected fish (see charts at right). do not eat prohibited However, below. recommendations FISH:

24 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST ears old. basspickerelpickerelpickerel do not eat more than once a weekpickerel do not eat do not eat do not eat do more than not once eat a more than weekonce a month pickerel do not eat do more than not once eat a more than weekonce a month pickerel do not eat more than once a month pickerel do not eat more than once a weekpickerel no restrictions do not eat do more than not once eat a more than weekonce a month do not eat do not eat do not eat do more than not once eat a more than weekonce a month pickerel do not eat more than once a do month not eat more than once a month pickerelpickerelpickerel no restrictions do not eat more than once a weekpickerel no restrictions do not eat do more than not once eat a more than weekonce a month pickerel do not eat do more than not once eat a more than weekonce a do month not eat more than once a month pickerel do not eat more than once a do month not eat more than once a month pickerel do not eat more than once a weekpickerel no restrictions do not eat do more than not once eat a more than weekonce a month pickerel do not eat do more than not once eat a more than weekonce a month pickerel do not eat more than once a do month not eat more than once a month pickerel do not eat more than once a monthpickerel no restrictions do not eat more than once a weekpickerel do not eat more than once a week do not eat do not eat more than once a week do not eat more than once a week do not do eat not eat more than once a month do not eat pickerelpickerel do not eat more than once a weekpickerel do not eat more than once a month pickerel do not eat more than once a week no restrictions do not eat more than once a weekpickerel do do not not eat eat more than once a week do not eat more than once a week do not do eat not eat more than once a month bass and pickerel do not eat more than once a weekbass and pickerel do not eat more than once a month do not eat more than once a month do not eat (except those listed below) (except those listed below) LOCATION SPECIES ADVISORY† CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES FOR LARGEMOUTH BASS AND CHAIN PICKEREL FROM NEW JERSEY FRESHWATERS NEW JERSEY STATEWIDEFor all freshwater bodies GENERAL POPULATIONAtlantic City Reservoir HIGH - RISK No Allowed INDIVIDUAL Fishing Big Timber CreekBig Timber Canistear ReservoirClinton ReservoirCranberry Lake Crosswicks CreekCrystal Lake (Burlington County) bass Delaware River (Easton to Trenton) bass to Camden) Delaware River (Trenton See additional advisories above bassLake Carasaljo bass do not eat more than once a week bassLake Hopatcong bass no restrictions bass bass do Manasquan not Reservoireat more than once a weekMerrill Creek Reservoir pickerel do not eat more than once a week do not eat Monksville Reservoir no restrictions do not eat more than once a week do not eat more than once a month do not no eat restrictionsmore than once a week do Rockaway not Rivereat no restrictions no restrictions do not eat more than once a month ReservoirRound Valley bass do not eat more than once a week bassShadow Lake bass do not eat more than once a month bass Spruce Run Reservoir do not eat more than once a week do not eat more than once a week do not eat more than once a weekSwartswood Lake bass do not eat more than once a monthUnion Lake do not eat more than once a week no restrictions bass Reservoir bassWanaque do not eat more than once a week do not eat LakeWilson do not eat Memorial LakeWoodstown do not eat bass do not eat more than once a do weeknot eat more than once a month bass do not eat more than once a month do not eat no restrictions bass† One meal is defined as an eight-ounce serving. • High risk individuals are pregnant women, women planning pregnancy within nursing one mothers year, and children under five y bass bass no restrictions do not eat more than once a week do not eat more than once a month bass no restrictions do not eat more than once a month bass do not eat more than once a week do not eat more than once a month do not eat more than once a month do not eat more than once a week do not eat more than once a week no restrictions do not eat do not eat do not eat more than once a month do not eat more than once a month PINELANDS AREA For all water bodies SITE-SPECIFIC PINELANDS Lake Lenape Mirror Lake ForgeStafford RiverWading SITE-SPECIFIC STATEWIDE Assunpink Creek bass bass bass do not eat more than once a month bass do not eat more than once a month bass no restrictions do not eat more than once a month do not eat do not eat do not eat more than once a month do not eat no restrictions do not eat more than once a week magazine, the USAdministration Food and Drug nging. For the most up-to-date information, please contact: ADVISORY UPDATES ADVISORY FOR MORE INFORMATION FDA Consumer NJ Department of Health & Senior Services NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Science & Research (609) 984-6070 FEDERAL ADVICE ON MERCURY IN SALTWATER FISH IN SALTWATER FEDERAL ADVICE ON MERCURY Division of Fish, Game (609) & 748-2020 Wildlife For information on New York For health information advisories, on contact: New York For information on Advisories, Delaware Health contact: For background information on the advisories in the chart, PA Department of Environmental Resources (717) 787-9633 Consumer & Environmental Health Services (609) 588-3123 For information on Pennsylvania health advisories, contact: DE Department of Health and Social Services (302) 739-5617 NY Department of Environmental Conservation (518) 457-6178 For information on health advice saltwater regarding fish, contact: local libraries can refer you to NJ Administrative Code 7:25-14, 18A US Food and Administration Drug Hotline at (800) FDA-4010 AAmerican lobster has shown elevated levels of PCBs, study of the regional recent A GUIDE TO MERCURY HEALTH ADVISORIES FOR EATING FISH FROM NEW JERSEY FRESHWATERS ADVISORIES FOR EATING HEALTH A GUIDE TO MERCURY Some evidence suggests, however, that shark and should be consumed less frequently. that shark and swordfish Some evidence suggests, however, If you would like further information, please call the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Advisories on fish consumption can change to protect public health as new data are collected and public health as new data are Advisories on fish consumption can change to protect the Department of prompted bass and chain pickerel on largemouth Recent research found in these fish would cause immediate health It is very unlikely that the levels of mercury the quality of in certain fish, it does not affect Although data show elevated levels of mercury general and specific information on the statewide Pinelands area The charts provide in saltwater fish. mercury issued advice below by the federal government regarding See recently In the September 1994 issue of Some of the advisories listed herein may be cha (FDA) issued advice on eating shark and swordfish based on elevated levels of mercury (FDA) issued advice on eating shark and swordfish are women and of childbearing age who may become pregnant contamination. Pregnant advised by the FDA than one 7-ounce to not more to limit their consumption of shark and swordfish meal a month. For the general population, FDA advises that consumption of shark and swordfish than one 7-ounce meal per week. be limited to no more This information is based on a US and on average Agency June 1994 report Protection Environmental by the FDA. Based on this evidence, women of as reported levels in shark and swordfish mercury than one 8-ounce portion of shark or swordfish childbearing age would be advised to eat no more than twice a month every two months. The general population would be advised to eat shark no more under seven would be advised not to eat times a month. Children than three no more and swordfish at all. shark and swordfish may also consider discussing this matter with your family physician. You Services at (609) 588-3123. AMERICAN LOBSTERS: This finding is consistent with gland (tomalley or hepatopancreas). cadmium and dioxin in the green consumers are other lobster studies conducted in waters of the northeastern coastal states. Therefore, Maine to NJ, American lobsters caught from gland of all and not consume the green advised to remove gland. This advisory does not apply to other the lobster green made from as well avoid products edible portions of the lobster. advice for fish different Also, these agencies on occasion offer by state and federal agencies. reviewed consumption. New Jersey is working with other agencies and committed to developing the most useful, consistent advice possible. For the latest information, call one of numbers below. and the Department of Health & Senior Services to issue consumption Protection Environmental a toxic metal, found in these species. Mercury, advisories due to elevated levels of mercury fish feed on smaller fish, mercury the food chain. Since larger accumulates in fish tissue through bass fish at the top of food chain—such as largemouth collects in their tissue as well, so that larger likely to have elevated levels of mercury. more and chain pickerel—are Of consumption of contaminated fish poses potential health effects. repeated However, effects. on the nervous system of developing fetuses. particular concern is the potential effect waters used for drinking and bathing. covers much of the seven counties in southeastern portion advisories. The Pinelands area Cumberland, Gloucester and Ocean counties. Some Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, state: testing is under these general advisories have been tested. More but not all of the water bodies covered under way.

