New Jersey regulations
Bluegill (Sunfish) Regulations in New Jersey 2026
New Jersey Bluegill regulations as of 2026-05-08: Status Permitted; Daily bag 25 fish; Daily bag 50 combined. Sourced from DEP Fish & Wildlife.
Rules (13)
New Jersey statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 25 combined
- Daily bag
- 25 fish
Open year-round Statewide 25 combined
Farm Pond In PenningtonOpen
- Status
- Permitted
State Record: 3 lbs. 0 oz.
Fresh Waters
- Daily bag
- 25 fish
25 combined
Greenwood LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 50 combined
More Than 100 Waterbodies Throughout The StateOpen
- Status
- Permitted
stocked
Ryker LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
subject to general regulations
Also known as
Bluegill is also called Bluegill (Sunfish), Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, sunfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in New Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bluegill season in New Jersey?
Bluegill season in New Jersey runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 per DEP Fish & Wildlife.
What is the size limit for Bluegill in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Bluegill. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Bluegill in New Jersey?
Daily bag limit for Bluegill in New Jersey is 25 fish in Fresh Waters, per DEP Fish & Wildlife.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26NJFW_LR.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/newjersey/fishing
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DEP Fish & Wildlife before keeping a catch. Last verified .