New Jersey state waters, out to 3 miles
NJ DEP 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Atlantic codBarbel and square tail. Tell them apart
HaddockBlack line and thumbprint. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
New Jersey state record
NJ DEP Fish & Wildlife State Record Saltwater Fish · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Olive-green cod cousin with a straight pale lateral line, slightly undershot jaw, and forked tail; outfights both cousins. More on the pollock page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Pollock in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for pollock in New Jersey?
19 in min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many pollock can you keep in New Jersey?
No bag limit.
When is pollock season in New Jersey?
Open year-round.
What is the New Jersey record pollock?
46 lb 7 oz, Off Brielle (1975).
How current is this New Jersey pollock 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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