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 25 Round Valley Creel Survey New Jersey The Results Are In FIREARMS Lisa Barno, Principal Fisheries Biologist While fishing Round Valley Reservoir last May - July, did you encounter Wildlife Conservation GUILD Corps (WCC) volunteers or Round Valley Trout Association members? They assisted the Division in conducting a creel survey to determine the amount of fishing pressure in the reservoir. The data col- lected will provide insight on catch rates, harvest rates, average sizes of the species caught and will Brenner's Hunting also be used to assess current regulations and stocking rates at the reservoir. A total of 3,635 anglers were interviewed over the course of the three-month survey (thirty-nine sur- & Fishing vey days). Anglers logged in over 19,000 hours of fishing, caught 9,093 fish and released all but 175 of the legal sized fish captured. Not surprisingly, eighty nine percent of the anglers interviewed fished from a boat. Shoreline activity would have been higher had the survey been done in the spring or fall when trout typically move in along the shoreline. ¥ Expert Rod & Reel Repair A species tally revealed 2737 lake trout were captured, 93 % of which were over 20” in length but only 215 were over the 24” minimum size. Twenty five percent of the legal lakers were kept. Lake trout ¥ Large Selection of Quality Firearms had the best catch rates over all the other species and were the most sought after. Brown trout num- bers were low, with only 365 captured. Only 77 met the 15” minimum size requirement, thirty-six of ¥ Full Service Gunsmith which were harvested. Rainbow trout returns were better, with 607 captured. Twenty-five percent (158) were over the 15-inch size limit, 61 of which were harvested. ¥ Paint Ball Pro Shop Although only 2% of the anglers interviewed directed their efforts specifically for bass, 898 large- mouth and 989 smallmouth bass were captured. While 502 met the 12-inch legal size criteria, only 18 were actually taken. Reservoir usage ranged from a total of six anglers interviewed on May 26 (totaling 29 combined SIT OU fishing hours) to 382 anglers on June 6 (over 1298 hours of fishing documented). June 5th and 6th (Free VI R Fishing Days in New Jersey) was the busiest weekend, with 617 anglers combined logging in a total of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying 2240 hours. Coincidentally, this was also the weekend of the Round Valley Trout Association’s open tournament. Department P z Results from questions concerning the type and method of fishing were not surprising. Live bait enn G s Met was used by 71 % of the anglers with herring the most preferred. Drifting herring was the most com- • . Loomi • monly used method. Among artificial users, plugs and spoons were the most common although a number of anglers used a combination of lures during their fishing trip. On a final note, many thanks to the twenty-five volunteers, mostly Round Valley Trout Association 344 St. Georges Ave. Rahway, NJ members, who served as creel clerks. These dedicated volunteers and sportsmen donated more than 530 hours of their valuable time throughout the three-month survey. At times they showed up (732) 382-4066 unscheduled - just to lend a hand. And to all the cooperating anglers, thank you for your time and patience in participating in the survey. With everyone’s cooperation the survey was highly successful.

