N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-6.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:25-6.4 - Special regulation trout fishing areas-catch and release only

(a) The following stream segments are designated as catch and release only areas for trout and are subject to the provisions at (b) below governing these areas on a year-round basis:

1. Big Flat Brook, Sussex County--from the concrete bridge on Route 206 downstream to the Roy Bridge on Mountain Road, a distance of approximately four miles, including the section of the Flat Brook, from the junction of the Big Flat Brook and the Little Flat Brook downstream to the Roy Bridge.

2. Raritan River, S. Br., Hunterdon County--the stretch of water known as the "Ken Lockwood Gorge," a distance of approximately 2 1/2 miles.

(b) The following regulations shall apply to the above designated catch and release only waters.

1. Fishing in catch and release only areas is permitted year-round, including during pre-season and in-season fishing closures which may apply to the remainder of the respective rivers where these areas exist;

2. Only artificial lures and flies, with no more than three hook points in total, all of which must be barbless, may be used;

3. A person shall not have in possession while fishing any natural bait, live or preserved;

4. A person shall not have in possession, while fishing, any substance, either as a natural or synthetic compound, that contains a concentration of bait scent or such scent enhanced bait; and

5. A person shall not kill or have in possession while fishing any trout. All trout must be returned to the water immediately and unharmed.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-6.4

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 801(b), effective 2/5/2018