Governor Phil Murphy Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver NJ Home Services A to Z Departments Agencies FAQs SearchAll of NJThis Site DEP Home About DEP Index by Topic Programs Units DEP Online Select LanguageV Translator Disclaimers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 20, 2018 Contact Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE EASE CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES FOR CERTAIN FISH CAUGHT IN LOWER DELAWARE RIVER AND DELAWARE BAYREVISIONS REFLECT DECLINE IN PERSISTENT CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS PCBS AND PESTICIDES IN THE WATERBODIES (18 P015) TRENTON - The Department of Environmental Protection has eased consumption advisories on certain fish species caught in the lower Delaware River and Delaware Bay, an indication of improving ecological conditions as levels of contaminants decline, Acting Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today. For all freshwater fish and waters not covered by consumption advisories, consumers should follow the DEP's general freshwater advisories, which recommend eating no more than one meal per week for the general population and no more than one meal a month for high-risk individuals.

2-19-18 We are looking very good for fishing Tuesday. see ya in the morning for coffee.

If you don't mind the possibility of showers, the weather forecast looks generally fishable this week with mostly light winds and mild temperatures as the wind shifts from NW to south. The Ocean Explorer was supposed to be fishing Sunday, but there was no report as of 5 42.

Their annual fundraising auction ends at midnight with some great items still without a bid as per the following release 3rd Annual Online Fundraiser Auction Ends Tonight at Midnight Dear Al, 3rd Annual Online Fundraiser AuctionENDING TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT The Stripers Forever's 3rd Annual Online Fundraiser Auction will be ending TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT. STRIPERS FOREVER, A NON-PROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION, SEEKS GAME FISH STATUS FOR WILD STRIPED BASS ON THE ATLANTIC COAST IN ORDER TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE STRIPER MORTALITY, TO PROVIDE OPTIMUM AND SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ANGLERS, TO SECURE THE GREATEST SOCIO-ECONOMIC VALUE POSSIBLE FROM THE FISHERY AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CONSERVATION AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF WILD STRIPED BASS FROM MAINE TO NORTH CAROLINA.

Gonna head out tomorrow and hit the rocks and wrecks for both Codfish and Togs. See ya tomorrow.