New Jersey Fishing HOTLINES State Federation of Fall/Spring Division Trout Stocking— 609-633-6765The computerized message is available 24 hours per day, 7 Sportsmen’sdays a Clubs, Inc. week during April, May and October to callers. Shad Run—610-954-0577 or 610-954-0578 Organized May 24, In April, the Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s 1935 Association provides a message on the shad run Serving over 150,000 in the Delaware 24 hours per day, 7 days members a week. Information on river conditions and the status of the shad run is offered. Call in late evening or early morning to avoid a busy signal. Gary Rogers NJSFSC Membership Director P.O. Box 59 Pottersville, NJ 07979 Hook A Winner Program 908-439-9974 NJSFSC Membership provides one million dollars of Once again this year, the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife will be jaw tagging more sportsmen insurance covers hunting, fishing, target shooting anywhere in U.S. or Canada. than 1,000 brook trout for release in New Jersey waters. If you are a lucky angler who lands one of these fish, send your name, address, fish tag Memberships: $25.00 includes monthly newspa- per & insurance number and location of catch to the Pequest Trout $14.00 monthly newspaper only. Hatchery, 605 Pequest Road, Oxford, NJ 07863, Attn: Hook a Winner Program. In recognition of your catch, The Federation is a statewide, non-profit, non-govern- ment, non-partisan organization of New Jersey citi- you will be mailed a certificate and award patch. In zens interested in the wise management of the state’s addition, your name will be forwarded to the New natural resources, the conservation of its soils, waters, forests, fish, wildlife, and minerals, and the Jersey State Council of Trout Unlimited and entered promotion of healthful outdoor recreation for all. into their drawing for one of 12 rod and reel combina- tions to be held during the celebration of National www.NJSFSC.org Fishing Week.

26 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 1999 Pequest Trout Hatchery Production Jeff Matthews, Superintendent

1999 was another banner year for trout production at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center. A total 652,048 brook, brown, and rainbow trout were distributed throughout the state during the spring stocking season and a limited fall sur- plus distribution. The Pequest rearing facility has con- sistently met its production goal since trout production was shifted from the Hackettstown Hatchery. The fol- lowing are production numbers and sizes of trout for 1999. 1999 Spring Trout Stocking Summary Total Fish 595,803 Total Pounds 271,663 Production Broodstock Rainbow 237,998 Fish Rainbow 1,475 Fish 102,045 Pounds 1,623 Pounds 10.6" 13.5" Brown 123,205 Fish Brown 2,015 Fish 58,007 Pounds 4,721 Pounds 10.5" 17.3" Brook 229,440 Fish Brook 1,670 Fish 100,850 Pounds 4,721 Pounds 10.5" 17.9" 1999 Fall Surplus Trout Distribution # Fish Pounds Size RBT Surplus 21,3351,923 6.5" BKT Surplus 65,116 5,380 5.9" BNT Surplus 11,000 693 5.5”

Open House The annual open house at the Pequest Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center is the weekend of April 1 & 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A "living history" encampment, displays and demonstrations by conservation organizations, wildlife artists, air rifle and archery shooting ranges and appearances by Tommy Trout and Smokey Bear make this special event ideal for a family outing. The hatchery is located on Route 46, nine miles west of Hackettstown in scenic Warren County. Free!

This DIGEST is available in enlarged for- mat for the visually impaired. Write to: New Jersey Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife Digest Editor ¥ PO Box 400 ¥ Trenton, NJ 08625-0400

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 27 ATV OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER

It happens every year. The metric manufactures set their sights on our Sportsman 500. They Fire off a copy machine, and miss by a mile. ATV magazines agree. In shootout after shootout when compared to other 4x4s in its class, our flag ship 500 dropped every Sportsman wannabe in its tracks!

LEDGEWOOD KAWASAKI & POLARIS WALT’S OUTDOOR CENTER 1368 Route 46 • Ledgewood Larison Lane • Ringoes (973) 584-6488 (908) 782-5654

Polaris ATVs may not be ridden by anyone under the age of 18, and all riders should take a safety course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Polaris at 1-800-342-3764, ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety always wear a helmet, eye protection, protective clothing and never carry passengers. ©1998 Polaris Industries, Inc. Get Yourself A trophy ATV

New Jersey’s Where Quality Oldest Hatchery - Est. 1865 Counts! Certified Whirling Disease FREE! All Species of Game and Pan Fish in New Jersey

¥ Trout ¥ Bullhead Catfish ¥ Largemouth Bass ¥ Yellow Perch ¥ Bluegills ¥ Fat Head Minnows ¥ Hybred Striped Bass ¥ White Amur (Grass Eating Carp) ¥ Channel Catfish ¥ KOI

