New Jersey regulations
Largemouth Bass Regulations in New Jersey 2026
New Jersey largemouth bass season runs Jun 16 – Dec 31 in 2026. Statewide rules: 5 combined, 12″ min size. Sourced from DEP Fish & Wildlife.
Rules (32)
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Jun 16
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 5 combined
- Min size
- 12"
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Other New Jersey fish regulations
Other regulated species in New Jersey with current rule pages — same DEP Fish & Wildlife source, same verification cadence.
- Fluke (Summer Flounder)40 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)17 rules
- Channel Catfish15 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)13 rules
- Weakfish12 rules
- Bluefish11 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)11 rules
- Black Sea Bass9 rules
- Black Drum9 rules
- Tog (Tautog / Blackfish)8 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)7 rules
- Yellow Perch7 rules
- White Perch7 rules
- Spanish Mackerel6 rules
Also known as
Largemouth Bass is also called Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, in any combination), largies. 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 Largemouth Bass season in New Jersey?
Largemouth Bass season in New Jersey runs from Jun 13 to Nov 30 per DEP Fish & Wildlife.
What is the size limit for Largemouth Bass in New Jersey?
Minimum size for Largemouth Bass in New Jersey is 15 inches in Alloway Lake, per DEP Fish & Wildlife. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in New Jersey?
Daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in New Jersey is 3 combined in Alloway Lake, per DEP Fish & Wildlife.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26NJFW_LR.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/newjersey/fishing