Sign Up Now For New Jersey Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament

By admin at Wed, 2006-09-27 11:54 | | New Jersey Fishing News

 Applications are now being accepted for New Jersey’s annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament, held Oct. 1 at Island Beach State Park.

A variety of species are eligible for entry in the tournament. Overall length determines the winner. All fish must meet minimum length requirements.

The individual who catches the overall largest fish wins the "Governor's Award," and has his/her name engraved on the Governor's Cup, which is permanently displayed at the park. Fishing equipment is awarded to winners who catch the largest fish in each species category. Winners from the early entry drawing and the tournament must be present during the afternoon awards ceremony to claim their prizes or they will be forfeited.

Call (609) 748-4347, or visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/gsft.htm.