Fish Delivered or Picked-up at our Scenic Hatchery in Warren County Our Hours are: M - F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ¥ Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM “We Specialize in Sportsmen’s Club Stocking” Musky Trout Hatchery, Inc. 279 Bloomsbury Road, Asbury, NJ 08802 Telephone (908) 479-4893 After 5:00 PM call Jeff or Vern Mancini (908) 638-8747 (Continued from page 23) Summary of All Species Distributed from the For a complete listing of New Jersey Record Fish, Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery in 1999 send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Record Fish NJ Fish, Game & Wildlife AVERAGE RANGE PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 SPECIES NUMBER LENGTH (inches) (inches) Bluegill Sunfish Fingerlings 25,350 1.5 1.0 - 2.0 Adults 9,600 5.6 4.0 - 7.8 Channel Catfish Fry 401,325 -- -- Fingerlings 67,483 2.5 1.6 - 5.2 Adv. Fingerlings 47,414 5.8 4.8 - 7.1 Fathead Minnows 57,750 1.0 .5 - 2.0 Golden Shiners 440 7.3 5.0 - 8.6 Lake Trout 3,156 6.7 5.5 - 7.7 Largemouth Bass 9,150 2.1 1.4 - 2.7 Mosquitofish 117,985 —— Muskellunge Fry 108,320 -- -- Fingerlings 2,328 3.2 2.6 - 3.7 Adv. Fingerlings 5,521 9.8 6.8 - 13.4 Smallmouth Bass Continue the Tradition Fingerlings 43,885 1.5 1.3 - 1.6 Adv. Fingerlings 210 5.0 4.0 - 6.0 Become a Hunter Education Adults 100 14.0 12.0 - 18.0 Instructor Tiger Muskies The Division’s Hunter Education Unit Fry 189,260 -- -- Fingerlings 12,400 2.0 1.5 - 3.2 is now accepting applications for Adv. Fingerlings 8,885 8.4 5.0 - 11.5 instructors. Call 609-629-0552 and Walleye leave your name and address. An Fingerlings 133,223 1.7 1.4 - 2.9 Adv. Fingerlings 32,730 4.1 2.5 - 9.9 application will be mailed to you. Northern Pike Fry 284,235 -- -- Fingerlings 36,480 3.2 2.0 - 4.0 Hybrid Striped Bass 24,910 3.2 2.0 - 4.0 TOTAL 1,624,240

New Jersey’s FREE Fishing Days are Saturday and Sunday, June 3 & 4

On these two days residents and non-residents may fish the public waters of New Jersey without a license or trout stamp. All other regulations apply.

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 29 The Division Of Fish Game And Wildlife’s Skillful Angler Awards Program By Walter S. Murawski, Supervising Biologist

The Skillful Anglers Program is designed to supplement Henry Buergel, Phillipsburg Merrill Cr.Res. 5 lb. 2oz the New Jersey State Record Fish listing by recognizing that many anglers catch both freshwater and marine fish, which STRIPED BASS HYBRID Dominic Sarinelli, Hopatcong Lk.Hopatcong 9 lb. 6oz may not be of record size, but nonetheless are of sufficient Ken Stelmack, Hackettstown Lk.Hopatcong 9 lb. 8oz size and weight to have tested the anglers skill and thus be Leonard Stelmack, Hackettstown Lk.Hopatcong 8 lb. 2oz worthy of recognition. qualifying for a Skillful Anglers Award receive CARP Richard Torgun, Gloucester Ct. Delaware R. 38 lb. 0oz a signed certificate attesting to their achievement along with Mike Wydra, Millville Maurice R. 29 lb. 0oz a bronze pin suitable to be worn on a fishing hat, jacket, etc. Only one pin and one certificate will be awarded per indi- CHANNEL CATFISH vidual for each species which qualifies. Edwin Byk, Bloomfield Lk.Hopatcong 14 lb. 0oz Frank DePerte, Martinsville Delaware R. 13 lb. 5oz At the end of each year, special recognition is given to the anglers who caught the largest fish in each of the species CRAPPIE categories. The winners of these categories are presented Forest Black, Piscataway Spruce Run Res. 2 lb. 5oz with a Special Award recognizing their accomplishments as Joseph P.Chiani, Landing Lk.Hopatcong 2 lb. 0oz Michael Wydra, Millville Cedarville Lk. 2 lb. 9oz the best of New Jersey's Skillful Anglers. William Phillips,Hamilton Sq. Lk.Mercer 2 lb. 4oz The procedure to obtain an award is easy. Fill out an application and have the fish weighed at a commercial MUSKELLUNGE establishment having a certified scale and have the propri- Brandon Swet, Stillwater Greenwood Lk. 24 lb. 0oz Walter Neumann, Cliffwood Bch. Monksville Res. 31 lb. 8oz etor sign the form testifying to the weight. All applications must be submitted within 30 days of catching the fish. CHAIN PICKEREL A brochure explaining the details of the program can be Michael Brandon, Andover Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 1oz obtained from any Division Office, or by calling us at (908) & 4 lb. 6oz Kevin Dempsey, Chatham Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 4oz 637-4125, or writing to us at DFG&W, 605 Pequest Robert Helms, Pittsgrove Maurice R. 4 lb. 5oz Rd.,Oxford NJ 07863. Lou Marcucci, Landing Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 9oz The minimum weight required to win a Skillful Angler Daniel Mayfield, Wantage Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 14oz Award for the various species are as follows: & 4 lb. 4oz William Mayfield, Wantage Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 3oz Largemouth bass ...... 6 pounds James Salerno, Hopatcong Lk.Hopatcong 5 lb. 3oz Smallmouth bass ...... 4 pounds Kevin Scanlon, Hopatcong Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 10oz Striped bass hybrid ...... 8 pounds Stan Stelmack, Randolph Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 4oz Carp ...... 25 pounds Dennis Tarnowski, Stanhope Lk.Hopatcong 5 lb. 0oz Michael Wydra, Millville Lk.Lenape 4 lb. 8oz Channel catfish...... 9 pounds Bill Clark, Lk.Hopatcong Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 2oz Crappie ...... 2 pounds Muskellunge (incl. Tiger) ...... 20 pounds NORTHERN PIKE Chain pickerel...... 4 pounds Chris Summitt Jr.,Phillipsburg Spruce Run Res. 14 lb. 12oz Northern pike ...... 10 pounds BROOK TROUT American shad ...... 7 pounds Donald Wallbillich,Phillipsburg Musconetcong R. 3 lb. 10oz Brook trout ...... 3 pounds Justin Bird, Phillipsburg Musconetcong R. 4 lb. 5oz Brown trout...... 8 pounds Cliff Clifton, Millville Shaws Mill Pd 3 lb. 14oz & 4 lb. 1oz Lake trout ...... 8 pounds Douglas Woodruff, N.Brunswick Pequest R. 4 lb. 3oz Rainbow trout...... 5 pounds & 3 lb. 7oz Walleye ...... 5 pounds BROWN TROUT Joseph Krainatz, S.Bound Brook Beaver Brook 10 lb. 1oz Freshwater Awards received by anglers thus far in 1999 (end of October)are as follows : LAKE TROUT Tom Cavagnaro, Bound Brook Round Valley R. 12 lb. 13oz ANGLER WATER WEIGHT Norman McNally, Manville Round Valley R. 13 lb. 90z LARGEMOUTH BASS Jeffrey R. Grube, Easton PA Swartswood Lk. 6 lb. 15oz RAINBOW TROUT Buddy Mason, Bridgeton Salem R. 6 lb. 7oz None George Talnagi, Cranbury Assunpink Lk. 6 lb. 1oz Bill Wurfel, Robbinsville Rising Sun Lk. 6 lb. 3oz WALLEYE Richard Byk, Hopatcong Lk.Hopatcong 6 lb. 6oz SMALLMOUTH BASS Robert Hartzell,Phillipsburg Delaware R. 7 lb. 2oz Michael Wydra, Millville Union Lk. 4 lb. 11oz

