Two weeks ago we reported that it was looking bad for the blackfish/tautog season for 2008. However, the moratorium has been averted by last minute changes in fishing regs for this year by the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council. However, we won’t be able to catch as many blackfish this year as in the past.
The blackfish regs for 2008, so far, are as follows:
4 fish daily (larger than 14 inches) from now until April 30
Season Closed from May 1 through June 15
It appears that fewer fish will be allowed during the fall season, but check back on this website for updates to these regulations.