When did NJ raise the size limit for fluke? Last time we went surf fishing (2006) it was 12", or a one-year-old fluke. We measured the 2 fluke we caught at 12". The game warden at the ramp, on the other hand, said they were undersized and stuck Lloyd with a hefty fine.
Yesterday the handout at the landing said that the new size limit was 18", or over three years old. We were not the only consternated anglers. Lloyd caught two beauties, one about 13" and the other 16", but he threw them back. People on neighboring boats were not so scrupulous, putting plenty of 12"ers into their live wells. Why wasn't the zealous warden fining them?
Attn, Governor Corzine: if you want to increase revenue or protect a commercially important finfish by raising the size limit and then fining people, you have to post a warden at the ramp to inspect their catches.
Fortunately, there are no limits for bluefish. Lloyd caught a 22" beauty and three others. They were delicious on the grill last night. Today I made a bouillabaisse of the sea robins and the dogfish.
With New Jersey's budget cutbacks, we are thankful that the Leonardo State Marina was open at all.
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