30 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST New Jersey Freshwater Fish and Skillful Anglers Illustrations by Carol Decker Alewife Herring Lake Trout Norman McNally, Manville Round Valley R. 13 lb. 9oz

Brown Bullhead Largemouth Bass Jeffery R. Grube, Easton, PA Swartswood Lk. 6lb. 5oz.

Brook Trout Justin Bird, Phillipsburg Chris Summitt Jr.,Phillipsburg Musconetcong R. Northern Pike Spruce Run Res. 4 lb. 5oz 14 lb. 12oz

Rainbow Trout Chain Pickerel Daniel Mayfield, Wantage Lk.Hopatcong 4 lb. 14oz

Bluegill Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Channel Catfish Edwin Byk, Bloomfield Lk.Hopatcong American Shad 14 lb. 0oz

Michael Wydra, Millville Black Crappie Cedarville Lk. Smallmouth Bass Henry Buergel, Phillipsburg 2 lb. 9oz Merrill Cr.Res. 5 lb. 2oz

Brown Trout Muskellunge Joseph Krainatz, S.Bound Brook • Beaver Brook • 10 lb. 1oz Walter Neumann, Cliffwood Bch. • Monksville Res. • 31 lb. 8oz Striped Bass Hybrid Walleye Ken Stelmack, Hackettstown • Lk.Hopatcong • 9 lb. 8oz Robert Hartzell,Phillipsburg • Delaware R. • 7 lb. 2oz Carp Richard Torgun, Gloucester, Ct. • Delaware R. • 38 lb. 0oz NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 31 Lake inventories List of fishing access sites available for sale for disabled anglers available A new booklet entitled Inventory of New Jersey Lakes and Ponds To receive a listing of 50 places where disabled anglers might try their (Vol. 1, No. 1) is available by mail from the Division of Fish, luck, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Game and Wildlife. The 12 inventories in this booklet provide Accessible Fishing Sites information on lakes recently monitored by the Bureau of NJ Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife Freshwater Fisheries. The work was done under a Federal Aid In Sportfish Restoration Project. These investigations include fish 605 Pequest Rd., Oxford, NJ 07863 populations and physical characteristics of a representative sam- Also on-line at: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw ple of lakes open to public angling. Included is information on the location of the water, the fish species present, recent stocking information, water depths, weed Angler Ethics distribution and water quality including dissolved oxygen dis- 1. Keep Only the Fish Needed 6. Respect Property Owners’ tribution. The following lakes are included: 2. Do Not Pollute—Properly Rights Dispose of Trash 7. Pass on Knowledge and Angling Amwell Lake, Hunterdon County Manasquan Reservoir, Monmouth County 3. Sharpen Angling and Boating Skills Assunpink Lake, Monmouth County Merrill Creek Reservoir, Warren County Skills 8. Support Local Conservation 4. Observe Angling and Boating Efforts Budd Lake, Morris County Scarlet Oak Pond, Bergen County Safety Regulations 9. Never Stock Fish or Plants Into Colliers Mill Pond, Ocean County Tummill Pond, Ocean County 5. Respect Other Anglers’ Rights Public Waters Furnace Lake, Warren County Union Lake, Cumberland County 10. Promote the Sport of Angling Green Turtle Pond, Passaic County Wilson Lake, Gloucester County

The cost of a bound copy of these 12 Lake Inventories is $3.00 Enter the 2000 Fishing Essay Contest including postage and handling. Please make checks payable to Students in grades 1-8 are invited to enter the Division’s Fishing “NJ Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife.” Send your request to: Essay Contest with the theme of “My Funniest Fishing Story.” For Lake Inventories, NJ Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, contest details, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: NJ Bureau Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife, 605 Pequest Rd., Oxford, NJ of Freshwater Fisheries, PO Box 394, Lebanon, NJ 08833. 07863. Entries must be postmarked by February 18, 2000.

