New Jersey state waters, out to 3 miles
Pelagic group; no closed season.
NJ DEP 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
New Jersey state record
NJ DEP Fish & Wildlife State Record Saltwater Fish · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
The tail's upper lobe is as long as the body — the whip is the whole ID. More on the common thresher page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for common thresher in New Jersey?
54 in FL min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many common thresher can you keep in New Jersey?
1 shark per vessel per trip. Counts toward the Sharks (1 per vessel per trip) aggregate.
When is common thresher season in New Jersey?
Open year-round.
What is the New Jersey record common thresher?
683 lb, Fingers (2009).
How current is this New Jersey common thresher rule?
Source: NJ DEP 2026, last checked Sep 7, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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