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HOW TO MEASURE A STRIPED BASS (5/20/2026)

We always want to measure a striped bass correctly to abide by New Jersey State Salt Water Regulations. A keeper striped bass measures between 28″ and 31″. To measure a striped bass:

1 – Lay it flat on the measuring device.
2 – With the stripers mouth CLOSED, you PINCH the tail and measure to the longest part of the tail.

See image below.

Anglers are allowed to keep 1 fish per person per day.

Help Striped Bass Survive Catch and Release – On the Water Magazine (11/10/2023)

Despite our best intentions, stripers experience stress and physical injury during capture and handling and, depending on the degree of these impacts, may not survive.

Reminder – Do’s and Dont’s for Catch & Release (11/10/2023)

With all of the striped bass action over the last couple of weeks, I just want to remind everyone of the proper way to handle a striped bass when it is going to be released.

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