Meet Grizzly The Biggest, Strongest, Hardest working ATV in The Universe.

Action Yamaha of Edison 108 Route 27 • Metuchen, NJ (732) 494-5555

Deptford Yamaha 1300 Clements Bridge Rd. Deptford, NJ (609) 848-8500 www.dhy.com

Yamaha Sport Center 566 Rt. 23 North Pompton Plains, NJ (973) 831-1930

Stumpy’s Sales & Service RT 35 Neptune, NJ (732) 776-5514

ATVs with engine sizes of 70cc to 90cc are recommended for use only by those age 12 years and older and always with adult supervision. ¥ ATVs with engines sizes of 90cc or greater are recommended for use only by those age 16 and older. ¥ Yamaha recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-877-2887. ¥ ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difficult terrain.

32 NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS

Regulations for use of these areas are estab- will be permitted at a $50.00 daily fee. lished by the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife with penalties of not less than $50 nor more than $200. Any club or organization that would like to use Information on these regulations and permit division Wildlife Management Areas for fishing applications may be obtained by writing to the tournaments must secure a permit from the divi- Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, PO Box 400, sion. An application must be submitted along Trenton, NJ 08625-0400. with a $15.00 fee to obtain a use permit for boat The division may revoke any permit or other launches. Applications will be accepted in January authorization issued for violation or due cause. at the division’s Trenton office. THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED: CAMP- Boat Ramp Maintenance Permit ING; SWIMMING; PICNICKING; DUMPING; Any vehicle used to transport or launch a ves- CUTTING OR DAMAGING VEGETATION; sel or water conveyance on the following WMAs ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FIRES. must have affixed to the lower corner of the dri- Restricted Hours ver’s side rear window a Boat Ramp Maintenance Wildlife Management Areas are closed from 9 Permit or applicant’s copy from a valid hunting, p.m. until 5 a.m. unless engaged in lawful hunt- fishing or trapping license. Boat Ramp ing, fishing or trapping activities. Maintenance Permits may be purchased for a fee Special permission may be granted for division of $15.00 from division offices at the Pequest Trout Hatchery Natural Resource Education Center, approved activities. Outdoor Skills Northern, Central and Sourthern Region, Nacote Motor Vehicles Creek, Bivalve, Tuckahoe, Lebanon and Trenton Workshop for No person shall operate an unregistered vehicle offices. Boat Ramp Maintenance Permits may also on roads under the control of the Division of Fish, be purchased through the mail from N.J. Division Game and Wildlife. All motor vehicles are restrict- of Fish, Game and Wildlife, PO Box 400, Trenton, Women ed to established public roads and parking areas. N.J. 08625, Att: Boat Ramp Permit. These workshops are for you if you have never tried these activities and hope for an Target Practice 1. Round Valley Angler Access opportunity to learn, you are a beginner who Only bow and arrow, shotgun, muzzleloading 2. Kingwood hopes to improve your skills, you have some shotgun, muzzleloading rifle and .22 caliber rim- 3. Assunpink outdoor experience and would like to expand fire rifle shooting is allowed in designated hunter 4. Dennis Creek your abilities, and you are excited to meet training ranges according to posted regulations at 5. Tuckahoe other outdoor enthusiasts. While Becoming the training area. Other target practice is allowed 6. Mad Horse Creek an Outdoors-Woman workshops are designed only with permission from the Division of Fish, 7. Union Lake primarily for women, anyone over 18 years Game and Wildlife. 8. Menantico Ponds of age is welcome to participate. Field Trials 9. Prospertown Lake For more information and to be placed on Permits for use of Wildlife Management Areas our mailing list, please fill out this coupon for running of field trials may be granted by the and mail to: division. Maps and information on hunting land is also avail- NJFG&W, 220 Blue Anchor Rd., able from the following sources: USGS Topographic Sicklerville, NJ 08081. Dog Training and Exercising Maps Ð Maps for all land in New Jersey, $5.00 per Dogs may only be trained between Sept. 1 and sheet. NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection, Maps and Apr. 30. Some areas with designated dog training Publications, Bureau of Revenue, PO Box 417, Trenton Outdoor Skills areas allow dog training all year. All dogs must be NJ 08625-0417, 609-777-1038 Workshop licensed according to state law. State Parks and Forests Maps Ð Maps and information Name ______Outboard Motors on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Only electric motors are allowed on freshwater Forestry. Please specify park or forest when writing. Address ______areas with the exception of Union Lake where out- Free of charge. NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection, City ______board motors not exceeding 10 hp. may be used. Division of Parks and Forestry, PO Box 404, Trenton NJ On Prospertown Lake, only manually operated 08625-0404, 800-843-6420 County ______boats and are allowed. WMA Maps Ð Maps and information on lands adminis- State ______Horseback Riding tered by the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, This is allowed only on designated WMAs with Photocopied WMA maps on USGS base available free Zip ______written permission from the Division of Fish, of charge. NJ Div. Fish, Game & Wildlife, P.O. Box Game and Wildlife. For horseback riding permit 400, Trenton NJ 08625, 609-984-1401 information, call 609-259-2132. A statewide open space map is available for $3 from the Rental of Division Facilities Information and Education Unit of NJ Div. Fish, Game Use of clubhouses or other facilities for outings, & Wildlife. Send check for $3.00 to: Open Space Map, trap shoots, or other events will be authorized at a NJ Div. Fish, Game & Wildlife, P.O. Box 400, Trenton fee of $100.00 per day; use for meeting purposes NJ 08625

