NJ Surf fishing video to start with...

STATISTICS

There were 7.7 million surf water anglers according to the latest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report, in 2006

2006 NJ report here. In 2006 there were 654'000 anglers in New Jersey (both resident and not) who fished for an average of 13 days each. Of these, 76% (496'000 anglers) were for salt water. So in New Jersey there was about 6.4% of the total US salt water angler activity.

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Department

The New Jersey State Government Fish & Wildlife Division website explain very well all necessary requirements (licence, places to fish, which fish there are, etc......) and has got a nice salt water fishing guide as well to download.

Fishing Reports

Reports can be accessed in this excellent website heres where actually all reports from all states can also be seen. They are updated daily and count on volunteers.

PLACES TO FISH

The Jersey Cape

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OCEAN CITY
North Point, 5 Street Fishing Jetty, South End
( fishing not allowed in Summer from 10pm to 6am)

CAPE MAY
Beware that no fishing is allowed within 500 feet of bathers

SEA ISLE CITY
South 93rd to Bay North of 20th
No fishing from 10.00 to 6.00am in Summer

AVALON
By the bridge at North Point

STONE HARBOR
South of 122nd Street
In summer not allowed during bathing hours

NORTH WILDWOOD
North End Jetties and Bulkheads

DIAMOND BEACH
Ask beach owners for permission

(continues...with more places and tips, stay tuned)

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source: jerseycape website