NEW JERSEY Fish & Wildlife DIGEST 33 HARRY’S ARMY & NAVY PHONE: 609-585-5450 OUTSIDE NJ: 800-GUNS-USA 691 RT 130, ROBBINSVILLE, NJ 08691 FAX: 609-585-4440 Monday thru Saturday 9-9, Sunday 9-4 INTERNET: www.harrys.com

NEW JERSEY’S MOST UNUSUAL OUTDOOR STORE CAMPING-GUNS-AMMO-RELOADING-FISHING ARCHERY-BOOTS-CLOTHING GALORE-SURPLUS ® ORVIS ¥ EXPANDED SELECTION OF SALTWATER & a New RODS, REELS, LURES & ACCESSORIES Fly Fishing Department ¥ 50 RUNNING FEET OF BASS WORMS ¥ LARGEST SELECTION OF FRESHWATER LURES IN THE STATE! ¥ WE HAVE A COMPLETE SELECTION OF FLY TYING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING RODS, FRESHWATER/SALTWATER REELS, LURES, AND COMPONENTS ¥ NEW JERSEY & PENNSYLVANIA FISHING FISHERMEN & HUNTING LICENSES Visit New Jersey’s largest Penn Fishing outlet ¥ PROFESSIONALS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST for all your fishing needs. We carry all Penn YOU WHETHER YOU ARE AN AMATEUR rods and reels at guaranteed lowest prices! OR AN EXPERT Experience our new 3,000 sq. ft. fishing showroom and find unsurpassed selection, Over quality, and savings! 200 Canoes & Kayaks in Stock

¥ EXTENSIVE WORK CLOTHING & BOOT SELECTION ¥ COMPLETE PAINTBALL DEPARTMENT ¥ MILITARY SURPLUS & INSIGNIA NEW JERSEY’S LARGEST RETAIL GUN DEALER OVER 5,000 GUNS IN STOCK

New Jersey’s newest RED WING SHOES¨ dealer Back ToTo BasicsBasics YOJ SPORTS 698 Rt. 206 South - Andover, NJ 973-786-7382 - Open 7 Days ¥ Licenses ¥ Live Bait ¥ Rods ¥ Reels ¥ Combos

STEWARTSVILLE ¥ Tackle Touch of Class 857 State Route 57 908-454-8886 ¥ Supplies When you’ve got a tough job to do, the last thing you need is unnecessary complications. The QuadRunner¨ 4x4 LT-F500 Gives you exactly what you need. • Convenient automatic clutch • Four-wheel drive is delivered • Counter balancer for smooth through a solid rear axle and a operation torque-sensing limited slip front differential for lightweight dura- • Five-speed transmission pro- bility combined with light steer- We have the vides positive traction ing • Liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine • Electric starter with automatic with four-valve cylinder head decompression system and FRESHEST and BEST priced backup recoil starter

Suzuki QuadRunner ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older. Suzuki highly recommends that all ATV riders take a BAIT in Sussex County training course. We’ll even pay for it. For safety and training course information, see you dealer or call the SVIA at 1-800-852- 5344. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt riding. Riding and alco- hol or other drugs don’t mix. Avoid excessive speeds. Be extra careful on difficult terrain. Along with concerned conserva- tionists everywhere, Suzuki urges you to “TREAD LIGHTLY” on public and private land. Preserve your future riding opportu- nities by showing respect for the environment, local laws and the rights of others when you ride. MON - FRI 7-7 ¥ SAT 5-7 ¥ SUN 5-6

FISH & HUNT IN NEW YORK WITH RAINBOW HILL GUIDE SERVICE

FISHING BASS- WALLEYE-TROUT-PIKE FISHING LAKES, RIVERS & STREAMS FLY OR SPIN TACKLE - WADE OR TACKLE & BAIT PROVIDED – FLYFISHING AND LESSONS

HUNTING “GUARANTEED” SPRING & FALL TURKEY HUNTS QUALITY DEER HUNTING SMALL GAME, PREDATORS & WATERFOWL ARCHERY, SHOTGUN & MUZZLELOADER

OUTDOOR FUN CANOEING, CAMPING, , WINTER SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY & OUTDOOR COURSES

ALL TRIPS INCLUDE MEALS, LODGING & LICENSED GUIDES ONE-ON-ONE, FATHER & SON and WOMEN’S TRIPS

VISIT US ON THE INTERNET AT: WWW.MAXPAGES.COM/RAINBOWHILL OR CALL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR A FREE BROCHURE 1-800-272-0439

YOUR HOSTS: GEORGE FRANKE & PAULA HOLLOWAY 153 CARROLL LANE • NORWICH, NY 13815 FAX: 607-334-9813 E-Mail: [email protected] RedRed HawkHawk OutfittersOutfitters SportsmenSportsmen SupplySupply “A Hunting & Fishing Store & Much, Much, More” 479 Rt. 79 Central Mall • Morganville, NJ 07751 ¥ Complete Selection of Flies & Flyfishing Equipment! ¥ Largest Selection of Hand Tied Flies and Premium Fly Tying (732)(732) 970-1900970-1900 Materials in Area 10:00 am - 8:00 pm • 7 days a week Archery Leagues & Lessons ¥ Fishing: ¥ Hoyt, Parker, PSE, Darton, High Country & ProShop Shamano/Acuma/Penn/Pinnacle/ Indoor Archery featuring the DART System Ugly Stick and Yozuri plugs and much more. ¥ Waders, Vests ¥ Traditional Archery Supplies “24 Hour Live Bait” available Custom Arrows ¥ Guns: Guns ¥ Ammo ¥ Gunsmithing Gunsmithing, match guns, Customs 45 ¥ Herman Survivors Bluing trigger work to custom barrels We BUY Used Guns! We do it all - Also block pistols and much more ¥ Hunting & Work boots Hunting Camo Clothing & Boots Flambeau ¥ Clothing: TACKLE STORAGE SYSTEMS ¥ Native American Jewelry & Artifacts Camo, gloves, pants, and socks ¥ Largest Selection of Muzzleloader & Muzzleloading Supplies “Rocky” boot outlet with over 800 pairs in stock 15 Min Butchering skewers available from 2 Min Delaware from Live Tagging station - Deer - Turkey check River Paulinskill & licenses - hunting / Fishing River Bait & Licenses Taxidermy: Complete taxidermy Specialize in full body mounts 128 Route 94 Blairstown, NJ 07825 Archery Pro Shop: 908-362-7117 or 1-888-453-HAWK Arrows in-stock email: [email protected] Over 1,000 pieces www.redhawkoutfitters.com Complete pro shop with Open 7 Days ¥ Live Bait - Herring to Helgramites! experts to help you with all your needs.

THERE’S A NEW CENTURY OF FISHING AHEAD! COME SEE WHAT NORTH JERSEY MARINE HAS TO OFFER!

Factory Authorized Sales & Service for:

At North Jersey Marine We Specialize in Fishing Boats, Trailers, Outboards & Accessories • Fish Finders • Motors • Down Riggers • Custom Rigging • Fabrication • Fiberglass/Gel Cote Repairs

When it comes time to service your boat...CALL THE EXPERTS North Jersey Marine 9 Howard Blvd., (Exit 30 Off Rt. 80) Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 (973) 770-0400 Hours: Monday 9 am - 7 pm; Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm; Saturday 9 am - 1 pm 559 Route 22 West North Plainfield, NJ HUNTING – FISHING – ARCHERY CAMPING – CLOTHING

LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION Equipment and Uniforms POLICE – FIRE – INDUSTRIAL

Indoor Shooting Range Gunsmithing-HandgunProficiency Course FIREARMS, Bought-Sold-Traded NJ & PA Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Phone 908-561-4400 Fax 908-561-4956 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am–10pm Sunday 9am-9pm Serving The Sporting Public Since 1947

SEVEN POINTS MARINA Relax. . . . RAYSTOWN LAKE, PA 118 MILES OF SHORELINE RAYSTOWN LAKE, PA 118 MILES OF SHORELINE aboard one of our fully equipped rental houseboats. Marina Facilities also include: • Pontoon boats • Ski boats • Utility boats • Jet skis • Parasail rides • Sightseeing • Restaurant • Marina Store SWIM CRUISE • Dinner cruises aboard Make your DIVE DISCOVER reservations to visit FISH TAN the new Princess us this season April thru October. Located in the beautiful mts. of South Central PA Call or write for our 2000 brochures. SEVEN POINTS MARINA RD 1, Raystown Lake, Hesston, PA 16647 Ph: 814-658-3074 Fax: 814-658-2062 Website: www.7pointsmarina.com MERCURY FOURSTROKES. FROM A PLACE SO SECRET, EVEN THE ENGINES KEEP QUIET.

North Jersey Marine N & B Marine Supply Fuller’s Marine 9 Howard Blvd. 63 Rt. 130 P.O. Box 739 533 Rt. 9 Mt. Arlington Bordentown Beachwood (973) 770-0400 (609) 298-3658 (732) 736-0444

Clarks Landing Boat Sales 134 Esponong Road Lake Hopatlong (973) 663-2045

For A Chance To Own Innovation and Performance Call One of These Mercury Dealers Nearest You!

Recently revealed from the secret files of Lake X, our covert test facility, is the completely new line of Mercury FourStrokes. They’re cleverly engineered to be extremely clean and fuel-efficient. Stealthily designed to be quieter. And powerfully engineered for unmatched performance. In fact, Mercury makes more 4-Stroke marine power than anyone else in the world. And that’s something we could no longer keep under wraps. To hear the Mercury FourStroke difference for yourself, visit your local Mercury dealer, call 1-800-MERCURY, or visit us at www.mercurymarine.com.

©1999 Mercury Marine Mercury is a registered trademark and the Mercury logo and The Water Calls are trademarks of the Brunswick Corporation. 4-STROKE4-STROKE EFI EFI

POWERPOWER EVOLVESEVOLVES TOTO THETHE NEXTNEXT LEVELLEVEL

For complete information on our full line of outboards, Once again Suzuki is setting call or visit one of these dealers nearest you. the pace, with the first 4-stroke outboards to take advantage of proven fuel Chestnut Neck Boat Yard injection technology. These 758 Old New York Road evolutionary 60 and 70 hp Port Republic motors deliver benefits every (609) 652-1119 boater can appreciate: Fuel efficiency up to 75% better than comparable 2-strokes North Jersey Marine extraordinarily quiet running, 9 Howard Blvd. and the torque and speed you Mt. Arlington expect from an outboard. (973) 770-0400

Blue Water Yacht Sales 197 Princeton Ave. Brick (732) 295-3500 Visit our website at www.suzuki.com.

Suzuki encourages you to operate your outboard safely and responsibly